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Thursday, February 17, 2011
New Poll Reveals American Attitudes Toward U.S. Muslim Community
Public Religion Research Institute yesterday announced the results of a poll (full results) of 1,015 adults completed last week seeking the views of Americans on the Muslim community in the U.S. The poll reveals that 56% of Americans say that upcoming Congressional hearings on alleged extremism in the American Muslim community are a good idea. 72% say Congress should investigate religious extremism anywhere it exists, and not focus just on the Muslim community. 46% believe that American Muslims have not done enough to oppose extremism in their communities. 49% reject the idea that Muslims have been unfairly targeted by law enforcement. 62% believe Muslims are an important part of the American religious community. 22% believe that Muslims want to establish Shari'a law as the law of the land in the U.S. The poll also shows that there is a significant correlation between trust in Fox News and negative attitudes toward Muslims. Religion Dispatches reports on the poll.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
New Poll Reveals American Attitudes Toward U.S. Muslim Community
Public Religion Research Institute yesterday announced the results of a poll (full results) of 1,015 adults completed last week seeking the views of Americans on the Muslim community in the U.S. The poll reveals that 56% of Americans say that upcoming Congressional hearings on alleged extremism in the American Muslim community are a good idea. 72% say Congress should investigate religious extremism anywhere it exists, and not focus just on the Muslim community. 46% believe that American Muslims have not done enough to oppose extremism in their communities. 49% reject the idea that Muslims have been unfairly targeted by law enforcement. 62% believe Muslims are an important part of the American religious community. 22% believe that Muslims want to establish Shari'a law as the law of the land in the U.S. The poll also shows that there is a significant correlation between trust in Fox News and negative attitudes toward Muslims. Religion Dispatches reports on the poll.
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