Nowadays, we come across various debates on the Internet related to Islam and the West. The most favorite topic, for all the Internet users, is whether Islam and the West can ever find peace? You will also come across people discussing the current relations of Islam and the West. So, in a nutshell Islam and the West are the two highly discussed topics on the Internet.

Answering the above stated questions is not an issue. One can either say a big NO or a clear YES, but the key or the solution to these questions lies behind the logic which we largely fail to present. We never ponder on the little things or skip them, considering them as the least important things. We join online debates just for the sake of fun or to present an argument for the sake of an argument. We never join these discussions to find solutions or to appreciate what other persons are saying. This is the major reason behind our failure. This is why, we have failed to find out the answer to the question, CAN ISLAM AND THE WEST EVER FIND PEACE?

A logical reasoning and an answer are the need of the hour. We need to change our attitudes. We cannot expect the higher authorities (government) to spoon feed us. We need to understand our responsibilities and play our part in reforming the society.

The moment we start thinking and taking things seriously, we will come to a sound conclusion – a conclusion which will have a solid answer to our all queries; a conclusion which will unfold everything and present a real picture in front of us.

So, you need to understand that to be a part of some debates and discussions for fun won’t do any good to our society. We need to understand the issue. We need to find out where the problem is, and then we should proceed forward to setting things right.

Therefore, when we talk about Islam and the West, we should realize the seriousness of the issue. It is not a child’s play or something to be ignored without taking a notice. This is a serious issue which demands our attention. This issue needs to be resolved a.s.a.p., else we might witness an outrageous collision of the two resulting in complete destruction.

We need to find out the loop holes, and we should work on them in order to bring the two communities together. We ought to change the perception of people. Though, it is a demanding task, but the end result is fruitful, and take it from me you will not regret it. We do not need any radical changes; we just need a change in our attitudes and the rest will change accordingly.

I hope that you do not take it like any other article on the internet. I am optimistic that you will learn something from it and will apply to see a better world where Islam and the West are at PEACE.

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France is a country that has a rich history and culture. It is also inhabited by people from various ethnicities, who add a lot to its lifestyle and heritage. As of 2011, France was considered to have a population of 65.8 million. The top international communities in France include Slavic, North African and Western and Central African, Southeast Asian and the Basque minority. France is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in Europe.
The main population is white Caucasian. North African people represent the largest non-indigenous group that is called Arabs. It comprises Algerians, Tunisians and Moroccans with Algerians representing the largest part in the group. Arabs come from Berber and Kabyles groups. Black African groups come mainly from French colonies of Western and Central Africa. This group is also referred to as African-Caribbeans. The Asian community originates mainly from Vietnam and Laos. The non-French speaking groups originate from China, and Tamil. Other small groups come from Armenia, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Philippines, Georgia, Greece, Haiti, Iran, Italy, India, Korea, Lebanon, Romania and Turkey.

France is known for acknowledging cultural and ethnic differences, but is at the same time famous for racial discrimination problems. These discrimination problems ravaged its black and Arab groups who suffer already from unemployment and integration problems. France prides itself to be a country that recognizes all its citizens regardless of religion, race or origin. While this ideology is a noble one, reality is way different. Ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy suggested considering the American approach of equal opportunity, quotas and accurate statistics to reflect a more truthful image of France.

By France opting to categorize its ethnic groups by race and ethnicity, it would set the way for positive discrimination that is still a form of discrimination. Racial and xenophobia are deeply engraved in the French community. These attitudes are oriented mainly towards minorities and immigrants. Immigrants are usually held responsible for France’s problems including unemployment, decline in the quality of education and crime. Immigrants are seen capable of committing crime more than the average French person. An important portion of the French society thinks that immigrants should be repatriated. Discrimination and hatred acts are punishable by law. Racism can also be depicted in the country’s political system. People disagree whether minorities add value to the country. Tolerance degree varies among the French from the intolerant group to the most tolerant one. Moreover, huge efforts are made to crack down the illegal immigrants whose majority are Arab and Black African.

France views itself as a laic state and thus all funding is not allowed for religious institutions except for those having a cultural association. Islamic institutions are banned from this category as Muslims are considered to not have any historical ties to French history. Even though racism is banned in France, it is clearly a part from its everyday life. This reflects a clear failure of social integration of minorities and immigrants. A significant amount of work should be done to recognize this form of social failure, and combat it.

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