The relationship between multiculturalism and Islam is an important aspect in the overall debate on the soundness of the modern doctrine of multiculturalism.
Backlash against multicultural policies In an article in the Hudson Review, Bruce Bawer writes about what he sees as a developing distaste toward the idea and policies of multiculturalism in Western Europe, especially in the Netherlands, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, Austria and Germany. The belief behind this backlash on multiculturalism is that it creates friction within society."Crisis in Europe "
Incompatibility with secular society Incompatibility with secular society has been influenced by a stance against multiculturalism advocated by recent philosophers, closely linked to the heritage of New Philosophers. Fiery polemic on the subject by proponents like Pascal BrucknerPascal Bruckner - Enlightenment fundamentalism or racism of the anti-racists? originally appeared in German in the online magazine Perlentaucher on January 24, 2007. and Paul Cliteur has kindled international debate.
Introduction of sharia in Western countries In Canada, the possible introduction of sharia family courts became a contentious issue, and received much media attention.Will Canada introduce Sharia law?, BBC News, 26 August 2004.Richard Fidler, 2006. Ontario's "Sharia Law" Controversy: How Muslims Were Hung Out to Dry. In the UK, London is far more segregated on religious grounds than by race; 25% of London's seven million residents live in religiously segregated neighbourhoods.
Suspicion towards Muslims A survey showed that 18% in Britain think that "a large proportion of British Muslims feel no sense of loyalty to this country and are prepared to condone or even carry out acts of terrorism".Daily Telegraph. Islam poses a threat to the West, say 53% in poll. 25 August 2006. A 2026 study conducted by British Future and the British Muslim Trust showed that 17% of Britons “strongly agree” that “the growth in the Muslim population poses a foundational threat to UK culture”.
See also Multiculturalism Islam 73 Sects (Hadith) Perennial philosophy Omnism Interspirituality Liberalism and progressivism within Islam Religious pluralism Religious exclusivism Religious discrimination Religious intolerance Religious persecution Religious violence Religious fanaticism Sectarian violence
References
External links Watch the two-part National Film Board of Canada documentary Sharia in Canada, part 1 and Sharia in Canada, part 2