Word: secularization
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...conflict between Shari'a and Western democracy are right." The problem in Assem's view is that "all men are not created equal, and democracy eventually lets the fortunate over-run the less fortunate." So Hizb ut-Tahrir members don't vote or run for office in secular elections, but have no plans for revolution. "This is a different system here, and our members respect that," he says. "The idea of a caliphate is only now beginning to take hold in the Arab world. Europe won't come around until our example is there to follow." The caliphate would operate...
...people's views on sartorial matters. Though she deems Norway and Sweden "maybe the best places for Muslims to live" in the West, the mood has changed. Islam has become more politicized. As Palestinian militant groups, for example, have added religious overtones to battle cries that were once mostly secular and nationalistic, "people have started holding all Muslims responsible for what those fighters did - and what Sudan did and what bin Laden did," Roald says. Some Muslims have reacted by retreating into the safety of "the idea of us vs. them." At the office, where she's studying the role...
...parliaments. With job shortages worsening, there is little prospect of opportunity trickling down to young Muslims. As bin Ladenism proliferates through mosques and websites, the conditions that contribute to the appeal of radical Islam in Europe are showing signs of permanence. And theological expressions of discontent are turning secular complaints into non-negotiable religious causes. There is a challenge here for Europeans and their leaders, too many of whom are in denial about the irrevocable heterogeneity of their societies. What can be done? As a first step, European countries should develop their own versions of affirmative action, the effort that...
Lurie, also a member of the Harvard Secular Society, said the two groups discriminate on the basis of religion and that supporting these organizations would violate the council’s constitution. Though the council later approved a grant for HABSK, the Christian Fellowship is still being investigated by the College administration...
Maats: Well, I’ve had it on my calendar for some time. You see, it’s a secular, sexual and religious holiday for me at the same time. She’s such a good Christian girl. I thought a lot about the Lord and also a lot about...