1 in 5 British Muslims sympathize with jihadists
One in five British Muslims sympathize with British citizens who flee the UK to join Islamic State , a poll revealed Sunday - and that number rises to one in four among British Muslims ages 18-34.
The Survation poll, published by the Sun, polled 1,003 British citizens about ISIS and their views on the UK's approach to terrorism.
38% of respondents agreed that Muslims "should not have to condemn" terror attacks carried out by ISIS; 51% believe that it is the Muslim community's responsibility to condemn attacks.
The overwhelming majority of respondents, some 71%, stated that their Muslim and British identities were "equally important" to them, versus 17% who said their Muslim identity is more important and 6% who say their British identity is more important.
The Survation poll, published by the Sun, polled 1,003 British citizens about ISIS and their views on the UK's approach to terrorism.
38% of respondents agreed that Muslims "should not have to condemn" terror attacks carried out by ISIS; 51% believe that it is the Muslim community's responsibility to condemn attacks.
The overwhelming majority of respondents, some 71%, stated that their Muslim and British identities were "equally important" to them, versus 17% who said their Muslim identity is more important and 6% who say their British identity is more important.
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