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| Islamophobia a threat to world security: OIC |
| 2008-03-13 |
| Muslim countries warned on Thursday that an “alarming” rise in anti-Islamic insults and attacks in the West has become a threat to international security. The Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) called on Europe and America to take stronger measures against ‘Islamophobia’ in a report prepared for a summit of the group’s 57 members in Dakar on Thursday and Friday. The report by a special OIC monitoring group said the organisation was struggling to get the West to understand that Islamophobia “has dangerous implications on global peace and security” and to convince western powers to do more. Islamic leaders have long warned that perceptions linking Muslims to terrorism, especially since the September 11, 2001 Al Qaeda attacks on the United States, would make Muslims more radical. Concern: OIC leaders have expressed renewed concern following events such as the publication of cartoons in Denmark and a plan by the Dutch far-right wing MP Geert Wilders to release a film Muslims consider blasphemous. The OIC report said Islam had faced attacks since it was created “but in recent years the phenomenon has assumed alarming proportions and has become a major cause of concern for the Muslim world”. The monitoring group called on Europe and North America to do more, through laws and social action, to protect Muslims from threats and discrimination and prevent insults against Islam’s religious symbols. New charter: If last-minute differences can be ironed out, the revamped charter of OIC will be adopted at the summit, OIC officials said. “The new charter embraces the United Nations language to reflect moderation and tolerance of Islam and focus on development and solidarity in action between members,” OIC Secretary General Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu told a news conference late on Tuesday after a meeting of foreign ministers. He and other officials said the changes to the 40-article charter would help OIC become more proactive as it seeks a bigger role in a globalised world for the international Islamic community, which spans the Middle East, Africa and Asia. This includes pushing for closer aid and cooperation between its richest and poorest members. “We are pinning many broad hopes on the adoption of the revised charter,” said Ihsanoglu. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #13 Knowing who my enemy is, I am safer. No group has been brainwashing the world, we just see what the Muslims do and realize how backwards they are. |
| Posted by: Thusoting Dark Lord of the Nebraskans3561 2008-03-13 19:57 |
| #12 Islamophobia a Threat to Worldwide Jihad |
| Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418 2008-03-13 13:19 |
| #11 Oh, g'way wit' ye nhow! |
| Posted by: Chief Running Gag 2008-03-13 12:35 |
| #10 Hey…C’mon now. Maybe we should listen to these guys. After all, haven’t you heard that The OIC represents “Moderate Islam”? They’re for women’s rights, free speech, and they denounce terrorism. Of course women’s “rights” must conform to Islamic law. The Ummah must decide what is considered acceptable speech. And, in their eyes, it’s not actually terrorism if it’s considered a “Muslims legitimate right to resistance”. Rest assured you can expect their views on this Phobia thingy will be as equally “moderate”. |
| Posted by: DepotGuy 2008-03-13 10:00 |
| #9 As amply demonstrated by all those Mennonites and Quakers blowing up Islamic airlines, train stations, and commercial districts demanding subservience to their religious beliefs. Celebrating the bulls of Christianity who intentionally target and massacre unarmed civilians and children of the Islamic faith. /sarcasm off Clean thy house or it will be cleansed for you. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2008-03-13 09:46 |
| #8 Unless fear of Islam vastly and rapidly increases, Civilization is doomed. |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2008-03-13 08:06 |
| #7 Besides, phobia implies an IRRATIONAL fear. I don't think that's what we have. |
| Posted by: bigjim-ky 2008-03-13 07:40 |
| #6 Why don't we tell them that we will match their efforts to improve women's rights. That will end the discussion right there. |
| Posted by: bigjim-ky 2008-03-13 07:39 |
| #5 Islam There, that's better |
| Posted by: Parabellum 2008-03-13 07:11 |
| #4 ION, THE AUSTRALIAN > CLIMATE ALARMISTS POSES REAL THREAT TO FREEDOM. Author argues that RELATIONSHIP BWTN INDIVIDUAL + SOCIETY [GOVT] NEEDS TO BE CLOSELY RE-EXAMINED. Also from THE AUSTRALIAN > BETTER TO MERGE THAN FADE AWAY/DISAPPEAR. Aus Pol Parties, but IMO premises or arguments can also apply to OWG-NWO, US GOP-DEM NPE, World Faiths, etc. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2008-03-13 02:29 |
| #3 It's not like Islam hasn't caused this fear of it, that fear is rational to anyone who can think. It's not a phobia it's rational fear of a violent and uncompromising cult. |
| Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom 2008-03-13 02:21 |
| #2 IRNA > ACADEMICS WARN AFGHAN FAILURE COULD LEAD TO COLLAPSE OF NATO. German Pert. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2008-03-13 01:56 |
| #1 I'm just speechless... |
| Posted by: tipover 2008-03-13 00:59 |