Dutch Christian Democrats welcome Muslim texts

    A new book of spiritual meditations was unveiled by the Dutch Christian Democratic Party, and includes meditations from both Christian and Islamic materials. The book, called Reflections for political meanings will be distributed among the CDA regional branches. According to CDA spokesperson Jo-Annes de Bat, the Muslim meditations were included to take into account non-Christian…

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      Morocco strengthens ties with Moroccans in the Netherlands

      The Moroccan government is aiming to strengthen ties with Moroccans abroad, and wants the Arabic language and Moroccan culture to be propagated more among Moroccans living abroad. According to Volkskrant, Rabat now wants to create stronger ties with emigrants by stressing their Arab identity. The Hague responded with concern We have difficulty getting Moroccan youth…

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        CDA wants to find way to close radical mosques

        The Christian Democrats are searching for a way to close down mosques in which radical imams preach hate, says CDA MP Madeleine van Toorenburg. The initiative is supported by the Liberals (VVD) and Geert Wilders’ anti-immigration PVV party, reports ANP news agency. However, it is unlikely that a parliamentary majority would support such a move,…

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          National Moroccan Council chairman: it’s time for a Muslim political party

          Mohamed Rabbae, chairman of the National Moroccan Council (LBM) says that it is time for an Islamic party in the Netherlands – similar to the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA). In an interview to Sp!ts magazine about Wilders’ film ‘Fitna,’ Rabbae said that he missed parliamentarian contribution with a Muslim background. He added that he sees…

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            Muslims Feel Rejected By The CDA

            CDA MP Nihat Eski fears that his party hasn’t done enough to distance itself from Rita Verdonk, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Geert Wilders. Other CDA members and activists agree that Muslims at both the national and local levels are increasingly alienated from the governing Christian Democratic Appeal. {(continues below in Dutch)} ,De emotie, de commotie…

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