See Charleston Gazette (WV) editorial on 'Fear of Muslims" that compares current immigration of Muslims with previous struggles in this country in assimilating Catholic newcomers from Ireland, the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe.  Predicts a similar path of successful assimilation for Muslims as the earlier groups and recommends a new book on the subject . . . "The Myth of the Muslim Tide: Do Immigrants Threaten the West?"

Condolence Message 

The Institute of Interfaith Dialog condemns, in the strongest possible terms the mindless and brutal attack against the U.S. Embassy in Libya. We are deeply saddened by the loss of U.S. Ambassador Hon. Stevens and three U.S. diplomats.

We consider this unfortunate event only as a call to further our activities to facilitate direct human communication in the service of mutual understanding and respect among fellow humans.

We, the Institute of Interfaith Dialog, offer our most sincere condolences and sympathy to the families and friends of the victims of this tragic event.

Ali R. Candir

Executive Director

On September 13, 2012, the Libyan Student Association at West Virginia University sponsored a vigil to express condolences regarding the recent deaths of US diplomatic workers in Libya.

Their comments include references to the teachings of Islam that are relevant to interfaith awareness and peacemaking.

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