why is islam so hated in america?

Question

im a muslim till the day i die but i be damn if i get attacked by non-muslims

Answer 1

I think it is because we have been taught that Islam is a religion that believes in violence against all non-islamics and does not give rights to women.

Correct me if I am wrong but that is what we have been taught.

Answer 2

Americans are doing what Americans do best. Generalizing a couple of isolated incidents and applying stereotypes to everyone. Yes, in perspective, terrorism is isolated when it comes to Muslims. They estimate that there are over 1 billion Muslims all over the world. How many of those 1 billion Muslims are actually terrorists? Even if there were 10 million Muslim terrorists...that's only 1% of ALL Muslims. What did the other 99% do to deserve the hatred? Do you think that 99% is responsible for stopping the other 1%? Can all Christians stomp all the fuses on abortion clinic bombs? (And see what I did?....a few Christians blew up some clinics...now all Christians must do it. I know its not true, but I am emphasizing how overgeneralization can hurt).

How many wars were started due to religion? Think back thousands of years. Thousands died in the Crusades for this very same reason. There will always be conflict and hatred when it comes to religion. There will always be people threatening each other. There will always be violence. The cause of the conflict, a lot of the time, is one religion or culture feeling they are superior above others. If we can just learn acceptance, think where we would be.

Answer 3

because it is a dangerous religion all over the world that killls innocent people (Look at europe and middle east).

And the "peaceful" islamics don't say anything. They just sit there and let it happen.

All religion is bad, it is all about controlling each others' minds. If you are young- take my advice coming from an ex-christian. Sometimes man needs religion, but most of the time it just does more wrong than it does right. If it wasn't for religion we may not be here today, on the other hand religion caused the most horrific things ever in this world.

And yes even though christianity has causd many world problems- the current day problem is islam. Look at Africa and the Middle East, Look at what is happening in Europe and how Europeans are giving into these islamic extremist (Who protest in the streets saying how Europe is going to pay)

"I think it is because we have been taught that Islam is a religion that believes in violence against all non-islamics and does not give rights to women."

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and yes they do have very little rights to women. Look how women are killed for not covering their hair in the middle east. That is just one of the many things wrong. Not to say the women aren't to blame for this- since they too follow this Islamic religion and believe it is right.

Answer 4

You have the question, backwards!! Don't you mean, why do the muslims, hate the United States? Did we ever do anything to your people? Besides give millions of dollars, every year? You think we flew the jets, into the twin towers? I don't think so..What does your second statement, supposed to mean? I am a Christian, but I be damn if I get attacked by non-muslims? You think everyone is a muslim? Why do you muslims, have to bring up religion, in whatever you are talking about?

Answer 5

Then I guess you Muslims shouldn't be attacking non-Muslims. Islam is a religion of intolerance and anger. Don't believe me check out 9-11 or look at France and all those burning cars , give me a break, or better yet look at all those Muslims the Muslims are killing- Vicious. Its kinda like saying "the world misunderstood poor Hitler" don't think so bud, People just don't tolerate evil maybe that's why.

Answer 6

I don't think that is true. I don't hate any religion. And I don't think the majority of the American people do either.
The majoriy of the Muslims I have met are sweet gentle people. You have to blame the Islamic terrorist for the hatred you are feeling. Most Americans don't understand Islam. Sone think that Islam is responsible for these terror attacks. It's just ignorance. I hope that you don't think that all Christians are bad. I don't think you really do. We are all human beings. Some are more closed minded than others. This is part of life.

Answer 7

Because there is a whole generation of muslims in the M.E. that were raised to believe that America is the Great Satan and that the only good American was a dead one, even though most of them have never been to America or seen an American.
This worries and frightens Americans. This fear leads to hate.
That's why Americans (not all) hate Islam.

Answer 8

Not sure of the second part of your question but....

I would venture to say that most people don't necessarily hate muslims in general. Excluding people who are simply racist in general of course.

