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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 07:25) Islam or Islamism? 25 Years After 9/11 Americans and Britons Wrestle with Government Confusion About Islam Islamism is a threat to Britain. Islam is not. by The Economist The truth and the lies about Islam in Europe by The Economist Part II (07:25 – 13:47) The Sword or the Ballot Box: The Worldview Collision of the West with Islam The good news: few Muslims want to subvert European democracy: The bad news: there is no easy way to counter those who do The Economist by The Economist…
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