23.09.2011 While visiting Germany in September, Pope Benedikt XVI. got together with representatives of Islamic associations and communities in Berlin. According to the ZEIT, during this meeting, the Pope acknowledged the presence of Muslims as one permanent characteristic of German society and approved of the “atmosphere of mutual respect and trust” that has grown between…
In late February and during the ongoing debate on how to criticise Islam, DIE ZEIT published an article entitled “Liberal Racism”. The author claimed that the opponents of Islam claimed to defend enlightenment and modernity, while actually preaching racism and making every single Muslim responsible for any crime that may or may not be related…
In late February and during the ongoing debate on how to criticize Islam, DIE ZEIT published an article entitled “Liberal Racism”. The author claimed that the opponents of Islam claimed to defend enlightenment and modernity, while actually preaching racism and making every single Muslim responsible for any crime that may or may not be related…
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…
