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So the Qur'an endorses religious egotism openly? The bible is more subtile, but encourages the same mindset. So much for "All men were created equal...".
No human is superior to any other. This attitude is at the core of theist's hostility toward the rest of humanity.
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Not so, according to the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) man can only excel others by piety and sincerity. However, undoubtedly, those who follow the commandments and apostles of God, such as Christ, are more capable of earning the favour of their Lord than those who stand in defiance of right.
Which then is best? - He that lays his foundation on piety to Allah (Jehovah)
and His good pleasure? - Or he that lays his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to crumble to pieces? And it does crumble to pieces with him, into the fire of Hell. And Allah guides not people that do wrong. [Qur'an, 9: 109]
We refer to the Prophetic interpretation of Scripture, not an agnostic/atheist one among the non-Muslim laity. It is written, he that lacks interest and sincerity in his quest for the Truth shall find himself faithless, confused, and misguided. If one works hard to attain the desire to learn, his Lord will teach Him and lead him from the darkness into the Light.
All the best,
Yusuf