Reply to comment

Over the years, Europe has been extending little support for integration of immigrants’ religions and cultures while America offer better social space for immigrants to integrate. However, integration and understanding of other religions and cultures offer a mammoth challenge worldwide.

Given financial rationalization process in Europe and America, funds committed for promoting cross-culturism were slashed last year, literally leaving vital organizations like UN Alliance of Civilizations handicapped.

Instead of extremists spoiling the atmosphere, the West should use OBL’s removal as an opportunity to make a new start with the Muslims. US President Barack Obama wisely clarified in his first post-Osama press conference that America’s war was not with Islam. His words should be realized in actions by taking serious note of religious and racist discrimination. Media coverage of OBL story signifies the dire need for greater sensitization of the media about covering other religions and cultures.

Share this page