More Muslims = Less Murder [STUDY]

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More Muslims = Less Murder [STUDY]

The episode on The Deen Show emphasizes the misconception that Muslims are inherently more prone to violence compared to followers of other religions. The guest, a political scientist from UC Berkeley, conducted a study comparing murder rates in Muslim countries to non-Muslim countries to debunk this stereotype. Surprisingly, the research revealed that predominantly Muslim countries have significantly lower murder rates, with an average of 2.4 per 100,000 people compared to 7.5 in non-Muslim countries. This correlation led to the profound conclusion that “more Muslims equal less murder,” challenging the common narrative propagated by some media outlets and individuals who unjustly demonize Muslims as inherently violent.

The episode encourages viewers to critically examine biases and preconceptions about Islam and Muslims, highlighting the importance of basing conclusions on empirical data rather than unfounded stereotypes. It reinforces the idea that generalizing any group of people as inherently more violent or peaceful is irrational and counterproductive. By debunking the myth of Muslims being more violent, the show invites a deeper reflection on the complexity of factors such as political context, socio-economic conditions, and cultural influences that contribute to societal behaviors. Ultimately, the episode aims to promote understanding and unity by dispelling misconceptions and fostering a more informed and inclusive perspective towards Muslims, demonstrating the significance of embracing facts over unsubstantiated beliefs.

“Whenever the subject of Islamist terrorism comes up, the national conversation almost always circles back to a somewhat bigoted question: are Muslims more violent than other kinds of people because of their religion?

What these conversations usually lack is data; that is, evidence that Muslim societies are actually more violent than other ones. And it turns out, according to UC-Berkeley Professor M. Steven Fish, that judging by murder rates, people in Muslim-majority countries actually tend to be significantly less violent:

“Predominantly, Muslim countries average 2.4 murders per annum per 100,000 people, compared to 7.5 in non-Muslim countries. The percentage of the society that is made up of Muslims is an extraordinarily good predictor of a country’s murder rate. More authoritarianism in Muslim countries does not account for the difference. I have found that controlling for political regime in statistical analysis does not change the findings. More Muslims, less homicide.”*

Read more here: http://www.vox.com/2015/1/30/7951309/islam-violence

This study obliterates the myth that Muslims are more violent