Capturing the MidEast in short soundbites: poignant
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Thursday, January 18, 2007
VideoBite: The Battle for Islam
The War Within: The Debate "This is not an ideology, it's a mental illness." [CNN] Note: This is a must see minute and a half videobite...you will be pleased you did Bruce
That was a good clip. I am sure the actual debate was even better and much more interesting. This is a trend we need to see though, in Islamic countries, not just in the EU or USA.
I enjoyed it too...while I am discomforted with universities giving voice to the Islamist radicals, seeing moderate Muslims take on radicals is indeed compelling.
I prefer the frame that Dr. Daniel Pipes takes...basically, he states that Islam is developing...it's development is no small concern for the West. While it may be a dark period for them, Muslims can also rescue their faith.
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That was a good clip. I am sure the actual debate was even better and much more interesting. This is a trend we need to see though, in Islamic countries, not just in the EU or USA.
I enjoyed it too...while I am discomforted with universities giving voice to the Islamist radicals, seeing moderate Muslims take on radicals is indeed compelling.
I prefer the frame that Dr. Daniel Pipes takes...basically, he states that Islam is developing...it's development is no small concern for the West. While it may be a dark period for them, Muslims can also rescue their faith.
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