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Chapter 1: Are the Values of Islam and the West in Conflict?

Chapter Preface

Islamic Values Are Incompatible with Western Values

Islamic Values Are Compatible with Western Values

Islam Presents an Obstacle to Democracy

Islam Does Not Present an Obstacle to Democracy

Islam Suppresses Freedom of Speech

Claims That Islam Suppresses Freedom of Speech Are Hypocritical

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: What Is the Status of Women Under Islam?

Chapter Preface

Islam Supports Gender Equality

Islam Supports Gender Inequality

Islamic Fundamentalism in Afghanistan Oppresses Women

Fundamentalism in Afghanistan Is Not Islamic

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: Does Islam Promote Terrorism?

Chapter Preface

Islamic Terrorism Poses a Threat to the United States

The Problem of Islamic Terrorism Is Overstated

The Islamic Doctrine of Jihad Advocates Violence

The Islamic Doctrine of Jihad Does Not Advocate Violence

The Media Stereotype Muslims as Terrorists

Media Stereotypes Do Not Define the Image of Muslims

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: What Policies Should the United States Take Toward Islam?

Chapter Preface

The United States Should Launch an Attack on Islam

The United States Should Not Launch an Attack on Islam

U.S. Policies Incite Islamic Terrorism Haroon Siddiqui

The United States Should Support Moderate Muslim Governments

Periodical Bibliography

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