Tough issues identified by the Christian Muslim Forum

• Media, free speech, public debate: where does legitimate criticism blur into ridicule, bigotry and xenophobia?

• Anti-Muslim hate crime: substantial rise, impact on Muslim communities, on society

• Persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countriesRace & Islam, race and Christianity: the impact of race and racism on Christian-Muslim relationships

• Relationships with Government: who is and who is not at the table when policies affecting Christians and Muslims are being developed and funded?

• Far right: intimidation of Muslims in the name of Christianity

• Marginalisation of Muslims in public life: a different experience from many (but not all) Christians

• Guidelines for worship: Christians visiting mosques, Muslims visiting churches

• Victim mentality and white saviour syndrome: differing experiences of the heritage of colonialism and immigration

• Extremism, terrorism and the Prevent Programme: fears of terrorism in the name of Islam, support and criticism of the Prevent Programme

• Freedom of religion and belief: freedom to worship in safety, to express religion or belief

• Reputation and loyalty: being regarded as a sell-out, or as naïve and providing credibility for extremists‘

• Christianist’ analysis: clash of civilisations, European Christian heritage seen as incompatible with peaceful co-existence with Islam