An interesting question

I enjoy reading all sorts of blogs, all different opinions and frames of reference.  Some I agree with, some I don't, but all of them make me think. Make me stop and question, which is always good. If you aren't questioning, you end up following. Never let it be said that we are blind followers of any man.

This blogger has recently come to my attention, and particularly this post. He asks an interesting question: how could a reformist in the model of Martin Luther change the trajectory of Islam? Could someone brave enough to try to separate the religion of Islam (yes, I have a problem calling it religion, but will for this post) from the governments of Muslim nations succeed without literally losing his head? When the central text of Islam calls for caliphates, effectively theocracies, can it be hoped to move the religion towards separation of church and state? Is it possible? And if  so, would it be successful? I mean, if Christians stopped following the teachings of the Bible, would they still be Christians? If Muslims stopped following the Koran, would they still be Muslims? Can you cherry pick the parts of the Koran to follow to make it less destructive of non-believers?

I've heard of "moderate Muslims", and I've asked for clarification from moderate Muslims on the calls to violence and destruction that are key to their central beliefs. Not one has offered an explanation beyond "You are an nonbeliever and wouldn't understand." Okay, if you can't explain how to reconcile a life of peace with a text that calls for death and destruction, how am I supposed to believe it's possible?

Anyway, go check it out. And his other posts, he has some really good things, well thought out posts.
Makes you think, and that's a good thing.

http://goldengeesenews.blogspot.com/2013/06/to-martin-luther-of-islam-where-are-you.html?showComment=1370534815029#c3785208795325784400