Islam

by Scherer, Lauri S.

• ISBN13: 9780737756821
• ISBN10: 0737756829
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-05-04
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Summary

Over thirty-five years ago, Greenhaven Press began publishing the Opposing Viewpoints series to help students gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills. The Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series continues that tradition, presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format. In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints volume includes appealing features designed to help students understand the complexities of current issues:

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 5
Introduction	p. 7
Why Is Islam Linked to Terrorism?
Islam Produces and Inspires Terrorists	p. 12
Islam Does Not Produce and Inspire Terrorists	p. 19
The United States Unfairly Links Muslims with Terrorism	p. 25
The United States Is Right to Link Muslims with Terrorism	p. 32
American Policies Inspire Islamic Terrorism	p. 38
American Policies Are Not the Reason for Islamic Terrorism	p. 44
What Is the Status of Women in Islam?
Islam Oppresses Women	p. 52
Islam Grants Women Rights: Islamic Center for PEACE	p. 58
The Veil Oppresses Women	p. 65
The Veil Does Not Necessarily Oppress Women	p. 70
Islam Condones Honor Killings	p. 76
Islam Does Not Condone Honor Killings	p. 83
What Is the Status of Islam and Muslims in the United States?
Discrimination Against American Muslims Is a Serious Problem	p. 90
Discrimination Against American Muslims Has Been Exaggerated	p. 98
Islamic Law Threatens America	p. 104
It Is Irrational to Think Islamic Law Will Take Over America	p. 111
Facts About Islam	p. 117
Organizations to Contact	p. 122
For Further Reading	p. 126
Index	p. 133
Picture Credits	p. 138
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