Anti-Muslim crusaders make millions spreading fear | tennessean.com | The Tennessean

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Anti-Muslim crusaders make millions spreading fear | tennessean.com | The Tennessean.

Leaders of the so-called “anti-jihad” movement portray themselves as patriots, defending America against radical Islam. And they’ve found an eager audience in ultra-conservative Christians and mosque opponents in Middle Tennessee. One national consultant testified in an ongoing lawsuit aimed at stopping a new Murfreesboro mosque.

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