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I believe that most Muslims have the view that you cannot really read the Qu'ran in English, and you have to read in its original language to understand it fully. I think that sounds a fair enough point to me.
The bible in places advocates slavery and slave taking, rape, indiscriminate murder of male prisoners of war, execution of homosexuals, prohibition of women speaking in church, prohibition of divorce, the execution of disobedient children....
I think anyone who follows the religion of Abraham must admit that the holy texts say many thinks that we do not accept today.
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In general terms, I would say that of course books can be negative
Mein Kampf can be judged as a negative book. (as an example)
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"Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate,
for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing
hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain
without being uncovered."
The Gospel of Thomas
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