In Europe, Islamophobic discourse has entrenched not only right-wing supporters but the left as well. Islamophobia in Europe has a history beyond contemporary discourse – the history of Islam in the region has been framed by hostility and contempt. Because of a history of Islamophobia in Europe, Muslims in Europe have been subjected to targeted surveillance, harassment, and laws targeting …
France drafts new legislations to curb ‘extremism’
Through the recent laws enacted in France, bans on certain clothing in Belgium, and overall discrimination targeted towards Muslims in parts of Europe, Islamophobia is on the rise. Most recently, NYT has reported that the French government announced an investigation into academic research that “feeds ‘Islamo-leftist’ tendencies that ‘corrupt society.’” This follows a draft law that the French National Assembly …
Combating Islamophobia: Church and Mosque Partner in Mission
Source: Mount Vernon Gazette Nearly 100 members of the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church (MVUC) and the northern Virginia chapter of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA VA) came together in friendship and cooperation to address the growing issue of Islamophobia in American society at a meeting on Saturday, May 21, at the church, 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria. Over the …
