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07-20-2004, 06:13 AM
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Israel concerned about rise of Islam in Europe
Classified Foreign Ministry report states 9 to 15 million Moslems in Europe could increase influence of Islam on shape of continent in future.
Ilil Shahar
European nations are concerned about the rise of Islam, which is now the second largest religion in Europe, a classified Foreign Ministry report states.
According to the report, most EU nations perceive the presence of radical Moslems as a threat to state security and the fabric of life. The Moslem population in Europe is growing rapidly and now consists of between 9 and 15 million people.
“According to the demographic data, the number of Moslems will continue to steadily rise due to a high birth rate and the continued mass immigrations. The meaning of such a rise could be the increased influence Moslems have on the shape of Europe in the futureâ€, the report states.
The report adds that the influx of immigrating Moslems, especially women, is rising as European nations are failing to deal with the phenomenon of “importing†brides from Islamic countries, brides who are preferred by Moslem men since they have yet to be exposed to the undesired effects of Western society.
The September 11 attacks in New York and Washington and the March 11 bombings in Madrid have led to increased intelligence cooperation between European nations in order to enhance the surveillance on radical Moslem groups. Investigations revealed that such elements undertake extensive operations throughout the continent.
According to the report, there are two contradictory trends among Moslem communities in Europe: on the one hand, large sections of the population want to become integrated in the local population but on the other hand, there are some groups who demand their uniqueness be recognized.
In the large Moslem communities in France, Britain and Germany, the Moslem immigrants tend to close themselves in their communities and establish religious, communal and ethnic institutions. The report states that there are dozens of groups in Europe whose agenda stems from that of the radical “Moslem Brotherhoodâ€.
The report adds that the majority of radical preaching takes place in mosques that are not under government supervision and in places where there is a large concentration of lower class Moslems. A large part of the crowd in such gatherings consists of second and third generation of immigrants who were not able to integrate in European society and as such feel rejected by it.
These young people are the main target group for recruiters of terror organizations. Many of those arrested on suspicion of links to terror groups in the continent, were born in Europe.
(2004-07-20 11:58:16.0)
Moslem women.
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5. Muslim growth vs. Jewish growth
Joel K., Cleveland, OH(2004-07-20 09:33:43.607 EST)
Big difference: 2.2 Billion Muslims. 9 to 15 million in Europe, alone. 15 million Jews. About 2 million (and rapidly decreasing) in Europe. Jews: pretty assimiliated. Muslims: Don't assimilate. Jews: not participating in terrorism. Muslims: well, what more need I say?
4. Mr Pepe and his "bad argument".
uzziel(2004-07-20 09:26:59.903 EST)
Actually the number of jews around the world is decreasing. Pls take a look at the stats before making an argument of it. Tell me how many jews have been involved in terrorist attacks, let say, in the last 10 years, around the world ? And how many moslems have been involved in terrorist attacks, claiming that their actions are "jihad", a religious holy war? "Anyone" can be very racist or out of the reality.
3. As the world turns.
Y. Schneider, Canada(2004-07-20 09:18:19.343 EST)
Currently arab and muslim terrorists are Israel's and America's problem. But as the muslim menace continues to spread like a virulent plague, soon western democracy in European states will be threatened. . When they finally wake up and see the destruction caused by the muslims in their midst, the war on terror can finally commence.
2. Bad argument !
Jose, London(2004-07-20 08:53:46.03 EST)
I guess using the same tone, one can argue that the rise in population of Jews around the world is also a menace to world peace, given that they support Israel's murderous policies and state terrorism. How racist can anyone be ?
1. muslims in Europe
jkappert, porto(2004-07-20 07:23:52.45 EST)
Thanksfully there is a widespread tolerance of other religions in Europe. Divided betwee catholics and protestants, Europeans have learned not to criticize religious standpoints. As long as the world will not go to intercultural war, in Europe will prevail peace.
Israel concerned about rise of Islam in Europe
Classified Foreign Ministry report states 9 to 15 million Moslems in Europe could increase influence of Islam on shape of continent in future.
Ilil Shahar
European nations are concerned about the rise of Islam, which is now the second largest religion in Europe, a classified Foreign Ministry report states.
According to the report, most EU nations perceive the presence of radical Moslems as a threat to state security and the fabric of life. The Moslem population in Europe is growing rapidly and now consists of between 9 and 15 million people.
“According to the demographic data, the number of Moslems will continue to steadily rise due to a high birth rate and the continued mass immigrations. The meaning of such a rise could be the increased influence Moslems have on the shape of Europe in the futureâ€, the report states.
The report adds that the influx of immigrating Moslems, especially women, is rising as European nations are failing to deal with the phenomenon of “importing†brides from Islamic countries, brides who are preferred by Moslem men since they have yet to be exposed to the undesired effects of Western society.
The September 11 attacks in New York and Washington and the March 11 bombings in Madrid have led to increased intelligence cooperation between European nations in order to enhance the surveillance on radical Moslem groups. Investigations revealed that such elements undertake extensive operations throughout the continent.
According to the report, there are two contradictory trends among Moslem communities in Europe: on the one hand, large sections of the population want to become integrated in the local population but on the other hand, there are some groups who demand their uniqueness be recognized.
In the large Moslem communities in France, Britain and Germany, the Moslem immigrants tend to close themselves in their communities and establish religious, communal and ethnic institutions. The report states that there are dozens of groups in Europe whose agenda stems from that of the radical “Moslem Brotherhoodâ€.
The report adds that the majority of radical preaching takes place in mosques that are not under government supervision and in places where there is a large concentration of lower class Moslems. A large part of the crowd in such gatherings consists of second and third generation of immigrants who were not able to integrate in European society and as such feel rejected by it.
These young people are the main target group for recruiters of terror organizations. Many of those arrested on suspicion of links to terror groups in the continent, were born in Europe.
(2004-07-20 11:58:16.0)
Moslem women.
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5. Muslim growth vs. Jewish growth
Joel K., Cleveland, OH(2004-07-20 09:33:43.607 EST)
Big difference: 2.2 Billion Muslims. 9 to 15 million in Europe, alone. 15 million Jews. About 2 million (and rapidly decreasing) in Europe. Jews: pretty assimiliated. Muslims: Don't assimilate. Jews: not participating in terrorism. Muslims: well, what more need I say?
4. Mr Pepe and his "bad argument".
uzziel(2004-07-20 09:26:59.903 EST)
Actually the number of jews around the world is decreasing. Pls take a look at the stats before making an argument of it. Tell me how many jews have been involved in terrorist attacks, let say, in the last 10 years, around the world ? And how many moslems have been involved in terrorist attacks, claiming that their actions are "jihad", a religious holy war? "Anyone" can be very racist or out of the reality.
3. As the world turns.
Y. Schneider, Canada(2004-07-20 09:18:19.343 EST)
Currently arab and muslim terrorists are Israel's and America's problem. But as the muslim menace continues to spread like a virulent plague, soon western democracy in European states will be threatened. . When they finally wake up and see the destruction caused by the muslims in their midst, the war on terror can finally commence.
2. Bad argument !
Jose, London(2004-07-20 08:53:46.03 EST)
I guess using the same tone, one can argue that the rise in population of Jews around the world is also a menace to world peace, given that they support Israel's murderous policies and state terrorism. How racist can anyone be ?
1. muslims in Europe
jkappert, porto(2004-07-20 07:23:52.45 EST)
Thanksfully there is a widespread tolerance of other religions in Europe. Divided betwee catholics and protestants, Europeans have learned not to criticize religious standpoints. As long as the world will not go to intercultural war, in Europe will prevail peace.