If you believe this, then I’ve got a bridge to sell you in the desert! - Mark
BBC: The largest survey to date of Muslims worldwide suggests the vast majority want Western democracy and freedoms, but do not want them to be imposed.
The poll by Gallup of more than 50,000 Muslims in 35 nations found most wanted the West to instead focus on changing its negative view of Muslims and Islam.
The huge survey began following the 11 September 2001 attacks in the US.
The overwhelming majority of those asked condemned them and subsequent attacks, citing religious reasons.
The poll, which claims to represent the views of 90% the world's 1.3 billion Muslims, is to be published next month as part of a book entitled Who Speaks For Islam? What A Billion Muslims Really Think. Most Muslims ‘desite democracy’ >>>
BBC:
Islam and the West: Bridging the Divide By Roger Hardy
MARK'S ESSAY:
Islam: The Enemy of Democracy and Freedom
Mark Alexander (Paperback)
Mark Alexander (Hardback)
