Antony Flew

In the following viewpoint, philosopher Antony Flew argues that Islam threatens to destroy Western civilization and create a global Islamic state. According to Flew, Muslims literally interpret and unquestionably accept the prescriptions in the Islamic holy book, the Koran (or Qur’an), which charges Muslims to take over the world. Flew contends that Islam is contemptible of Western ideals—such as democracy, freedom of religion, and toleration—and demands its adherents do whatever is necessary, including using armed force, to overthrow them. Antony Flew is a laureate of the Academy of Humanism in England.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. Why does Flew believe it is inappropriate to distinguish between moderate and fundamentalist Muslims?
2. What is the expanded definition of Kufr, according to the author?
3. According to...