Giving Voice to True Moderates

by IPT News • Sep 12, 2008 at 9:30 am

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Picking up on Zuhdi Jasser's point from Thursday, FOX News has this story spotlighting efforts by American Muslims to build a platform reflecting the truly moderate views of their communities.

Jasser formed the American Islamic Forum for Democracy. The FOX story also cites the Free Muslim Coalition and International Quranic Center as examples of Muslim voices tackling extremism head-on.

The story quotes American Islamic Congress (slogan: "Passionate About Moderation") founder Zainab Al-Suwaij saying there's no wiggle room "for radicalism and extremism and terrorism." His organization makes that point in a campaign called "No Buts."

Visit their sites and see the contrast they offer to the self-appointed national organizations.

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