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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/2096385/Labour-Hazel-Blears-says-sidelining-of-Christianity-is-’common-sense’.html

“Hazel Blears, Communities Secretary, says sidelining of Christianity is ‘common sense’”
By George Pitcher and Jonathan Wynne-Jones
Last Updated: 2:27AM BST 09/06/2008

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “However Malaysia’s Prime Minister warned yesterday that Muslim extremism in Britain will grow unless the Government and society learn to understand Islam.

Abdullah Badawi claimed that the legacy of Britain’s imperial past has hampered its ability to appreciate its Islamic population.

In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, the prime minister urged Gordon Brown to allow the country’s Muslims to live under Islamic law, but also said that they must prove their worth to society.

Mr Abdullah argues that the Government must do more to ensure Muslims do not feel discriminated against if it is to tackle the rise of radicalism.

“The failure to understand Muslims is driving a divide between the communities,” he said.

“Gordon Brown must encourage a better understanding because Britain must appreciate its Muslims.””

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Mr Abdullah, who was talking on the eve of a landmark summit of world leaders, echoed the calls of the Archbishop of Canterbury earlier this year for Muslims to be able to live under sharia.

The Malaysian Prime Minister also acknowledged that Muslims must also play their part in proving their value as immigrants.”