Americanism vs. Islamism: The Other Side in the Battle of Ideas Takes the Field
Walter Lohman /
Yesterday, the same day news leaked that the Obama administration intends to abandon references to Islamist ideology in its review of U.S. national security strategy, the other team received a major boost. Tariq Ramadan, European Islamist superstar, arrived in New Jersey for a tour of the United States.
Heritage Foundation friend and inspiration for the title of this post, the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, has tracked Ramadan’s career and upcoming visit in vigorous detail. The following press release and links concerning his trip are well worth a read for anyone concerned about where the U.S. is headed in the battle of ideas:
AIFD urges critical engagement of Tariq Ramadan
April 7, 2010
Controversial European Islamist scholar coming to New York as he begins his American “Victory Tour” (more…)