In the last paragraph on page 44, Ernst seems to present two extremes… either a religious Muslim or Christian accepts the legitimacy of beliefs contrary to his or her own, or he or she is one of the “diehard fanatics” intent on “suppressing or eliminating everyone who holds a different view.”
In your opinion, is the author correct in assuming that the “postmodern approach” is the only other option to fanaticism and bigotry? Is it inherently intolerant for a Muslim, Christian, or other religious person to assert his or her beliefs and actions are the only correct ones? And is it possible for people of different religions to hold to fundamentalist beliefs and still have a respectful discussion, even with the intent of converting the other?