Weekly Editorial - January 20, 2005
1. "Muslims are followers of Islam (a religion). Islamists are followers of Islamism (a totalitarian ideology). Islamism is not so much a distortion of Islamism, but a radically new interpretation. It politicizes the religion, turning it into a blueprint for establishing a coerced utopia (its program resembles facism and Marx/Leninism)". from HarryRoolaart.com. Explain the difference between Islam and radical Islam. For the difference between Islam and radical Islam (Islamism), click here.
2. What specific statement has the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) made about its goal to Islamize the U.S.?
3. In your own words, describe Dale Ehrgott's story.
4. In your own words, describe Taiser Okashah's story.
5. Do you agree with Pipes' conclusion on double standards in paragraph 11? Explain your answer.