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Robert Spencer's cynicism is justifiedReader comment on item: Stephen Schwartz and the Center for Islamic Pluralism Submitted by Dave (United States), May 15, 2022 at 15:46 Spencer has long maintained that reformist Muslims get nowhere. Maybe one could add the same about moderates. Perhaps some day the latest research on the early days of Islam, and pre-Islam, which points to inclusiveness and religious moderation, will change dogmatic attitudes. Note: Opinions expressed in comments are those of the authors alone and not necessarily those of Daniel Pipes. Original writing only, please. Comments are screened and in some cases edited before posting. Reasoned disagreement is welcome but not comments that are scurrilous, off-topic, commercial, disparaging religions, or otherwise inappropriate. For complete regulations, see the "Guidelines for Reader Comments". Reader comments (9) on this item
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