Islam may soon become the majority religion in countries whose churches have been turned more and more into tourist sites, apartment houses, theatres, and places of entertainment. The French scholar Olivier Roy is right: Islam is now a European religion.
The author Ian Buruma discusses the transformation of Christianity in Europe, where traditional churches are increasingly repurposed for tourism and entertainment, suggesting a decline in their religious significance. This shift indicates a potential rise in Islam as a prominent faith, as it attracts more followers and integrates into the European landscape.
In this context, Buruma references French scholar Olivier Roy, who argues that Islam has evolved to become a European religion. This implies not only a demographic change but also a cultural shift, as Islamic practices and communities become more embedded in European society.
