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Tunisia Now Faces Question of Role of Islam In New Government

By Howard M. Friedman

Today's New York Times reports that Tunisia, in the wake of its successful revolution, now faces questions of the role of Islam in politics. Many in the traditionally secular and socially liberal country fear that conservative forces will press for infusing Islam into government. On Saturday thousands marched in Tunis demanding separation of religion and government.  The country's main Muslim movement, Ennahdha, opposes imposition of Islamic law in the country. However, last week security forces had to be called out to protect Tunis' brothels from rock-throwing protesters who shouted "No to brothels in a Muslim country!"

Full post as published by Religion Clause on February 21, 2011 (boomark / email).