Is Islamophobia the new homophobia?

Question

In the 1970s and 1980s, homophobia was very prevalent and was actually a bit of a craze. Now, has Islamophobia taken its place? It seems to be very popular these days. But I guess the Muslims are giving plenty of reasons for other people to be wary of them.

Answer 1

I don't think it is islamophobia, people aren't scared of islam, they are fed up to the back teeth with the atrocities committed in its name by extremists. They are also sick of being told they can never say anything against someone who is islamic because the reaction is invariably disproportionate. Mostly I think that Britons have had enough of being second class citizens in their own country, and would quite like to receive the same rights and consideration that immigrants receive.
So no, it's not a phobia, it's a justified reaction to an unjust situation.

Answer 2

I think the difference here is Islamophobia, as you call it, is warranted in some places. If I was a non-Muslim in Paris or London right now, especially in predominantly Muslim areas, I'd be a bit of a phobe too. Read the news from their countries and look at what Muslims are doing. Gay people have never been violent when demanding equal rights. Not even now in the US where they are pushing for marraige rights. You don't see them blowing up Justices of the Peace and chapels, do you??

Answer 3

The book 'Clash of Civilizations' has done a lot to spread the idea that Western and Islamic civilizations are headed for a showdown, even though this is a slight misinterpretation of the book.

Whether the media play a part in Islamophobia is arguable although I'm sure most Muslims would say yes.

Lastly, people need an enemy. It's an old trick that politicians know. I don't think Muslim-bashing has replced gay-bashing but maybe it's replaced Commie-bashing.

Answer 4

Homophobia because of fact some religions including Christianaty state that homophobia is incorrect because of fact GOD Adam become made for Eve no longer Steve. that is not any longer socially conventional to be islamophobic because of fact maximum folk at the instant are muslims and it is likewise seen as rascist to boot.

Answer 5

You can't blame a lot of Americans for being frightened of Islam, since the only time you hear about muslims is when they bomb something or take somebody hostage.

I think the problem is two fold. I'd like to see more Muslims involved in outreach to the community (Why are there no muslim hospitals in the US for example), Also, I'd like to see more media coverage of the 99% of Muslims who are not fanatics.

Answer 6

Islamophobia?! More PC terminology crap. "Homophobia" was a term coined in the 90's by gay rights groups to portray people opposed to their lifestyle as frightened psychiatric patients. It means nothing. People opposed to the homo agenda are not "phobic." They are opposed.

Now "Islamophobia." Give me a break! What's next? Demophobia? Republiphobia? Communophobia? Christophobia? Hindophobia?

Answer 7

I have news for you, homophobia and all the other haters of the LGBT community are still there, And none of us kill for the fun of it. I never thought it would be good to fly a plane into a building and kill three thousand plus innocent people. So if there is some who feel their unjustly hated, let them walk in my shoes.
I know if I were out in an Islamic country, I would be tortured and put to death.
Tammi Dee

Answer 8

Islamophobia is defined as the phenomenon of a prejudice against or demonization of Muslims which manifests itself in general negative attitudes, violence, harassment, discrimination, and stereotyping (and particularly being vilified in the media). The term dates back to the late 1980s or early 90s, although its use has increased since the September 11, 2001 attacks. [Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations, told a UN conference in 2004: "hen the world is compelled to coin a new term to take account of increasingly widespread bigotry, that is a sad and troubling development. Such is the case with Islamophobia."

Anja Rudiger, Executive Coordinator of the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia, argues that it is no longer acceptable to use skin color as an attribute to distinguish people, and that religion and culture have become the "markers of seemingly 'natural' kinds of differences." She writes that Islam has become "the new 'other' ..."

The British Runnymede Trust described Islamophobia in 1997 as the view that Islam has no values in common with other cultures; is inferior to the West; is a violent political ideology rather than a religion; that its criticisms of the West have no substance; and that discriminatory practices against Muslims are justified. American writer Stephen Schwartz, director of the Center for Islamic Pluralism, has cautioned against what he sees as a tendency to accuse all opponents of Islamic radicalism of Islamophobia, but writes that it is nevertheless a real phenomenon. He defines it as the condemnation of the entirety of Islam and its history as extremist; denying the existence of a moderate Muslim majority; regarding Islam as a problem for the world; treating conflicts involving Muslims as necessarily their own fault; insisting that Muslims make changes to their religion; and inciting war against Islam as a whole.

British writer and academic Kenan Malik has criticized the concept, calling it a "myth." Malik argues that it confuses discrimination against Muslims with criticism of Islam, and is used to silence critics of the religion, including Muslims who want to reform it. The novelist Salman Rushdie was among the signatories to a statement in March 2006 calling Islamophobia a "wretched concept that confuses criticism of Islam as a religion and stigmatisation of those who believe in it." The philosopher Robert Redeker argues that the history of the term demonstrates that the term Islamophobia was created in a conscious effort to silence criticism of Islamic practices, particularly the apartheid of women

Answer 9

It's not a phobia. Here in Canada, 40% of Muslims have stated in opinion polls that they subscribe to Wahabism. I wonder how many of the other 60% also do but won't admit it. Be afraid, be very afraid.

Answer 10

I have nothing against gays plus you are forgetting that someone had these tendencies :)
No I dont think so,its just that you can fool some of the people some of the time but not all the time you know.
People are waking up thats all.

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