02 July 2010

Islam should not be missionary

.... If there is to be mutual respect between religious communities, and much-needed inter-faith dialogue, there can be no hidden agendas. Muslims, Christians, Jews and the rest should never go into discussions or debates with the secret aim of trying to convert one another.

Nothing could be more counter-productive or damaging to relations between the faiths. For Muslims, in particular, accused by the far right and sections of the liberal left, of trying to "Islamize" Britain, and Europe, it also makes tactical sense to avoid feeding this false narrative. [Guardian Cif] Read more