Do You Think The Wrong Thing?!
…. The reaction to the Glasgow story was reminiscent to that which followed the publication of a poll carried out by BBC Radio 1 in June of this year. When it was released in September, it transpired that of 1,000
Do You Think The Wrong Thing?!
…. The reaction to the Glasgow story was reminiscent to that which followed the publication of a poll carried out by BBC Radio 1 in June of this year. When it was released in September, it transpired that of 1,000
Survey on Islam in Austria: 18% of Muslims support death sentence for apostasy, 21.9% oppose democracy
One in five teachers of Islam (21.9%) has a problem with democracy. And he or she even says so openly. This is the result of a written survey meticulously conducted by the sociologist and scientist Mouhanad Khorchide (Note 1). Apart
Survey on Islam in Austria: 18% of Muslims support death sentence for apostasy, 21.9% oppose democracy
One in five teachers of Islam (21.9%) has a problem with democracy. And he or she even says so openly. This is the result of a written survey meticulously conducted by the sociologist and scientist Mouhanad Khorchide (Note 1). Apart
More than half of Brits want full face veil banned – 81% support ban in schools, courts or hospitals
An exclusive ComRes poll for Channel 4 News showed that more than half of the public believe women should not be allowed to wear the niqab in public – with 55 per cent backing an outright ban similar to the
More than half of Brits want full face veil banned – 81% support ban in schools, courts or hospitals
An exclusive ComRes poll for Channel 4 News showed that more than half of the public believe women should not be allowed to wear the niqab in public – with 55 per cent backing an outright ban similar to the
Danes: We are too tolerant of Muslims
After numerous heated debates over whether Muslims are imposing their culture upon Denmark, poll shows most think too many concessions are made for the minority. The public debates over banned Christmas trees, halal meat at schools and cashiers wearing headscarves
Danes: We are too tolerant of Muslims
After numerous heated debates over whether Muslims are imposing their culture upon Denmark, poll shows most think too many concessions are made for the minority. The public debates over banned Christmas trees, halal meat at schools and cashiers wearing headscarves
Many young Britons do not trust Muslims, poll finds
Some 27% of the thousand 18 to 24-year-olds questioned said they did not trust them, while fewer than three in 10 (29%) thought Muslims were doing enough to tackle extremism in their communities. A similar proportion of the young people
Many young Britons do not trust Muslims, poll finds
Some 27% of the thousand 18 to 24-year-olds questioned said they did not trust them, while fewer than three in 10 (29%) thought Muslims were doing enough to tackle extremism in their communities. A similar proportion of the young people
This is Why – Part 9
A continuous survey of the causes of “Islamophobia” covering the many things Islam and Muslims do and say that puzzle or repulse non-Muslims. (Conflicts in Muslim countries and terrorism are excluded.) See here for explanation of survey. July 2013 5
This is Why – Part 9
A continuous survey of the causes of “Islamophobia” covering the many things Islam and Muslims do and say that puzzle or repulse non-Muslims. (Conflicts in Muslim countries and terrorism are excluded.) See here for explanation of survey. July 2013 5
Third of teens in Amman, Jordan, condone honor killings, study says
Almost half of boys and one in five girls in Jordan’s capital city, Amman, believe that killing a woman who has “dishonored,” or shamed, her family is justifiable, a study of teenagers’ attitudes published Thursday revealed. A third of all
Third of teens in Amman, Jordan, condone honor killings, study says
Almost half of boys and one in five girls in Jordan’s capital city, Amman, believe that killing a woman who has “dishonored,” or shamed, her family is justifiable, a study of teenagers’ attitudes published Thursday revealed. A third of all
Iranians mixed on having religious figures in politics: Pew poll
As Iran heads into presidential elections this week, Iranians have mixed views on political roles for religious figures but a large majority backs sharia law, according to a poll published on Tuesday. As part of the Pew Research Center poll
Iranians mixed on having religious figures in politics: Pew poll
As Iran heads into presidential elections this week, Iranians have mixed views on political roles for religious figures but a large majority backs sharia law, according to a poll published on Tuesday. As part of the Pew Research Center poll
Dutch Poll: Most Say Stop Islamic Immigration
In the Netherlands, a new de Hond poll – the Dutch equivalent of a Gallup poll – showed that more than three quarters of the Dutch (77 %) believe that Islam is no enrichment for their country. More than two-thirds
Dutch Poll: Most Say Stop Islamic Immigration
In the Netherlands, a new de Hond poll – the Dutch equivalent of a Gallup poll – showed that more than three quarters of the Dutch (77 %) believe that Islam is no enrichment for their country. More than two-thirds
62% of Turkish Men Support Wife Beating
A survey of 3500 Turkish men conducted by the University of Kirikkale and the organisation “Happy Children” prove what is anyway a truism in Turkey: of course most Turkish men consider violence against women to be completely normal, sensible and
62% of Turkish Men Support Wife Beating
A survey of 3500 Turkish men conducted by the University of Kirikkale and the organisation “Happy Children” prove what is anyway a truism in Turkey: of course most Turkish men consider violence against women to be completely normal, sensible and
