Ahh, the migration of modern radical Islam. A topic we all know rather well.
This one was simple.
The Assignment: Islamic Relations
Islamic Fundamentalism sometimes threatens secular governments because it offers a complete set of laws that could replace existing leadership. Which countries have large or vocal Muslim populations and a secular government? Which governments have converted to Islamic law, and what is the result for their countrymen?
Both Islam and Christianity are spreading throughout the world, although for the most part, to different places. These two religions share much in common: not only a common origin, but both are universalizing and attempt to convert others.
In what locations is Islam on the rise, and where is Christianity increasing? In what countries or regions do these two religions confront each other most directly—and what is the result? How is the common ground evident, and what comes into conflict?
The Middle East seems to be in endless turmoil, particularly with animosity between Jews and Muslims. To what extent are the skirmishes based on religious beliefs and to what extent are they ethnic, political, or cultural? Choose a recent news article about a Middle East conflict and analyze it closely.
