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Report Critiques Religious Bias, Ignoring Jihadist Threats

8/11/2025

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A new report from the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights raises alarms about the growing influence of "religious extremism," singling out Catholicism while overlooking the dangers posed by Islamic extremism. Critics contend this narrow focus reveals a bias against the Catholic Church, diverting attention from the real threat of jihadist violence in Europe.

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A new report from the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights raises alarms about the growing influence of "religious extremism," singling out Catholicism while overlooking the dangers posed by Islamic extremism. Critics contend this narrow focus reveals a bias against the Catholic Church, diverting attention from the real threat of jihadist violence in Europe.