People of the Book

[kakaballi]

Re: People of the Book

@Kohinoor Diamond

But where do followers of polytheistic religions in general, such as Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism (for example), fit into orthodox Islam? Does the term “People of the Book” imply that members of certain faiths are accorded a higher status than others? Since mystic Islam is pretty much tolerant and respectful of all religions, can members of all faiths hold the same title in Sufism?

Islam is version 3.0 of Abrahamic faith. Essentially, the basic ideas are (or were supposed) to be same but were diluted or corrupted by people of earlier versions. It is sort of calling those people back to the original path.

Calling some people ‘people of the book’ does not mean that we cannot be respectful to other people.

P.S. Confucianism is not a religion. Gods are not really important for Taoism and Shintoism.