Townsend, Peter
Nothing to Do with Islam?
- ISBN 13:
- 9781533336002
- author:
- Townsend, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 228
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 13mm
- Genre:
- 22.91 x 15.19 x 1.22 centimetres, Religion, Islam, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Deadly attacks carried out in the name of Islam have become an all-too-familiar reality in modern life. In response, Western leaders and media often reassure us that these acts are unrelated to Islam, using terms like Radical Islam and Militant Islam to describe those who carry out violence on its behalf.
But what if this reassurance is misguided? Peter Townsend examines the evidence behind the possible link between Islam and violence in his new book, "Nothing to do with Islam? Investigating the West's Most Dangerous Blind Spot". By analyzing foundational Islamic texts and canonical responses to the question of whether Islam promotes violence, Townsend sheds light on a crucial issue that deserves more attention than fleeting soundbites.
With this book, you'll have the opportunity to examine the question of whether Islam is compatible with violence from multiple angles, forming your own conclusions about one of the most pressing questions facing Western civilization today.
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