Friday, December 21, 2007

Germany’s Problem with Growing Radicalization of Its Muslim Community

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Photo of radical Muslims demonstrating in Düsseldorf against the Danish cartoons of Muhammad courtesy of SpiegelOnline International

SPIEGELONLINE INTERNATIONAL: A new study commissioned by Germany's Interior Ministry warns of a growing threat from the radicalization of Muslims in the country. Six percent of Muslims in Germany support violence in the name of Islam, the authors write.

A new study released by Germany's Interior Ministry has added new fuel to the debate about integration of Muslims in Germany, with the report warning about the danger of radicalization of Muslims.

According to the study, which was published Tuesday, around 40 percent of Muslims surveyed had a "fundamentalist orientation," which the authors defined as a strongly religious worldview and moral values. Interior Ministry Warns of Radicalization of Muslims >>>

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