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The enemy is not Islam, the great world faith, but a perversion of Islam
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"The enemy is not Islam, the great world faith, but a perversion of Islam"

- John Cornyn

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This quote by John Cornyn is highlighting the value of distinguishing between the religious beliefs of Islam and the extremist ideologies that have been related to it. He is making it clear that the opponent is not the religion of Islam, which is a great world faith, however rather a perversion of it. This perversion is what has been used to justify acts of violence and terrorism. Cornyn is highlighting that it is important to recognize the difference in between the faith of Islam and the extremist ideologies that have actually been associated with it. He is also highlighting that it is necessary to recognize that the religious beliefs of Islam is a terrific world faith and should not be judged by the actions of a few extremists. This quote is a tip that it is necessary to recognize the distinction between the religious beliefs of Islam and the extremist ideologies that have actually been connected with it.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Cornyn somewhere between February 2, 1952 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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