Poll points to general dislike of non-Christian religions by Cdns

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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – One could argue a lot of it has to do with ignorance, the Angus Reid Global survey points to a general dislike of all non-Christian religions especially Islam.

Omar Khan with the Islamic Society of BC says education is key to understanding.

“Politics of the middle east are quite predominant in the news, that helps to shape public opinion as well with violent images seen in war-torn countries and the Israel-Palestine crisis that has been ongoing for over a decade.”

He feels there has been a constant barrage of negative news that has shaped the opinions of Canadians for decades

“Muslim organizations and individuals have been working really hard to try to dispel some of these myths, but from the Muslim perspective… We are overwhelmed.”

69 per cent of those in Quebec have an unfavourable view of Islam.  54 per cent of Canadians outside Quebec feel the same way.

Younger and university educated Canadians hold more favourable opinions of non-Judeo-Christian religions.

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