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Liberals are not moral relativists
EuropeNews 16 February 2012
By Piotr Napierala
I realized that even very intelligent and educated people often struggle with defining liberalism and recognizing its ideology and policy. The reason for it may be the practical approach of liberals, who adopt their ideology to existing conditions and are rarely dogmatic. Liberalism is often mixed with other ideas and ideologies, which makes it even more difficult to establish what in a given political or social programme is liberal, and what is for instance democratic, libertarian, nationalistic etc. 
Another town denies Islamic group rally
WRS 16 February 2012
The controversial Islamic Central Council Switzerland, or IZRS, has been denied a place for a rally for the second time. Spreitenbach in the canton of Aargau has cancelled permission for "Islam
Controversial Muslim "Parliament” Planned In Switzerland
Worldcrunch 14 February 2012
ZURICH - Some of Switzerland’s leading Islamic organizations want to set up a single national body that will allow the country’s approximately 400,000 Muslims to "speak with one voice,” as community
Muslim refugees housed in Swiss brothel
The Local 14 February 2012
By Lyssandra Sears
Eleven Muslim refugees have been housed by Social Services in a brothel in Thurgau in north-eastern Switzerland. On the ground floor of the Erotic Hotel Venus, a brothel that has been around for
STOP ACTA! Say NO to ACTA
The signature of ACTA by European countries does not mean the deal is done, needs to be ratified by the European Parliament.
They will vote on june 2012 to either ratify or reject ACTA. Please read more how to act and call your MPs, tell them tovote against ratification. This would disarm ACTA in Europe.
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Zurich investigates Turk's genocide comment
swissinfo 10 February 2012
The Zurich public prosecutor’s office has launched an initial investigation into Egemen Bagis, Turkey’s European Union minister, over alleged racist remarks. At a Zurich concert on his way home
The OSCE: Yet Another Avenue for Islamists to Control Speech
Family Security Matters 10 February 2012
By Andrew E. Harrod and Adam Turner
Although more attention goes to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) prominent attempts to police speech in Western nations regarding Islam-related topics through the UN and the "Istanbul Process", Muslim and Islamist desires to restrict critical speech concerning Islam-related topics and promote a positive image of their religion have also played a role in yet another international organization's efforts to address the debate about Islam and Muslims.
Turkish minister probed over Armenia remarks
The Local 8 February 2012
Swiss prosecutors have launched a probe into alleged remarks by Turkey's EU affairs minister denying the Armenian genocide, a crime under Swiss anti-racism laws, ATS news agency said on
OSCE calls for Muslim umbrella organisation
swissinfo 8 February 2012
Experts from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) have recommended the establishment of an umbrella organisation for all Swiss Muslims. In their report, seen by the
Ruth Dudley Edwards: Twisted concept of honour shames any civilised society
Independent.ie 8 February 2012
You probably saw last week the terrible story of the Shafias. Mohammad Shafia was an Afghani, who -- after making money in property in Dubai -- emigrated to Canada.
With him he brought two wives. Rona Amir Mohammad, his first, had been unable to bear children and he had taken a second, Tooba (Muslims are permitted four), by whom he had seven children. Rona, who was passed off as a cousin, helped to rear the family.
Zurich investigates Turk's genocide comment
swissinfo 7 February 2012
The Zurich public prosecutor’s office has launched an initial investigation into Egemen Bagis, Turkey’s European Union affairs minister, over alleged racist remarks. The Swiss ambassador to Turkey
Ibn Warraq's insightful and inspiring defense of Western civilization
Jihad Watch 3 February 2012
By Robert Spencer
In my Crisis column this week I review Ibn Warraq's extraordinary new book, Why the West Is Best:
Why the West is Best: A Muslim Apostate’s Defense of Liberal Democracy.
By Ibn Warraq, Encounter Books, 286 pages, $19.One principal reason why the Islamic jihad is advancing with such confidence around the world today is because its chief competitor, the West, has lost its nerve. The iron and unquestionable dogma of multiculturalism has eaten away at its self-confidence and left only a relativism that walks to the brink of excusing genocide.
Islamonausea, Not Islamophobia
Gates of Vienna 30 January 2012
By Nicolai Sennels
Nicolai Sennels’ latest essay has been published at Jihad Watch. Some excerpts are below:
Islamonausea, not Islamophobia
by Nicolai Sennels
We should stop using Muslims’ self-chosen word — "Islamophobia” — by which they paint themselves into a corner of being feared: it destroys communication.
Europeans Increasingly Converting to Islam
Hudson New York 30 January 2012
By Soeren Kern
Irish actor Liam Neeson says he is thinking about becoming a Muslim after undergoing a spiritual awakening in Turkey.
Neeson, who was born into a Roman Catholic family in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, told the London-based newspaper The Sun that he was impressed by the religious atmosphere in Istanbul while filming a movie in the city.
He said: "The [Islamic] call to prayer happens five times a day, and for the first week, it drives you crazy, and then it just gets into your spirit, and it's the most beautiful, beautiful thing. There are 4,000 mosques in the city. Some are just stunning, and it really makes me think about becoming a Muslim."
International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
worldandmedia.com 30 January 2012
6 February 2012
The International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation is observed each year to raise awareness about this practice.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons
Radical Muslim group to launch TV station
The Local 24 January 2012
By Lyssandra Sears
The Islamic Central Council of Switzerland (ICCS) has announced plans to set up an internet TV channel, while it is also in talks with various companies to provide its members with a Swiss-Muslim
"Clash Of Civilizations”: Spiritual, Not Intellectual
The Brussels Journal 20 January 2012
By A. Millar
The words "The Clash of Ideas” are splashed across the cover of the special anniversary issue of Foreign Affairs this month. This is of course a play on the "clash of civilizations” narrative that
International Freedom Organizations Unite to Create Stop Islamization of Nations (SION)
British Freedom 19 January 2012
The human rights organizations Stop Islamization of America (SIOA) and Stop Islamisation of Europe (SIOE) are joining together to create a new global force determined to defend free societies globally: Stop Islamization of Nations (SION).
"Are You a Hatemonger? I Don't Believe in Promoting Hatred"
Citizen Warrior 18 January 2012
This is another installation in our series, Answers to Objections. When you criticize Islam, you may very well be accused of being a "hater," as if telling people about basic Islamic doctrines means you advocate hatred toward Muslims as the solution. And nobody likes a hater, or wants to be one.
This objection is fairly easy to answer. Here are three possible ways to respond:
Are you an Islamophobe?
British Freedom 18 January 2012
Are you an Islamophobe? Take this simple test designed by Lorna Salzman.
Do you favor equal rights and treatment of women and men?
Do you oppose stoning of women accused of adultery?
Do you favor mandatory education of girls everywhere?
