Interviews
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Hürriyet Daily News Interview: Turkish author challenges ‘pseudo-Islamic’ beliefs
Interview: ŞEHRİBAN OĞHAN , 7/2/2010 An Ankara theologian has harsh words in his new book for Muslims who misuse religious marriages or make wishes at ‘pagan’ shrines. An Ankara theologian has harsh words in his new book for Muslims who misuse religious marriages, make wishes at “pagan” shrines or believe simply following the “five pillars” of Islam is enough to be a good believer. “I believe there are many convictions that need to be shaken in Islam,” Professor Hayri Kırbaşoğlu, a member of the academic staff at Ankara University’s Theology Faculty, told daily Hürriyet in an interview published last week. Kırbaşoğlu, the author of “Ahir Zaman İlmihali,” said he had…