"The hatred Muslim extremists feel against the West feeds on certain conflicts in the world"
- Otto Schily
About this Quote
This quote by Otto Schily suggests that the hatred Muslim extremists feel towards the West is an outcome of particular conflicts worldwide. This suggests that the disputes in the world are a contributing factor to the animosity between the West and Muslim extremists. It is most likely that these disputes relate to the political, economic, and social distinctions in between the two sides. For example, the West is typically seen as a symbol of imperialism and colonialism, while Muslim extremists may see the West as a danger to their culture and beliefs. In addition, the West is often seen as a source of economic and political power, while Muslim extremists may feel that their own financial and political power is being undermined. These conflicts can lead to a feeling of animosity and hatred towards the West, which can sustain the animosity between the 2 sides.
"Fundamentalism as it is called is not confined to the Muslim world. It is something that we have seen in different parts of the world. Let us hope that a dialogue between the followers of the three great monotheistic religions could help in putting an end to this"
"Well, you know, Thomas Jefferson, who was the author of the Declaration of Independence said he wouldn't have any atheists in his cabinet because atheists wouldn't swear an oath to God. That was Jefferson and we have never had any Muslims in the cabinet"
"It took the Gulf War to demonstrate that America did want more than one friend in the Mideast, and also was willing to take and make major risks to prevent a small Muslim country, Kuwait, from being overrun and in effect stolen by Iraq"
"Given my last position, that I was the first U.S attorney post 9/11 in New Jersey, I understand acutely the pain and sorrow and upset of the family members who lost loved ones that day at the hands of radical Muslim extremists. And their sensitivities and concerns have to be taken into account"
"Look at the Afghans, during the time of the Soviet invasion. They were among the poorest Muslims in the world, yet they were sustained by their faith in God, and God alone"
"What has bothered and angered radical Muslims is that I'm a non-Muslim writing anything at all about Islam. But this is fiction, and I don't think Islam is above criticism or fictionalization any more so than Judaism, Christianity, Mormonism or Hinduism is"
