has any one else heard of Islamofascism? what does it mean?

Question

liv2play1... you have reported me for abuse have you? then you change your tune
think before you type please and please start to spell properly as well

Answer 1

Fascism is a philosophy of government that stresses the glory and primacy of the state, unquestioning obedience to its leader, subordination of the individual will to the state's authority, and harsh suppression of dissent. Martial virtues are celebrated while liberal democratic values are denigrated. Italy, Germany, and Spain were ruled by Fascist governments 1922-1975. If Islamic rulers or leaders adapted fascist values they would comprise an Islamofascist state.

Answer 2

Islamofascism is a controversial neologism suggesting an association of the ideological or operational characteristics of certain modern Islamist movements with European fascist movements of the early 20th century, neofascist movements, or totalitarianism. Organizations that have been labeled "Islamofascist" include Al-Qaeda, the current Iranian government,[1] the Taliban, the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, and Hezbollah. Critics of the term argue that associating the religion of Islam with fascism is an offensive and inaccurate political epithet. The word is recognized by the New Oxford American Dictionary, defining it as "a controversial term equating some modern Islamic movements with the European fascist movements of the early twentieth century".[1]

Answer 3

Islamofascism is a controversial neologism suggesting an association of the ideological or operational characteristics of certain modern Islamist movements with European fascist movements of the early 20th century, neofascist movements, or totalitarianism. Organizations that have been labeled "Islamofascist" include Al-Qaeda, the current Iranian government,[1] the Taliban, the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, and Hezbollah. Critics of the term argue that associating the religion of Islam with fascism is an offensive and inaccurate political epithet. The word is recognized by the New Oxford American Dictionary, defining it as "a controversial term equating some modern Islamic movements with the European fascist movements of the early twentieth century".[1]

Answer 4

Fascists believe they can run the world for the best for everyone (particularly themselves).

IslamoFascism was created to imply that Muslims believe they can run the world best for everyone.

I know all Muslims aren't like that and that most are peace loving people, but the perception of Islam from Amerika is slanted to portray Muslims very negatively.

Fascists believe not only that they can run the world best but that they shouldn't give anyone else a choice about it and should just take over the world as fast as they can. Sounds like Amerikan foreign policy to me...

salaam alaikim

(Dad was a Muslim)

Answer 5

A fascist state believes that individual rights must suffer for the public good.

Islam is not an enemy of the United States, but there are some Islamofascists (terrorists) that are enemies of the United States.

Count people like Osama BinLaudin as Islamofascist #1.

Answer 6

~~~gazawoman,,, "Islamofacist(m)" is a Propaganda Word devised by Right Wing Politicos, who endorse the corrupt Bush Admin., as to instill a Negative Connotation to The Enemy. It is also in error as these Radical Fundamentalists have no Fascist Agenda in any form of the definition, and their Interpretation of Islamic Scripture is argueably "far outside" the traditional definition of Islamic Thought. It's just a word invented by Political Strategists to villify Islam, thereby in effect, strengthening their position by fomenting more Hate and boosting the "credibility" of christianilty as george w says,"God bless america" to the cameras" . (fyi,,,I am an atheist and do not belong to any political party or org.)

Answer 7

islamofascism is a misnomer and a scaretactic.

the islamist extremists are fascits about as much a Hitler was a communist( he wasnt)

but islamofascism sounds worse 'oooh fascism tied to islam, scary stuff'

what it means are extremists are other terrorists who claim to act in the name of islam.

Answer 8

Basically, it is those Muslims who believe they have a right to kill based on religion. It seems to include those who would kill innocent people in the name of God as well.

Answer 9

I'm guessing it's the same as Islamophobia, which is the same thing as fear of Muslims, which is predjudice...which I am...

Answer 10

it doesnt exist...its merely created by ignorant fools who dont know any better.