In America, why is it ok to be anti-islamic but not anti-semitic?

Question

I've been trying to engage people about Israel on here and it seems to be the consensus among the people that I am an evil anti-semite...

why can you bash Islam all day as terrorists and evil-doers but if I propose that the root cause of terrorism is the original intrusion of the Jews into the MUSLIM'S HOLY LAND (after the Jewish God ***let*** gentiles sack Jerusalem and kick the Jews out without turning the water into blood or killing their firstborn children or something to that effect like what happened in Egypt, if you are a true beleiver)...

I get called an anti-semite and a terrorist myself when in actuality I am only a Christian that is confused as to why it's ok for one people to hate another, but not ok for another people to hate another...

I MEAN, AREN'T WE ALL SINNERS ANYWAYS, JEWS AND CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS INCLUDED?

Yea I am a unreasonably hateful person.

Answer 1

You're too right, buddy. Earlier today I tried to ask a question about Israel too, and whoa! I am suddenly an anti-semite. It's a huge double standard.
People criticize/question the US all the time, and they aren't labeled as racist or bigots, but heaven forbid we question Israel.
I don't think we'll ever have peace in the world or true religious freedom as long as some people think that by their religion or birth they are above questioning about their actions.

Answer 2

Last time I checked, there weren't any Jews doing suicide bomber attacks. That is why we don't like Muslim Extremists.

You are talking about something that happened thousands of years ago. That's just ridiculous. The problem at hand is as follows....

The state of Israel was legally created out of the dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire at the end of World War I. The area was desolate, desert and swamp, with some small towns and a few inhabitants, many of them nomads. The inhabitants considered themselves mostly Syrian. The Balfour Declaration issued by the British, who were given the mandate over the area by the League of Nations. Jews have lived in the country since Biblical times. The Arabs from the surrounding areas were lured to "Palestine" by the industry and prosperity that the Jews brought to the region. Envy, hatred and religious fanaticism turned the Arabs against the Jews. In 1947, under pressure, the British resigned their mandate. The same year, the United Nations mandated partioning of the territory. The Jews, though disappointed, accepted the partition. The Arabs rejected it and launched war against Israel. The armies of five Arab countries invaded. Following the exhortations of the invaders, the Arab residents got out of the way hoping to return after victory was attained. They could then reclaim their property and that of the Jews, all of whom would have been killed or would have fled. Israel won. That and that alone is the source of the Palastinian "refugees". Had the Arabs accepted the UN partition plan, there would now have been a state of "Palestine" for the last 58 years. The might have attained a similar level of prosperity, advancement and development as Israel. 50% of Israel's population now includes refugees from Morocco, Algeria, Iraq and Yemen. All were accepted by Israel with open arms and have become successful members of their society. The Palestinians refused to integrate these refugees into their population and instead confined them to "refugee camps". The ones there are now fourth generation and through no fault of Israel.

Answer 3

Yours is an intelligent question. It goes against the politically correct agenda. I do not agree with everything you've said. America loves to have an enemy to hate. In the 40's, it was anybody Japanese, regardless what Asian group they're from. In the 50's, it was the Russian. In the 60's it was again the Asian, this time the communist Vietnamese. The 70's brought back the Russian. The 80's was the Iranian and Japanese. When my husband was in college, most of the school body went after the Iranians and discrimination was rampant against them, regardless of how long they've lived here. In this generation, it's the Iraqis and the Hispanics. You must remember that not ALL people bash anything Islamics. Jews were not the root cause , but America wanted to establish them there for the sheer fact it has to do with politics and oil. As for the fact that we are all born sinners, that itself is racist. It implies that we all subscribe to one belief. I don't believe in alot of things, hold many different beliefs, and try very hard to keep an open mind regarding others. The day the terrorists hijacked the planes, they also hijacked their religion from others who don't believe in these fanatical beliefs. How sad.

Answer 4

I am not anti anything. What I see is exploitation by the West of both the Arab and Jew. So far as bashing goes it's only because Muslims call God Allah that they're condemned (God & Allah are one and the same...it's just semantics). Let me explain briefly as follows: The West is Christian/Protestant...the Crusades in olden times failed to liberate the Holy City of Jerusalem for them. Today the the West sees the solution as turning the Arab and Jew against one another allowing them to wipe themselves out or weaken sufficiently so that the Christian armies can once and finally claim Jerusalem for themselves. It's a shame that the Arab and Jew don't see this and unite against the West or spite the West and make peace instead of war. FYI I am not Christian, Muslim, nor Jew...PEACE!

Answer 5

It's "ok" to be anti-Islamic because of the war on terror. People panic and they react inappropriately.

Anti-Semitism is discouraged because of a precedent of Anti-Semitism throughout history that has severely hurt Jewish people. People are trying to put an end to that. Look at Affirmative Action in America....same idea. They hope to remove a certain type of prejudice and/or discrimination by acting in the exact opposite manner, however extreme that may seem.

Answer 6

Since 9/11, because the people who blew up the WTC were Muslims. Not that I think it's right for people to justify bigotry, but that seems to be the popular thinking.

In the last several weeks, Israel has been doing some pretty awful things, in my opinion, provoked yes, but the overreaction is immense. I thought this attack on Lebanon might affect America's formal position, but so far, it hasn't. Officials are justifying the veto of the UN resolution seeking to condemn Israel's invasion of Gaza by claiming that the invasion must be considered independently of the situation in Lebanon. It seems that America is going to stand with Israel no matter what.

But responding to the rest of your question, again, in my opinion, everyone in that region - Jews, Arabs and everyone else - should let go of what happened hundreds and sometimes thousands of years ago. I recognize that I don't understand and can't relate to the cultures that are so steeped in history and legacies and such. But for the good of peace, unless we can figure out the political lines drawn at the beginning of time and restore those, how do you decide where to stop regressing? Your seeking to justify Arab terrorism by claiming that they are only seeking to reclaim what they "legitimately" (according to you, it seems) took by force ages ago is just as bad as the Jews claiming that their G*d gave the land to them and so they are justified in using whatever force they see fit.

But I recognize that my plaintive "why can't we all just get along" is naive and unrealistic in that region.

Answer 7

Oh look, it Ether and his hate questions again...what a surprise
I'll tell you why...
First, G-d did not allow for the Romans to kick anyone out. When G-d says something, He means it, if he promised Abraham and his children the land, then He will not back away. It is their land as much as it is Arab land...they just have to learn to share.
Second- most of the people on yahoo questions can see right through you.
Third- osama bin laden and his dogs blew up the WTC! Terrorist are cowards because they are not brave enough to really go to war in the infrantry lines. They leach into cities, hidding then kill themselves..they will be punished and will not be martyrs and will not have 70 virgins whenthey die

Answer 8

It's not okay to be anti-islamic or anti-semitic. Only a fool would suggest that. That said, Christianity has done wonders for opening the door for bigotry and justifying it with a Book. Then, they work their asses off to make sure everyone feels secure in becoming a bigot.

It usually backfires on them every couple decades and people wake up. *Watches paint dry in the mean time*

Answer 9

well its the Islamic people who hate the Jews, they want to drive them into the sea. the Israelites have a right to exist. If you could get the people of Islam not to hate the Jews, the Jews have tried for years to exist in peace along with their neighbours. After all God has promised them the land of Israel, but they have to keep His commandments to "Love their neighbour as themselves. as the Islamic people just dont love their neighbour.

Answer 10

I am not anti anything. I don't have a problem with anyone's religion. However, I think since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, people blame all muslims for it.