The Economist separates Islam from Islamism in Europe debate
An Economist editorial argues that Islam itself poses no serious danger in Europe, while Islamism and fear of Islam do.
The Economist has argued that Islam should be distinguished from Islamism and from fear of Islam in Europe.
In an editorial published on 10 September, the publication says Islam itself poses no serious danger. It argues instead that Islamism and fear of Islam pose the greater risks.
The supplied summary does not define Islamism or set out the evidence behind the editorial’s conclusions. It also provides no country examples, incidents or supporting data.
The argument therefore turns on a distinction between a religion, an ideology and the reactions directed towards them. The available material does not establish how The Economist applies those distinctions across Europe.
The editorial is titled “The truth and the lies about Islam in Europe”. Its central claim should be understood as an argument advanced by The Economist, rather than as an independently verified finding in the supplied material.
