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Article: Qatar: future Muslim leaders seek fresh path.(WORLD)
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- The Christian Science Monitor
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- January 20, 2009
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Byline: Caryle Murphy Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
DOHA, Qatar -- The question put to the young Muslims gathered here from around the world went to the heart of today's perceived clash between Islam and the West: "Do Muslims and non-Muslims share equal responsibility in taking steps to reduce Muslim extremism?"
The answer, delivered instantly through wireless voting pads, was crystal clear: Seventy-five percent replied "Yes."
The verdict is worth heeding because of where it happened: At a conference of 300 progressive Muslim activists from 75 countries.
The "Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow Conference," was meant to be a ...