Thought provoking piece, this one. It is a column in the Christian Science Monitor written by James Brandon entitled, Koranic Duels Ease Terror.
A judge in Yemen and four other Islamic scholars issued this challenge to five Al Qaeda terrorists.
"If you can convince us that your ideas are justified by the Koran, then we will join you in your struggle," Hitar told the militants. "But if we succeed in convincing you of our ideas, then you must agree to renounce violence."
You will be surprised to learn how these theological dialogues turned out. I still don't know what to make of this.