No Compulsion in Islam?

[Khairan]

Say it as often and as loudly as you like, it's simply not true.

C'mon now -- this is hardly a point that can be debated, is it? It is a normative belief that is grounded in philosophy and theology rather than empiricism. What's the point of arguing it? WelMel has made it clear that this is the Islamic view, and that at least is *quite* true. It's hardly surprising that you don't accept it, but your acceptance doesn't really have any bearing on the claim. You might as well argue with us that Muhammad (sa) didn't speak to God -- it would be just as fruitful.