On Islam and Indoctrination

The iron grip of Islam on many of its adherents is one of the inescapable realities of the modern world. It seems that many Muslims are willing to continue to believe and even to make great sacrifices for their faith, in spite of the fact that so many elements of that faith can be easily disproved. The purpose of this essay to ask why this is the case. By being aware of some of the reasons behind the uncritical acceptance of the tenets of their faith we as non-Muslims can be more effective in helping Muslims come to a place where they will be willing to critically examine Islam.