1. Richard D. Connerney describes how his views on Islam changed after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Does such a personal description of evolving views make his conclusions more believable, in your view? Explain why or why not.
2. Connerney, Teresa Watanabe, and other authors in this chapter cite verses in the Koran in support of their respective positions. Why would such citations be important in arguments about Islam? Are their differences of opinion the result of citing different verses of the Koran or of interpreting them differently, or both"
3. Javeed Akhter is a Muslim while John Perazzo is not. Is this status relevant in evaluating their arguments interpreting a fundamental Islamic concept such as jihad? Explain. 4. Patrick Lang draws a line between “ordinary Muslims” and Islamic fundamentalists. David F. Forte draws a line between Islamic fundamentalists and the terrorists behind the September 11 attacks. What evidence do...