ISLAM IS A RELIGION OF PEACE

Source: Intelligence Squared June 20, 2015

Intelligence Squared U.S. brings provocative and timely debates.

Is the rise of terrorism and violence justifiably traced to the teachings of Islam, or is this call to war a twisted interpretation of the true Muslim faith? Most of the world's 1.5 billion Muslims are moderates who see Islamic terrorism as a violation of their sacred texts. Is it wrong to let a radical minority represent authentic Islam? Has fear blinded us to its lessons of tolerance and peace?

FOR Zeba Kahn Writer and advocate for Muslim-American civic engagement

For the motion FOR Maajid Nawaz Director of the Quilliam Foundation

Against the Motion AGAINST Douglas Murray Founder and Director of the Centre for Social Cohesion

Against the motion AGAINST Ayaan Hirsi Ali Founder, A.H.A. Foundation

Moderator Image MODERATOR John Donvan Author and correspondent for ABC News.