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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.
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.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed it too...while I am discomforted with universities giving voice to the Islamist radicals, seeing moderate Muslims take on radicals is indeed compelling.
ReplyDeleteI 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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