Muslims surveyed.New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of (ENI) -- Muslims in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. appear to have been largely assimilated into the broader U.S. society, finds a new survey which also reports that nearly eight in 10 Muslim Americans overwhelmingly condemn the practice of suicide bombings. Still, the survey by the Pew Research Center The Pew Research Center is a "fact tank" based in Washington, D.C., that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the USA and the world. The Center and its projects receive funding from The Pew Charitable Trusts. found that about a quarter of young Muslim Americans feel there are times when such bombings can be justified. The picture painted of the survey--said to be the first comprehensive survey of Muslim Americans--finds that they are relatively happy in the U.S. and feel more a part of its society than Muslims who have emigrated to Europe feel about living in their countries. The survey found that a majority of Muslim Americans believe in the "American Dream American dream also American Dream n. An American ideal of a happy and successful life to which all may aspire: " and that hard work pays off. At the same time, 53 percent say life for Muslim Americans has become more difficult in the U.S. since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. |
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