But the fact that some (much) of the muslim world really doesn't like us very much adds to it. Attacks on 9/11 and interests in other countries (embassy's, Iran Hostage crisis, Cole, etc) all leads to outrage and mistrust.. The easy target is people of the same kind and direct the outrage and distrust towards "them". I don't advocate that, just trying to analyze why you may have that perception.

You don't see/hear much "hatred" toards folks like Hindus, Budists and other religions. Then again, we don't see many images of Hindus and Budists (etc.) burning the flag and yelling death to America.

And one must remember that even tho the US is fairly tolerant of all religions, we are predominantly Christian and founded by Christians. Misunderstanding and ignorance usually leads to distrust and racism.

Answer 9

Many Muslim colleges practice that we are the "great devil" and that Jews are animals and practice that killing us is truly a sturdy ingredient FOR God and humanity. The Quran ordinarily does certainly practice to oppress unbelievers. Now why could individuals have ANY reason to be suspicious of Muslims all over the area? Hmm i will think of of two motives that used to stand in massive apple city. additionally perchance the shown fact that primary on the information we pay attention a threat from a dictator or cleric, and Muslims burning the yank flag. often while people recieve consistent death threats, hatred, and are attacked, they dont respond too nicely.

Answer 10

9 November 2005 - 2005 Amman bombings, over 60 killed and 115 injured, in a series of coordinated suicide attacks on Hotels in Amman, Jordan. Four attackers including a husband and wife team were involved. Religion Islam

23 July 2005 - Bomb attacks at Sharm el-Sheikh, an Egyptian resort city, kill at least 64 people. Religion Islam

7 July 2005 - Multiple bombings in London Underground, 53 dead killed by four suicide bombers. Religion Islam

4 February 2005 - Muslim militants attacked the Christian community in Demsa, Nigeria, killing 36 people, destroying property and displacing an additional 3000 people. Religion Islam

11 March 2004 - Multiple bombings on trains near Madrid, Spain. 191 killed, 1460 injured. (alleged link to Al-Qaeda) Religion Islam

16 May 2004- Casablanca Attacks - 4 simultaneous attacks in Casablanca killing 33 civilians (mostly Moroccans) carried by Salafaia Jihadia. Religion Islam

12 October 2002 - Bombing in Bali nightclub. 202 killed, 300 injured. Religion Islam

24 September 2002 - Machine Gun attack on Hindu temple in Ahmedabad, India. 31 dead, 86 injured. ] Religion Islam

7 May 2002 - Bombing in al-Arbaa, Algeria. 49 dead, 117 injured Religion Islam

9 March 2002 - Café suicide bombing in Jerusalem; 11 killed, 54 injured Religion Islam

3 March 2002 - Suicide bomb attack on a Passover Seder in a Hotel in Netanya, Israel. 29 dead, 133 injured Religion Islam
11 September 2001 - 4 planes hijacked and crashed into World Trade Center and The Pentagon by 19 hijackers. Nearly 3000 dead. Religion Islam

13 October 2000 - USS Cole bombing from a small boat by suicide bombers. Seventeen sailors were killed and 39 were injured. Religion Islam

7 August 1998 - Embassy bombing in Tanzania and Kenya. 225 dead. 4000+ injured Religion Islam

25 June 1996 - Khobar Towers bombing, 20 killed, 372 wounded. Religion Islam

26 February 1993 - First World Trade Center bombing. 6 killed. Religion Islam

18 April 1983 - Embassy in Lebanon bombed. 63 killed. Religion Islam

When Japan bombed Pearl Harbour, they did it in the name of Japan, not their religion.

I'm not saying it's right, but here is some good reasons people look down on Islam. No christians, No jewish, No Atheists, No Budist. All of the above comitted by people claiming to do it for Islam.

You say we shouldn't attack you because you're Muslim, then why do Muslims attack people because they're not Muslim?