Preface | p. vii |
Introduction: Anguished Questions | p. 1 |
"Why do they hate us?" Islam and the West in conflict | p. 7 |
The Arab Empire | |
The Crusades | |
The Ottoman Empire | |
Western Imperialism | |
Islamic Militancy | |
Zionism | |
The Legacy | |
"Is mutual love and respect possible?" Islam and the West in harmony | p. 33 |
Christian Roots of Islam | |
Philosophy and Theology | |
Science, Mathematics, and Medicine | |
Politics and Law | |
Warfare | |
The Legacy | |
"What can we do--politically?" The politics of peace | p. 55 |
The Globalization of Goods and Capital | |
False Assumptions | |
The Globalization of People and Expertise | |
Politics after September 11 | |
Toward Political Freedom | |
"What can we do--religiously?" The religion of peace | p. 81 |
The Globalization of Creeds and Sects | |
False Assumptions | |
The Globalization of Wisdom and Symbols | |
Religion after September 11 | |
Toward Religious Freedom | |
Conclusion: Freedom to Live in Peace | p. 105 |
Muhammad, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity | p. 109 |
A Guide to Further Reading | p. 121 |
Index | p. 123 |
The Author | p. 131 |
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