Culture Clash

"Our greatest weapon in the war on terror ... is understanding the truth why don't the muslim people throw out their dictators and demand human rights? Why is America feared and mistrusted in the Muslim world even when it tries to help? Every day news reports confirm the conflict between the Muslim world and the American way of life. Dr. Mark Gabriel, former lecturer at Al-Azhar University, sheds light on this conflict, digging into the mysterious attitudes of the Muslim world and explaining what is behind the suspicion, animosity, and aggression toward America. Sharing from his extensive knowledge of the Quran, along with his firsthand experiences, he explores such topics as: ̳Why fundamentalist Muslims view democracy as an affront to Allah's authority ̳How Muslims view bedrock democratic principles such as human rights, equality of women, freedom of speech, and criminal law ̳What America can do to improve its relationship with Muslims, both domestically and abroad ̳Why understanding the Muslim mind-set is key to winning the war on terror"--Back cover.