Aberration Quote by Michael Coren
“It might be comforting to assume that intolerance is an aberration within Islam but discrimination against Christians or any other non-Muslim is in fact integral to orthodox Muslim teaching, and the more profound issue to the serious-minded is not the existence of sectarianism but its extent.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Spectator, “Islam and Intolerance”, 2015
The quote argues that anti‑Christian bias is not an anomaly but embedded in orthodox Muslim doctrine, urging deeper scrutiny of its scope.
In simple terms: Intolerance toward non‑Muslims is systemic in some Islamic teachings.
Recognize and challenge systemic biases.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- policy analysis
- education curricula
- community outreach
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does systemic bias affect interfaith relations?
- What steps can reduce religious discrimination?
Overgeneralizing all Muslims risks ignoring diversity and reformist voices.