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In reply to the discussion: The demonization of Muslims, now in our new, Democratic flavor. [View all]Jack Sprat
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Islamophobia describes prejudice against, hatred or irrational fear of Islam or Muslims
Although I may be prejudiced against, I don't hate or fear Islam. Yes, I disapprove of their customs and rites, for certain. When they deny women education, forbid their dress beyond small slits for the eyes, beat them, kill them, and disgrace them for adultery, then I think the comparisons to other major religions are significantly self-evident.
As to the analogy you painted in your attempt to silence my dissent, I took into consideration that Christians have drawn much more open criticism on this forum on a regular basis than any other religion. If nobody is allowed to criticize religions, then it would be grossly unfair to continue to allow criticism of Christians while giving Islam a pass.
The broad assertion made in the OP's title, "The Demonization of Muslims, Now in our new Democratic flavor" deserved discussion because it generally implied that Muslims were unfairly demonized while other religions, esp. Christianity, were not. You know that isn't the case at all. But if you would like to petition the rules committee to have all criticism of all religions prohibited, it is your right to do so.