Are Muslims Distinctive? represents the first major scientific effort to assess how Muslims and non-Muslims differ--and do not differ--in the contemporary world. Using rigorous methods and data drawn from around the globe; M. Steven Fish reveals that in some areas Muslims and non-Muslims differ less than is commonly imagined. Muslims are not inclined to favor the fusion of religious and political authority or especially prone to mass political violence. Yet there are differences: Gender inequality is more severe among Muslims; Muslims are unusually averse to homosexuality and other controversial behaviors; and democracy is rare in the Muslim world. Other areas of divergence bear the marks of a Muslim advantage: Homicide rates and class-based inequities are less severe among Muslims than non-Muslims. Fish's findings have vital implications for human welfare; interfaith understanding; and international relations.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Alan Swell researched and well written1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It was well written and explained the facts as close to the truth as any account of this terrible tragedy as is knownBy CustomerThe story of this book is one of the most puzzling and horrendous of any event in Utah; or U.S. history; involving a handful of Mormon militia located in Southern Utah. It brings to light what relatively few people know of the Massacre of a wagon train on its way to California. It was well written and explained the facts as close to the truth as any account of this terrible tragedy as is known.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Well researched and informative.By V LoveThis is probably as close to the truth of what led up to the massacre as you will find in print. Three LDS authors gave a good look at the circumstances surrounding it and did not seem to lighten the events due to their religious affiliation. It almost read like a novel and was a page turner even though you know the outcome. A very sad tale.
