Criticism and Controversy
Farrakhan has been the center of much controversy with critics saying that his views and comments are antisemitic, racist or homophobic. Farrakhan has categorically denied these charges and stated that much of America's perception of him has been shaped by media. This defense is echoed by religion scholar and pro-Palestinian activist Mattias Gardell who argues that, when considered in the context of Farrakhan's typically lengthy lectures, many of Farrakhan's controversial comments take on a more nuanced meaning that cannot be conveyed in a sound bite.
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