What's real and what's true aren't necessarily the same.
There is no alternative to the peaceful coexistence of cultures.
Liberate yourself, because no one else is going to liberate you
Fundamentalism isn't about religion, it's about power.
I remember when I was young, many cities in the Muslim world were cosmopolitan cities with a lot of culture.
You start at the stupid end of the book, and if you're lucky you finish at the smart end.