The Briefing 02-04-16

In historic mosque visit, Obama attempts to reduce teaching of Islam to moralismNew York Times (Gardiner Harris) — Obama, in Mosque Visit, Denounces Anti-Muslim BiasThe White House — Remarks by the President at Islamic Society of Baltimore

In influential mosques across the globe, demise of the West a common theme preachedWall Street Journal (Steven Stalinsky) — A Mosque as Extremist Megaphone

Statement for religious freedom signed in country that does not recognize Christian faithNew York Times (Aida Alami) — Muslim Conference Calls for Protection of Religious MinoritiesWashington Post (Ayman S. Ibrahim) — History suggests Marrakesh Declaration no guarantee of religious freedom

Death of militarized fourth-grader in Afghanistan exposes horror story of child combatantsNew York Times (Mujib Mashal and Taimoor Shah) — Taliban Gun Down 10-Year-Old Militia Hero in Afghanistan

Proponent of forcing bakers to bake gay cakes changes mind, champions freedom of conscienceThe Guardian (Peter Tatchell) — I’ve changed my mind on the gay cake row. Here’s why