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“Uniting against Radicalism,” which appeared on the website front
page in January 2005, was recommended by the site editor in the following
announcement:

Since the 9/11 terror attacks, many believe that the world is going through a
"Clash of Civilizations" as described by Samuel P. Huntington, mainly between
the Islamic world and the Judeo-Christian West. This perception is often en-
hanced by violent groups who claim to act in the name of Religion. However,
all three monotheistic religions also preach benevolent values, such as peace,
love and compassion. It seems, therefore, that each of the three traditions offers
its followers a choice between militant interpretations and tolerant ones. The
renowned Islamic scholar, Harun Yahya of Turkey, suggests that this choice is
heavily affected by human tendencies and modern political ideologies. In his
article, "Uniting Against Radicalism, Yahya claims that the radical mentality is
diametrically opposed to the very essence of Islam and thus, those who preach
hatred and violence cannot be seen as genuine representatives of Islam.
Moreover, he thinks that only a joint action by true believers - Christians,
Muslims and Jews - can put a stop to the clash between fanatics on all sides.

Uniting against Radicalism Uniting against Radicalism (Hebrew)
“I sincerely express that I believe Harun Yahya articles can rescue men’s lives. The reli-
gious teachings in these articles are enough for a reader to stay away from violence and
hatred.” (Hopeways.org site editor)

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