World’s Muslims Reveal Their "Literalist, Supremacist, And Brutal View"
…. Islam is the world’s second-largest religion, numbering some 1.6 billion humans [no, that is the Muslim figure — the neutral figure, arrived at by adding up the Muslim populations of each country, and not merely accepting the Muslim practices
World’s Muslims Reveal Their "Literalist, Supremacist, And Brutal View"
…. Islam is the world’s second-largest religion, numbering some 1.6 billion humans [no, that is the Muslim figure — the neutral figure, arrived at by adding up the Muslim populations of each country, and not merely accepting the Muslim practices
"Different and Threatening": Most Germans See Islam as a Threat
More than half of all Germans view Islam as a threat to their country and believe it does not belong in the Western world, according to a major new study on religious attitudes in Germany. The findings confirm the results
"Different and Threatening": Most Germans See Islam as a Threat
More than half of all Germans view Islam as a threat to their country and believe it does not belong in the Western world, according to a major new study on religious attitudes in Germany. The findings confirm the results
The World’s Muslims: Religion, Politics and Society
This report examines the social and political views of Muslims around the world. It is based on public opinion surveys conducted by the Pew Research Center between 2008 and 2012 in a total of 39 countries and territories on three
The World’s Muslims: Religion, Politics and Society
This report examines the social and political views of Muslims around the world. It is based on public opinion surveys conducted by the Pew Research Center between 2008 and 2012 in a total of 39 countries and territories on three
U.S. Muslims more moderate than Muslims worldwide
Muslims in America are much less inclined to support suicide bombing than other Muslims abroad, and are more likely to believe that people of other faiths can attain eternal life in heaven, according to a new report released Tuesday (April
U.S. Muslims more moderate than Muslims worldwide
Muslims in America are much less inclined to support suicide bombing than other Muslims abroad, and are more likely to believe that people of other faiths can attain eternal life in heaven, according to a new report released Tuesday (April
Germans see Islam as a threat
A major study of attitudes towards religion says Germans approve of openness towards other religions. But many are still suspicious of Islam. Former German President Christian Wulff earned much praise but also much criticism when said in a speech during
Germans see Islam as a threat
A major study of attitudes towards religion says Germans approve of openness towards other religions. But many are still suspicious of Islam. Former German President Christian Wulff earned much praise but also much criticism when said in a speech during
Half of Germans See Islam as a Threat
One in two Germans considers Islam to be a thread. 50 per cent of Germans are also convinced that Islam does not fit in in Germany. 18 per cent of Muslims in Germany and 25 per cent of those polled
Half of Germans See Islam as a Threat
One in two Germans considers Islam to be a thread. 50 per cent of Germans are also convinced that Islam does not fit in in Germany. 18 per cent of Muslims in Germany and 25 per cent of those polled
Pakistan youth prefer Sharia to democracy
A survey by a British organisation shows a larger number of young Pakistanis believe the country should be governed by Islamic law rather than democracy. The report issued on Wednesday by the British Council found that 38 per cent of
Pakistan youth prefer Sharia to democracy
A survey by a British organisation shows a larger number of young Pakistanis believe the country should be governed by Islamic law rather than democracy. The report issued on Wednesday by the British Council found that 38 per cent of
Islamic veils still a source of conflict in France
Last week we reported on the case of a Muslim woman in France who won a court ruling that she had been unfairly dismissed from her job in a private nursery school after she refused to remove a headscarf. The
Islamic veils still a source of conflict in France
Last week we reported on the case of a Muslim woman in France who won a court ruling that she had been unfairly dismissed from her job in a private nursery school after she refused to remove a headscarf. The
Poll shows French back veil ban in private sector
The debate over the Islamic veil in France is back, but this time it’s taken on a new twist. Instead of only banning religious signs in public institutions, a new study has found that the vast majority of French people
Poll shows French back veil ban in private sector
The debate over the Islamic veil in France is back, but this time it’s taken on a new twist. Instead of only banning religious signs in public institutions, a new study has found that the vast majority of French people
Islam: 80% of French public favor tougher anti-veil laws
The Islamic veil is still very much a national controversy, data from a front-page BVA survey in Le Parisien newspaper showed on Monday. More than 80% of respondents favor toughening the country’s 2004 law, which bans religious dress and insignia
Islam: 80% of French public favor tougher anti-veil laws
The Islamic veil is still very much a national controversy, data from a front-page BVA survey in Le Parisien newspaper showed on Monday. More than 80% of respondents favor toughening the country’s 2004 law, which bans religious dress and insignia
Islam Surveyed 