Call to bridge West-Muslim divide

[T_i_B]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6142308.stm

A cross-cultural group of 20 prominent world figures has called for urgent efforts to heal the growing divide between Muslim and Western societies.

The chief causes of the rift are not religion or history, they say, but recent political developments, notably the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Alliance of Civilisations, which includes Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu and former Iranian President Mohammed Khatami, dismisses the notion that a clash of civilisations is inevitable, but says that swift action is needed.

The experts call for renewed effort from the international community to resolve the Middle East crisis.

[PsychoDad]

1. It's not "a clash of civilisations ".

It's a desire for US control and monopoly of mid-east oil reserves, and the policies produced thereby.

Most Mid-east muslims like America, Americans and most things american. It's the American gun in their face that they have a problem with.

peace.

[Orrin_73]

2. Well said PsychoDad

[The2ndWheel]

3. Yeah, and....

we need the energy for endless economic growth, because everyone wants everything, so they'll have to accept the gun in their face.

You forgot that part.

[pberq]

4. "It's a desire for US control and monopoly of mid-east oil reserves"

Yes.