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September 14, 2004
Why Muslims Should Support Intelligent Design
[Originally published in Islam Online]
I have traveled a lot around the US and the UK, lecturing to Muslim audiences. One common trait I have noticed is the concern Muslims feel for the future of their children. Several conferences I attended had topics such as "Saving Our Families" or "How To Raise Our Children As Good Muslims." The reason for this concern is obvious: These Muslim families are living in a highly secularized society that has cultural traits that are destructive to traditional values. The profane culture of MTV, pornography, consumerism and hedonism — what political scientist Benjamin Barber calls the "The McWorld" — is at odds with Muslim values.
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