False Equivalence: stop using it as an excuse.

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Why must so many people confuse a race with a religion ? ? ?

There seems to be an intentional use of this 'False Equivalence' by so many to dishonestly accuse someone of being racist, when they know very well that race has nothing to do with it.

Many muslims are Arabic, some are from Iraq, some are from Denmark, some are immigrants, some are white, some are black, some are American, some are Chinese, they can even be combinations of all these, or others. All of these practice islam so there is absolutely no need, or rationale to equate their nationality, race, or ethnicity to their spiritual or religious beliefs. Some people like to take advantage of this fallacy in order to insist otherwise, and often have their own divisive political, religious, or racist motivations to insult, degrade, or otherwise deride others for calling attention to this fact. I'm sure this also happens with other religions/races/nationalities in similar contexts. Just because you practice a certain religion does not mean you are necessarily a certain race and vice-versa. So please take time to understand the difference, and stop comparing apples to oranges, and oranges to onions. You already know better.

[AlbertCat]

1. Why must so many people confuse a race with a religion ? ? ?

Because religions have been local events for eons. Something like 95% of all religious people are the religion of their parents. There's nothing universal or all-encompassing about religion....except ignorance.

[Heddi]

4. Duh of course it's a race . Duh

Tell me these people aren't from the same racial background. So when you criticize Muslims, you're really a racist. Because all of these people have the same racial makeup and cultural background

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5. yah

i know right!

[Heddi]

6. Quite a homogenous group

WHY YOU RACISST?

[Curmudgeoness]

2. You answered your own question.

It is intentional, and it is meant to be divisive. It also is a great tactic to try to stifle further conversation by labeling the opposition as racist.

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3. I know...

I posted this because there are too many Apologists on DU and i hoped they might see it here, especailly ones who have a pissy fit if you have any dissenting opinion where Islam is concerned.