(Anadolu) As racism and discrimination against Muslims in Austria soars, particularly after a terror attack on Nov. 2, clerics in the European country warn the authorities not to associate terrorism with any religion.
After a hijab and face veil ban, and ban on foreign funding of religious groups, populist politicians have upped the anti-Islam rhetoric since a [gunman] killed four people in the capital Vienna.
Right-wing Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced new measures, which would make “political Islam” a criminal offense.
Bishop Bernhard Heitz believes only justice could prevent terrorism, and that anti-Islam sentiments would be counter-productive.
