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

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

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 mystical Islam.

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, but not for religion.

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

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 reality.