The Nation has a special issue entitled "Islamophobia: Anatomy of an American Panic" with articles examining different aspects of Islamophobia in the US. These include Moustafa Bayoumi, "Fear and Loathing of Islam" ....
[COMMENT] As an American Muslim I feel very uncomfortable in many mosques who have an absolutist view of salvation and literalist interpretation of scripture. There are genuine reasons for pushing back against absolutist theologies whether it is in Islam, Judaism, Christianity or any religion. Being overprotective about theological "rights" hinders reform under the guise of "respect." [Islamophobia Watch] Read more
