although I note your comments.
Incidentally I disagree with your view that an invading power should not at least
have some semblance of moral authority and some 'locus standi'. Without that
its justification for invasion sounds hollow and it joins the league of blatant hypocrites.
To say that you, as a power, are invading to install democracy whilst
your own government is undemocratic is weird. What do you think?
Dr. Gloria Emeagwali
www.africahistory.net
www.esnips.com/web/GloriaEmeagwali
emeagwali@ccsu.edu
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From: usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com [usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of kenneth harrow [harrow@msu.edu]
Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 5:51 AM
To: usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: USA Africa Dialogue Series - Imperiled Revolutions
the binary postulated here is too neat. "Islam" is better written
"Islams." there are strong divisions in most countries in the middle
east, i believe, concerning more conservative versus more liberal
understandings of islam.
i think one could also argue that liberal secularism is also the product
of a relatively small segment of most societies around the world, with
differences. in the u.s. conservatives run against "secular humanism,"
and have managed to demonize it, for example. and the split here in
france is clearly along similar left-right divisions over liberal
secularism.
ken
On 6/26/11 4:15 AM, Emeagwali, Gloria (History) wrote:
> Islam is embraced by the vast majority of the Middle East. The idea of a liberal secular republic is the vision of the bourgeoisie, professional elements among the middle strata, and the more organized and skilled sections of the working class. There is little doubt that the mosque provided an institutional foundation for opposition to secular authoritarian leaders – the Church took on a similar role in Eastern Europe under communism – and it makes sense that organizations like the Muslim Brotherhood should have a jump start on political organization in the post-revolutionary society.
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kenneth w. harrow
distinguished professor of english
michigan state university
department of english
east lansing, mi 48824-1036
ph. 517 803 8839
harrow@msu.edu
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