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How to Tell the Difference

Some want to pin the Paris attacks on an entire religion of 1.5 billion people. Here’s how to tell the difference between ISIS and Muslims.

By: Jen Sorensen ,; Truthout

Published: November 17, 2015

Some want to pin the Paris attacks on an entire religion of 1.5 billion people. Here's how to tell the difference between ISIS and Muslims.

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