25 March 2011 Patrick Bahners, editor-in-chief of the arts and culture pages of the conservative FAZ, has published a book about the hysteric German debate around Islam. In this article, the reviewer of “Die Panikmacher” (“The Alarmists”) finds that Bahners shrewdly dismantles the arguments of prominent Islam critics like Thilo Sarrazin, Henryk M. Broder and Necla Kelek. … [Read more...] about Long-Awaited Response to Sarrazin’s Book Hits German Bookshelves: A Review
Necla Kelek
Turkish primary school plans stir controversy in Freiburg
An association of Turkish academics plans to open a primary school in Freiburg, which ideally caters for all children, but bears a particular Turkish and Islamic outlook. The association would not be the first to open an educational institution for mainly Turkish children, but this time the project is influenced by a particular ideology, that of Turkish preacher Fethullah … [Read more...] about Turkish primary school plans stir controversy in Freiburg
“Islam humiliates women”: Interview with Necla Kelek
The Turkish-German sociologist Necla Kelek (52) is one of the most renowned critics of Islam in Germany. Her new book warns of playing Islam down (“Himmelsreise. Mein Streit mit den Wächtern des Islam” – Journey to heaven: My dispute with the guards of Islam”). In this interview, she explains her view of German society and its strong sense of responsibility after World War … [Read more...] about “Islam humiliates women”: Interview with Necla Kelek
“Islam humiliates women”: Interview with Necla Kelek
The Turkish-German sociologist Necla Kelek (52) is one of the most renowned critics of Islam in Germany. Her new book warns of playing Islam down (“Himmelsreise. Mein Streit mit den Wächtern des Islam” – Journey to heaven: My dispute with the guards of Islam”). In this interview, she explains her view of German society and its strong sense of responsibility after World War … [Read more...] about “Islam humiliates women”: Interview with Necla Kelek
Is is possible to criticize Islam? Summary of a heated debate in Germany
For a few weeks now, German media have been involved in a heated debate on whether it is possible to Islam and if so, in what way. While some argue for a strong distinction of Islam and Islamism (with only the latter calling for criticism), others hold Islam responsible also for its extremist forms and therefore claim it necessary to criticize the whole of Islam. The first, … [Read more...] about Is is possible to criticize Islam? Summary of a heated debate in Germany