The West and the Rest: Is Islam Inherently Violent? Part 2

Once again, the West – or at least the USA – is throwing its weight around in smaller nations. This is a scenario all too familiar for those in many Muslim-majority nations which have historically been on the receiving end of Western imperialism and military power. Part 1 of this blog looked at some of the possible drivers of violence associated with Islam which some Christians believe to be rooted in its texts, teachings and history. Part 2 looks at some of the other explanations which Christians propose as the possible causes of such violence. This includes Western military interference and support for unjust undemocratic dictators, which smacks of hypocrisy to many Muslims.