Fatwa support fed perceptions that Muslims reject Western secular principles
Evidence
Finally, the vocal support in some Muslim communities for Khomeini’s fatwa eroded sympathy for their cause and contributed to the perception that Muslims were unable to accept or abide by the principles and freedoms embedded in a Western secular political order. — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 354
Categorization
- XREF: Illustrates the feedback loop between Muslim activism and Islamophobic perception that the book traces from medieval polemics forward. — connects to: Perceived Muslim rejection of secularism eroded European faith in multiculturalism — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 359; Islamism seeks a comprehensive Islamic order opposed to Western secularism. — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 248
Broader Connections
- Perceived Muslim rejection of secularism eroded European faith in multiculturalism
#corroborates(0.80) — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 359 - Islamism seeks a comprehensive Islamic order opposed to Western secularism.
#corroborates(0.60) — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 248