Quilliam Foundation

This looks like an interesting change from the usual :

the Quilliam Foundation

founded by two British ex-islamists, to :

- Expose and challenge the weaknesses, inconsistencies, and failings of Islamist thought and actions;
- Provide a scripturally rooted theological and ideological alternative to the rigidity of Islamism and extreme Wahhabism;
- Narrate public testimonies as to why Islamists and extreme Wahhabites (of various persuasions) abandoned these movements;
- Encourage current Islamists and extreme Wahhabites to sever ties with their movements and enter the fold of mainstream Islam;
- Advocate full integration of Muslims into Western society as citizens, not as a faith community, and counter the separatism of Islamists.

My source tells me that the entry entitled "Ed Husain wins at Doha Debates, Qatar", the proposition that "Muslism are failing to combat extremism" is an especially informative and hopeful piece of news. Check it out at the foundation's website to learn more.

VN-rapport over islamofobie

De Organisatie van de Islamitische Conferentie (OIC), die 57 islamitische landen verenigt en ressorteert onder de VN, publiceerde zopas z'n eerste islamofobie-monitor.

Het rapport ziet de islamofobie in Europa toenemen, en leidt dat ondermeer af uit de demarche van Geert Wilders en zijn film 'Fitna', de actie 'Stop Islamisering' van het Vlaams Belang, of het hoofddoekenverbod in sommige Belgische steden.

Het rapport moet voortaan maandelijks verschijnen, en is als pdf te downloaden hier.

Op deRedactie.be volgend bericht hierover.




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Nato and Iran : On Line Opinion

My article on Nato and Iran has been published by On Line Opinion, Australia's leading opinion e-journal. Click here

Iran, the U.S. and Europe

OpenDemocracy.net publishes my recent article on Iran and its diplomatic entanglements with Europe and the United States over its nuclear activities.
Thanks to editor David Hayes for collaboration and support.

Euro-Islam or Clash of Civilizations ? (E)

An excellent analysis of the position of religion in European society today is offered in Olivier Roy's contribution to Eurotopics.
Roy proposes a reconsideration of the problems related to the radicalization of muslims in the diaspora, as well as born-again christians.
Read the full article here