As I mentioned in my earlier post, I see this as a clash between progress vs stagnation, art and sciences being, as always, the flashpoints.
The expression "being dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century" comes to mind.
(As a subset I'll add that the radical Muslims' equal condemnation of Salman Rushdie -- the very opposite in style, form and thoughtfulness -- loses them any respect I might have for their position.)
I said, I didn't recognize myself in your post. That's all.
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