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| Author: | Ogutcu, M. |
| Title: | Islam and the West |
| Journal: | Futures
1994 : OCT, VOL. 26:8, p. 811-829 |
| Index terms: | ISLAM EUROPE RELIGION |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Religion is on the rise across the world. Talk of a Christian - Muslim confrontation to replace the Cold War ideological cleavage is widespread. Misperceptions among both Muslims and Christians reinforce confrontational rhetoric. Turkey, as the model of a European state which combines modern capitalism and secular democracy with a moderate brand of Islam, could find a credible role for itself as abridge between the two religions and cultures. Only secular, independent and strong democracies can survive the test of Muslim fundamentalism. |
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