Daniel Pipes es optimista. Con reservas, pero optimista. Basa su optimismo en lo que él considera un «conato de renacimiento» del movimiento «cristiano/liberal»:
Three similarities bear noting: both Allam (author of a book titled Viva Israele) and Wilders (whose film emphasizes Muslim violence against Jews) stand up for Israel and the Jews; Muslim threats against their lives have forced both for years to live under state-provided round-the-clock police protection; and, more profoundly, the two share a passion for European civilization.
Indeed, Allam and Wilders may represent the vanguard of a Christian/liberal reassertion of European values. It is too soon to predict, but these staunch individuals could provide a crucial boost for those intent on maintaining the continent’s historic identity.
Si leemos a Melvin E. Matthews Jr., la cosa cambia. Del optimismo pasamos a la reserva. Justificada, si damos pábulo a su análisis, en el que nos muestra cómo la indiferencia de un gran número de musulmanes ante la «terrorificación del Islam» es la verdadera causa de que el «mal uso» del Corán no sea debidamente frenado allí donde debería hacerse: en el islam mismo:
Islam is no more inclined to terrorism than any other monotheistic faith. Like its sisters, Christianity and Judaism, it can be both merciful and stern in practice; like them, it also teaches the love of God and the humanity of all mankind, believers and unbelievers alike. In times past, Islam has served as the bedrock of flourishing, tolerant, and peaceful orders. But sociologists will say that a religion, at any point in time, is whatever its adherents understand it to be. If that is so, then Islam, as understood by too many Muslims, is in danger of deteriorating into a manifesto for terror. The reason: Too many Muslims have been silent in the face of horrific deeds committed by an extremist minority.
Curiosamente coincido con ambos en una apreciación: islám no es lo mismo que islamismo. Saquen sus propias conclusiones.
