Producing Alternative Media Discourses on Muslims

On a recent trip to Florida, I was struck by the strong Christian presence: the radio picked up a Christian station that spoke constantly of Jesus and his blessings, large signs urged passersby to be saved by Jesus, skywriting above Disney World spelled out “I love Jesus” and pro-life billboards loomed large above passing cars. As a Canadian Muslim who is cautious about—though not necessarily opposed to—expressions of faith in the public …