A Europe that qualifies its own values is not attractive in the eyes of Muslims. Europe must conduct itself as a strong partner, both intellectually ….

Islam developed in opposition to orthodox Christianity from the very start, and it considers itself superior to Christianity. So far, it has only bee….

Europe's experiment with multiculturalism, or the side-by-side existence of different cultures, has failed throughout the continent. Integration requ….

Suicide attacks are the actions of losers who have nothing left to lose. In this case, Islam serves as a mask, a cover for desperation and nihilism, ….

Europe sees itself as a liberal-minded society. It has no desire to be, nor can it be, a "Christian club..

The distinction between radical Islam and moderate Muslims is important, as are the differences between Sunnis and Shiites, and between militant and ….

One unanswered question is whether a Euro-Islam that combines Islam with democracy will be possible in the future. We mustn't confuse desire with rea….

Christianity brought something new and revolutionary: freedom and unconditional dignity for each individual, regardless of his religion, culture or n….

The end of World War I also marked the end of bourgeois culture. An inner emptiness developed that, in the 19th and 20th centuries, paved the way for….

The religious wars showed that the Christian faith was no longer Europe's unifying force. A new common ground was needed, and it was found in reason,….

Where it is the majority religion, Islam does not recognize religious freedom, at least not as we understand it. Islam is a different culture. This d….

Islam in the Arab world coexists with Indonesian, Pakistani and Turkish Islam. There is limited solidarity, even within the Arab world..

The fundamental issue, when it comes to Europe's future, will be whether and how we manage to transfer the ideals that once made Europe great - espec….

Islam undoubtedly deserves respect. It has some things in common with Christianity, such as Abraham as a common progenitor, and the belief in only on….

Only a Europe that is conscious of its own values can be both an economically strong and a morally and intellectually respected partner, and thereby ….

The scientific and societal achievements of the modern age are undisputable. But after the French Revolution, modernity increasingly emancipated itse….

The conflict with Islam has, after all, existed throughout European history..

The distinction between the religious and secular orders is a fundamental aspect of Christianity. This distinction is an innovation compared to Islam….

There is no such thing as one Islam. The Koran is ambiguous and Islam is not a monolithic entity..

Those who are unprepared to demonstrate tolerance cannot expect or even demand tolerance for themselves..