Are Muslims really turning against the cult of the suicide bomber?

by Peter C. Glover

"Muslims increasingly reject Osama bin Laden and oppose suicide bombings." While The (London) Times' (July 26, 2007) opening line captured the main findings of a new poll of Muslim opinion, the article captured something else - a palpable mood of hope that ran through the Western media's coverage generally, for a new rapprochement with the Muslim world. But is it a realistic hope? Or are we in the West just keep clutching at straw poll idealism?  more...