"...If it were true, as many here seem to believe, that simply because it is written in some hadith all muslims believe it and follow it, then the "evaluating" would not be necessary."
But it's awfully convenient to follow when an imam needs to find a precedent...isn't it?
"But it's awfully convenient to follow when an imam needs to find a precedent...isn't it? "
EXACTLY ... How do you think Bin Laden and Zarquari are justifying their actions ?
I have no doubt they would even accept the "booty" translations if it suited their purpose.