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What Is Islamophobia? by alBHAGDADI: 12:28pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Islamophobia is a word i hear almost everyday now, on the streets and in the news (mostly CNN, BBC and Aljazeera). Before we go into the meaning of Islamophobia, we have to first of all consider the fact that the word is a combination of 2 words- Islam and Phobia. We all know what Islam is, they call it a religion of peace. Phobia, on the other hand, means a fear of something. If am afraid of heights, I can say i have a phobia for heights. This means that i will always ensure that i stay off high grounds. If it is a fear of driving i have, i can say i have phobia for driving. This means that i will avoid ever driving. To musims, Islamophobia means a fear of Islam, while Islamophobe is a person who has fear of islam in him. That is the name Muslims love to call anyone who speaks or criticizes islam genuinely. I believe they are using the word wrongly. If i say that I have a phobia for heights and am seen smiling while jumping off a flying helicopter with a parachute, can anyone believe that i have such phobia? No. Since Islamophobia is a fear of Islam, if i criticize Islam and someone calls me an islamophobe, the person needs to check himself for using the word wrongly. How can you call someone that challenges Islam an Islamophobe? I believe the word Islamophobe should only be used on people who cant speak up against Islam's terrorism and backward ways due to fear of being beheaded or persecuted, not people who are bold enough and show no fear in challenging it. 2 Likes |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by alBHAGDADI: 12:31pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
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Re: What Is Islamophobia? by amnesty7: 12:33pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
It is a spiritual disease that will kill you. Islam has survived the worst of its enemies and they died while the religion became even stronger and more populous. It will outlive you too. No doubt. 4 Likes |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by thesicilian: 12:40pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
alBHAGDADI:I think the word itself is a misnomer. But first let me point out that the word phobia does not just mean fear of something, the actual definition is an irrational fear of something. For example the fear of heights (Acrophobia) example you gave above. If you are afraid of a height with a very high risk of injury, e.g being on the edge of the roof of a skyscraper with no supports whatsoever, that fear is normal and to be expected. It is not a phobia. But when you are afraid to climb a well built staircase, for example, even with all the safety measures in place, that fear is irrational and can be termed a phobia. Now the word itself islamophobia is a misnomer because Islam itself, based on its teachings and behavioral characteristics attributed to its followers, is a religion that should be feared. Look at all the major terrorist groups in the world - ISIS, Al Qaeda, Boko Haram, Al shabaab, Hezbollah, the Taliban, Fulani Herdsmen - the only common denominator is their Islamic roots. Now tell me is it irrational to fear a religion so deadly and dangerous as Islam? 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by 40kobo77: 12:57pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
The fear of Islam is the beginning of Wisdom. For those that have not seen Muslims do things in the name of Allah,pray to never see any. These guys will maim,kill,wreak and cause havoc without even blinking. I think the number 1 requirement to becoming a Muslim,is the ability to not have problems killing people of your own faith,or others. Christianity is not better either. It was just yesterday night I read on about the scandals and crimes committed by at least 10 Pope's of the Catholic. Nearly all Catholic Pope's back in the days ordered the killing of people,and 90% of them were openly homosexuals,and the other 10% fathered plenty of Children even if they were not suppose to touch women. Pope Stephen V1 even ordered that the Corpse of Pope Formosus,be exhumed and was tried as a criminal because he hated that Pope. When the dead body was found guilty,it was thrown into the River. Islam,Christianity all messed up. Na Atheist I wan port to. |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by alBHAGDADI: 12:59pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
amnesty7:The worst of islam's enemies is christianity which is still growing and the largest religion on earth. The enemies islam overcame were defeated by terrorism, islamic invasion and forceful conversion. |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by alBHAGDADI: 1:10pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
40kobo77:Before you can judge any religion, you have to look into the life of the person that brought it. Christ live and preached peace. He told his followers to do the same. Now, if some of them decide to do otherwise, it means they failed and have veered off his teachings. You cant lay the blame on Christ just as you cant lay the blame on a teacher who taught a class very well but still had a few failed students. But Muslims are good students of Mohammed as they carry out the same terror act he did and as commanded by the Quran. 1 Like |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by Juxtified(m): 1:12pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
thesicilian:Well on point. Let me add the Muslim Brotherhood and Shi'ites also. 1 Like |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by alBHAGDADI: 1:12pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
thesicilian:Nice one. Yet, they say it is a peaceful religion. 1 Like |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by PureHeart01: 1:15pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
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Re: What Is Islamophobia? by hopefulLandlord: 1:17pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
alBHAGDADI: I actually disagree here for just one simple but huge reason both religion believes in the "Divine Command Theory" that's one of the issues I have with all god based religion Once you believe that Divine Command Theory is good you open yourself to a problem of not having ANY base to criticise other religion especially killings and destructions that many of their members are doing |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by alBHAGDADI: 1:26pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
hopefulLandlord:But Christianity doesn't command to kill neither did Christ did. It only commands to be peaceful. So, you cant rope Christianity in. |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by hopefulLandlord: 1:29pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
