19 March 2013

Islamophobia Hurts Aussie Multiculturalism

.... The report says many submissions asserted that multiculturalism was “laying the foundations for ethnic separatism under increased migration from Islamic countries”.

The parliamentary committee also heard accusations that Muslim imams were encouraging Muslim-only enclaves.

“References were made to Muslim 'enclaves' in Sydney and Melbourne, and the riots in Cronulla in 2005, to suggest a lack of willingness on the part of Muslims to embrace the Australian lifestyle, values and behaviors,” the report says.

The report, however, notes that most Australians are not racist and are comfortable with cultural diversity.

“Nevertheless, a small but vocal number in the community hold racist views and are exacting a high toll both on emerging communities and on social cohesion.” [OnIslam.net] Read more