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Historical Antagonism Towards Islam
The West's antagonism towards Islam is attributed to historical reasons rather than objective ones. The first crusade was a pivotal event that united Europe for the first time, creating a psychological memory that still influences attitudes towards Islam. This socio-historical memory explains why individuals like Richard Dawkins, despite being atheists, may still lean towards Christianity.