alBHAGDADI: you don't get it do you? I'm not roping Christianity in, Christianity is ALREADY IN!!! Let me ask you 2 simple questions, do you believe that anything your version of god orders is good? could you possibly "disagree" with your god on anything? what's your take on the divine command theory? is it valid? |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by alBHAGDADI: 1:58pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
hopefulLandlord:Where did my God SPECIFICALLY command me to do evil? |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by hopefulLandlord: 2:00pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
alBHAGDADI: bros, can you answer my questions and stop attempting to sidestep it? anyways, I understand why you're sidestepping so if you think you have no answer to those questions asides sidestepping then this discussion can't go further |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by hopefulLandlord: 2:02pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
as for the Muslims As an atheist, I have a question: Could a few muslims here provide me with a few of their favorite verses from the Quran? Ones that you find inspirational and which lead to reverence for the book and the prophet? I read the Quran some years ago, but don't remember much, and I gave up on a recent attempt because the first few suras seemed to be mainly condemnations of infidels...I'm sure there's better stuff in there Thanks! CC Friendchoice, Aminusanti, |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by alBHAGDADI: 2:05pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
hopefulLandlord:Answer mine first. BtW, you haven't addressed the OP |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by alBHAGDADI: 2:06pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
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Re: What Is Islamophobia? by hopefulLandlord: 2:09pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
alBHAGDADI: my questions actually moves in steps of addressing the OP BTW I asked my questions first you don't get to answer my questions with a question then tell me to answer yours first, that's purely dishonest tactics 1 Like |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by alBHAGDADI: 2:14pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
hopefulLandlord:Face topic |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by hopefulLandlord: 2:27pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
alBHAGDADI: lol, if you think I'm not facing the topic then you're not so versed in the art of debate I'm not going to give you the satisfaction of spilling the ace up my sleeve you're dodging because the answers to my questions would expose the huge level of hypocrisy Christianity and Islam is totally made of you dodge to fight another day but if you're not dodging answer my questions Let me ask you these simple questions, do you believe that anything your version of god orders is good? could you possibly "disagree" with your god on anything? what's your take on the divine command theory? is it valid? 1 Like |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by ilynem(m): 8:14pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
hopefulLandlord:Quick question. Where do you think morality comes from? What determines what is good and what is bad? |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by ilynem(m): 8:22pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
hopefulLandlord:God is not subjected to man's moral standard. He is the moral standard that we reference. And since He is good, he cannot command anything that is not Good. We are just too limited in out understanding to see all of His commands as good. 1 Like |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by Ranchhoddas: 8:32pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
alBHAGDADI:Your definition is incomplete. A phobia is defined as an irrational fear or AVERSION to something. So you see, the word 'Islamophobe' fits you perfectly. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by hopefulLandlord: 9:15pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
ilynem: if you can answer my questions, please do asking a question as an answer to questions is an attempt as sidestepping the initial question I have answers to your question BUT I'll withhold it till you answer mine first and that's a sensible thing to do in a debate otherwise it becomes entangled in too many unanswered questions God is not subjected to man's moral standard. He is the moral standard that we reference. And since He is good, he cannot command anything that is not Good. We are just too limited in out understanding to see all of His commands as good. this is evasive attempt, you've still not answered my questions I wonder what's so extremely difficult in that question or why does it make our Christians so uncomfortable? 2 Likes |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by jonbellion(m): 9:21pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
alBHAGDADI:lol you are an lslamophobe You can criticise Islam without being an islamophobe which unfortunately you do not do. Pls don't compare religous criticism and islamophobia |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by hopefulLandlord: 9:25pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
jonbellion: I'm actually asking Christians who are in a habit of criticising Islam the below questions Let me ask you these simple questions, do you believe that anything your version of god orders is good? it seems all they can muster is answering it with questions of their own and not attempting to even directly answer it the can of worms these questions would open is apparently too uncomfortable for them and they see it from a mile away 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by jonbellion(m): 9:31pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
hopefulLandlord:lol I observed it ![]() The op was trying to evade Lmao They shouldn't even be condemning Islam because if their god commanded them to di worse they would not see a problem ![]() |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by lepasharon(f): 9:55pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
OP, ur a Hypocrite but anyway critising the Islamic religion is not islamaphobia, but antagonizing somebody because they are muslim is ![]() 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is Islamophobia? by lepasharon(f): 9:55pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
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Re: What Is Islamophobia? by lepasharon(f): 9:56pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
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Re: What Is Islamophobia? by jonbellion(m): 9:59pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
lepasharon:the OP is a good example of that He once made a statement that all Muslims are potential terrorists That is clear cut proof 1 Like |
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