Important points raised by Khairan

[Khairan]

haha Muslimah, I think we seem to be having problems communicating with each other.

I read your post, and I understand the point you are making, but I don't agree with the interpretation. Also, I don't think you yourself have addressed the issues I've raised in my post.

Let me try this again. The issue of apostasy can be broken down into two questions:

1. Is apostasy a crime in Islam?

I am not concerned with addressing this question, and I am making no attempt to argue whether or not apostasy is in fact a crime.

2. IF apostasy IS a crime, what should the punishment be?

This is the question I am concerned with. You have made the argument that because apostasy is a crime which is disruptive to social and familial structures, Islam requires that apostates be put to death. My argument is that there is no scriptural basis for a death sentence. The Qur'an discusses apostasy, but never once mandates that apostates be put to death. NEVER. That simple. Therefore, I ask from whence does this call for execution come? Not from God, that much is clear.

Awaiting your answer...