17 July 2013
Buddhist-Muslim Conflict in Asia Rears its Ugly Head
Tibetan men at Tharlam monastery of Tibetan Buddhism
This opinion piece argues that the current violence between Asian Muslims and Buddhists is not religiously motivated -- i.e., the true causes are land disputes and aggressive nationalism. What to do then? Well, at a minimum the area's governments might want to apply the rule of law equitably and ensure a prudent separation between church and state.
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Michael Vatikiotis
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