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November 13, 2006

Muslims in USA: Abdo book reviewed

The Washington Post gives a nice review of Genevieve Abdo's recent book examining the attitudes and status of the American Muslim community. He seems mystified, however, that someone might actually think Irshad Manji, a Muslim dissenter (whatever that means), is a self-promoting phony. Nonetheless, on the broader issues, Abdo argues, and Dirda agrees, that the Muslim community is beset by both a desire to be more engaging (and the opportunity is stronger in America than Europe) and a desire to withdraw into a cocoon of disengagement, retrogression, and perpetual taking offense.

Posted by Matthew Hogan at November 13, 2006 08:20 PM
Filed Under: American Culture


Comments

Hey, when did you join me? Whinging bastid!

Welcome.

Posted by: The Lounsbury at November 15, 2006 11:38 AM

Just recently. I blackmailed the site goddess, told her I'd make up lies about her, and spread false rumors that she has actual emotions. Despite the obvious lack of credibility to the charges, she caved!

Posted by: matthew hogan at November 15, 2006 06:29 PM

Ahem.

In truth, Matthew is our most prolific author (next to you and I). Commitment should be rewarded.

Also he needs a place to get those awful puns out of his system.

Posted by: eerie [TypeKey Profile Page] at November 15, 2006 06:47 PM

Who says my puns are offal?

Posted by: matthew hogan at November 15, 2006 07:04 PM

Hmmm, I always found bribery more transparent than blackmail, but there it is. Good to have you.

Posted by: The Lounsbury at November 16, 2006 04:49 AM

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