Don't fall into the fear-mongers' trap over Islam
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Re: "West not to blame for jihadism", Letters, April 30.
Mr Barrett’s interpretation of Islam is highly selective and does not reflect the mainstream beliefs and practices of that religion. Examples of fanaticism can be found in other religions, but that does not make them representative of that particular faith.
Sectarianism is and has been fuelled by politicians stirring up hatred for their own ends, and in today’s world there is no shortage of such politicians.
Ian Martin
