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Viral: Ben Affleck and the Media's Spin on Islam

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A heated debate over Islamic teaching and so-called Islamophobia on Bill Maher's "Real Time" television program has gone way past viral on the Internet.

Maher began by saying liberals are too soft when it comes to Islamic teaching.

When guest Sam Harris tried to explain why liberals won't criticize Islam, actor Ben Affleck jumped in, and the fireworks began.

Cliff May, with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discussed this confrontation, along with how liberals and Hollywood view criticizing Islam.

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