Is Islam A Religion Of Peace?

Topics: Religion

Public Release Date: October 06, 2010

Is the rise of terrorism and violence justifiably traced to the teachings of Islam, or is this call to war a twisted interpretation of the true Muslim faith? Most of the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims are moderates who see Islamic terrorism as a violation of their sacred texts. Is it wrong to let a radical minority represent authentic Islam? Has fear blinded us to its lessons of tolerance and peace?

ARGUING YES:

• Zeba Khan: Writer and advocate for Muslim-American civic engagement

• Maajid Nawaz: Director of the Quilliam Foundation

ARGUING NO:

• Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Founder of the AHA Foundation

• Douglas Murray: Founder & Director of The Centre for Social Cohesion (CSC)

MODERATOR-IN-CHIEF:

• John Donvan: Emmy award-winning journalist