“The intention is to replace pluralism with a religious monoculture.”The study says that such violence and intolerance have been a major of cross-border migration. The effects of Islamist hyperextremism are felt most keenly in the Middle East and some African countries, but the report notes that the west is far from immune. In his foreword to the study, he writes: “Our world teeters on the brink of complete catastrophe as extremism threatens to wipe out all trace of diversity in society. It also says the situation has improved for some faith minorities in countries such as Bhutan, Egypt and Qatar over the past two years. Pontifex also said that western policymakers had to “rethink their whole outlook” and acknowledge the pivotal role that religion plays in global politics.

Source: The Guardian November 15, 2016 10:52 UTC