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Entries by John L. Esposito from 12/2009

Are Swiss Alps Threatened by Minarets?

| Posted 12.02.2009 | World
Read More: Islamophobia, Swiss Minaret Ban, Islam, Europe, Freedom Party, Switzerland, The Netherlands, European Parliament, Danish People's Party, Minaret Ban, British National Party, World News

The Swiss minaret ban, like some other European countries' policies, highlights a failure of Western liberalism and raises fundamental questions about religious discrimination and freedom of religion.

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Is America Facing a European-Like Domestic Terrorist Threat?

| Posted 12.16.2009 | Politics
Read More: War on Terror, Counterterrorism, Politics News

While there must be zero tolerance for terrorists, it is important to remember that the American Muslim community is a valued and much needed partner in countering extremism.

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Tom Friedman on Muslims and Terrorism: Getting it Wrong Again

| Posted 12.20.2009 | Media
Read More: Counterterrorism, Muslims and Terrorism, Media News

The real truth is that Muslim religious leaders have indeed spoken out strongly and often to condemn terrorism and violence, but mainstream media like the NY Times and columnists like Friedman have chosen to ignore them.

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