“If everyone were allowed to interpret the ambiguous passages for themselves, their conclusions might diverged wildly. People would move apart in as many different directions as there were people, the community would fragment, and the world swallow up the pieces… — Tamim Ansary Copy Share Image
“In short, this or that behavior wasn't good because scripture said so. Scripture mandated this or that behavior because it was good, and if… — Tamim Ansary Copy Share Image
“Here are two enormous worlds side by side; what's remarkable is how little notice they have taken of each other. If the Western and… — Tamim Ansary Copy Share Image
“If everyone were allowed to interpret the ambiguous passages for themselves, their conclusions might diverged wildly. People would move apart in as many different… — Tamim Ansary Copy Share Image
“We need solitude, because when we're alone, we're free from obligations, we don't need to put on a show, and we can hear our… — Tamim Ansary Copy Share Image
