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Islam Is A Religion Of Peace

Is the rise of terrorism and violence justifiably traced to the teachings of Islam, or is this call to war a twisted interpretation of the true Muslim faith? Most of the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims are moderates who see Islamic terrorism as a violation of their sacred texts. Is it wrong to let a radical minority represent authentic Islam? Has fear blinded us to its lessons of tolerance and peace?

October 6, 2010

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FOR THE MOTION

Zeba Khan

Writer and advocate for Muslim-American civic engagement

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Maajid Nawaz

Director of the Quilliam Foundation

AGAINST THE MOTION

Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Founder of the AHA Foundation

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Douglas Murray

Founder & Director of The Centre for Social Cohesion (CSC)

FEATURED DEBATE

October 6, 2010

LEARN MORE

Islam Is A Religion Of Peace

FOR THE MOTION

Zeba Khan

Writer and advocate for Muslim-American civic engagement

FOR THE MOTION

Maajid Nawaz

Director of the Quilliam Foundation

AGAINST THE MOTION

Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Founder of the AHA Foundation

AGAINST THE MOTION

Douglas Murray

Founder & Director of The Centre for Social Cohesion (CSC)

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