Opposition to Islamic fundamentalism Ingrid Mattson

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mattson has been critic of islamic religious extremism since first encountered taliban while trying educate afghan refugee girls in pakistan. after september 11 attacks, mattson published internet article entitled “american muslims have special obligation.” in article, stated, “i, american muslim leader, denounce not suicide bombers , taliban, leaders of other muslim states thwart democracy, repress women, use qur justify un-islamic behavior , encourage violence.” since attacks of september 11, mattson been interviewed many times on radio. has lectured publicly denounce violence in name of islam , advocated peaceful resolution of conflicts , differences. in 2007 essay, mattson condemned “exclusivist, triumphalist, communal identities (religious or political)” justify violent attacks on other groups. mattson 1 of original signatories of amman message international muslim response sectarian violence , terrorism in name of islam.