Islamophobia. What causes it?

What force out there causes people to become close minded and islamophobic? As Islamophobia quickly becomes the new anti-semitism, it is important that we know the answer to this question, should we become close-minded ourselves

Media.
The bad bad people use islam as their cover to do bad things, and that draws media attention. The media loves it. They continuously associate islam with bad things because they love getting bigger groups of people involved.

If the good islamic people don't want to be associated with these bad people, they could explain why the bad people are not islamic. But, i don't think that could ever beat the media attention. You see, people don't want to be informed. They get their news from sensation.
So maybe they should do something really big and really nice, something the media can't get around. The media is very powerful but also attached to strings. It just has to be one really big and special thing. Just one thing. Something very newsworthy.

I don't know what. I'm not getting into one of those religious struggles again. At least, not if i can help it >.>

Islam is not a victim. I understand that it always wants to be treated as though it's untouchable, but that doesn't mean Islam is a victim when it gets due criticism. It never has and never will deserve the status of being immune to criticism.

Islam is not a victim. I understand that it always wants to be treated as though it's untouchable, but that doesn't mean Islam is a victim when it gets due criticism. It never has and never will deserve the status of being immune to criticism.

dracula_16

What force out there causes people to become close minded and islamophobic? As Islamophobia quickly becomes the new anti-semitism, it is important that we know the answer to this question, should we become close-minded ourselves

Wikipedian

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What force out there causes people to become close minded and islamophobic? As Islamophobia quickly becomes the new anti-semitism, it is important that we know the answer to this question, should we become close-minded ourselves

Taegukki

I agree with what you say, but there are way more than a "few" Islamic radicals that hate the west, and the US in particular. There are a lot of Muslims in the world, and even a fraction of Muslims equates to millions.

Islam is not a victim. I understand that it always wants to be treated as though it's untouchable, but that doesn't mean Islam is a victim when it gets due criticism. It never has and never will deserve the status of being immune to criticism.

dracula_16

Ummmmm is anybody really afraid of Islamic people? Because I don't know anybody who is.

The majority muslims on the internet certainly don't help....In fact I would say they do a pretty good job of reinforcing the sterotypes the media throws around.

The media has found that fearmongering sells. So that's what they provide. And far too many people listen.

The media has found that fearmongering sells. So that's what they provide. And far too many people listen.

gamer_10001

I would say these dudes don't help very much either.

People watch TV.

guys im pretty sure that according to our government, this thread is full of so many politically incorrect things... well who cares what they think there are groups of islams that do target america and other western civilizations. i think the reason they take so much heat is because they are the only religious group causing trouble i mean you dont see a bunch of christians blowing themselves up now do you.boba707

Yeah, but there are white protestants who think that basically anybody who isn't a white protestant is inferior. Don't see the Media push them on the media. I know what your saying, and I basically agree, but just sayin.

I guess it's the result of Islamic fundamentalism showing its face in a more wide-spread way nowadays.

[QUOTE="boba707"]guys im pretty sure that according to our government, this thread is full of so many politically incorrect things... well who cares what they think there are groups of islams that do target america and other western civilizations. i think the reason they take so much heat is because they are the only religious group causing trouble i mean you dont see a bunch of christians blowing themselves up now do you.magnax1

Yeah, but there are white protestants who think that basically anybody who isn't a white protestant is inferior. Don't see the Media push them on the media. I know what your saying, and I basically agree, but just sayin.

The majority muslims on the internet certainly don't help....In fact I would say they do a pretty good job of reinforcing the sterotypes the media throws around.

UnknownSniper65

its mostly media, seeing as they are one of the things wrong with modern society, in the form that there in atleast, some of it can be your parents, depending on what age the person in question is, older generations tend to be a lot more close minded about issues like race and homosexuality

Suicide bombings.

I am against anything that subverts free will and enforces illiberal attitudes

George Bush. If it weren't for him, then well...

A lot of things would be different.

Probably the media.

i think it's the lack of understanding in muslims, plus they seem to be judge by the bad apples, not the good ones. this happens not only to islam, i'm sure it has happened to many other groups, probably like african-americans, mexicans and surely many others. as far as i'm concered, islam teaches it's followers to despise terrorism, and promotes peace, even with people of other religions. suicide bombing is NEVER in their teachings, commiting suicide means a ticket to hell forever.

George Bush. If it weren't for him, then well...

A lot of things would be different.

garathe_den

Islamic terrorists causes Islamophobia, it is as simple as that.MetalGear_Ninty

why the world is allowing that small group to repreasent the 1.4 billion muslim???i am sure you heard abt that muslim lady that was killed by a german man because she is a muslim. there are extremities in both sides muslims and non-muslims, unfortuantly both sides generalize this idea for the rest of the group.

Ignorance.In other words Islamophobe = Ignoramous

The whole idea or correlation is based on a NON-SEQUITUR fallacy.

[QUOTE="MetalGear_Ninty"]Islamic terrorists causes Islamophobia, it is as simple as that.2mrw

why the world is allowing that small group to repreasent the 1.4 billion muslim???i am sure you heard abt that muslim lady that was killed by a german man because she is a muslim. there are extremities in both sides muslims and non-muslims, unfortuantly both sides generalize this idea for the rest of the group.

I agree with both of you. Its partly due to storys of terroisum by the radical muslims but mainly the stupidity of society to think that those people represent the rest of islam.

I am surprised by this topic.

Put my vote down for "ignorance".nocoolnamejim

It's all cause of the media, they show it as if the whole islamic world is in on a conspiracy againts the rest of the world. This shows that even the news these days are a bunch of tabloids, they'll do anything to get your attention.

extremists of any belief often speak louder than nonextremists.

I think a lot of it has to do with stereotyping.

There are altogether too many Islamic nations that don't like Israel (no matter how much good they try to do), and the U.S. supports Israel while at the same time wanting the Palestinians to have land.

Only thing is, these other Islamic countries won't denounce and stop funding the terrorists that attack Israel, so therein lies your dilemma.:)

I look at

Terrorists....they mostly claim to be Islamic and working for Islam.

Iran... ruled by Sharia Law, separation of sexes, stoning of women, publicly said they want to wipe Israel of the map, publicly said Islam will take over the world. Iran supports terrorist groups, Iran has nuclear ambitions.

Saudi Arabia... ruled by Sharia Law. Seperatikon of sexes even more extreme than Iran. Women must cover up head to toe and women have no basic rights. The 9/11 terrorists came from Saudi Arabia.

The wacked out reaction of the muslim world to CARTOONS. Death hit decries from Islamic countries on writers and film makers who insult Islam.

The demonstration of millions of Islamic peoiple in the streets chanting death to America and watching them party in the streets after 9/11.

Honor killings...they feel it is ok to slaughter family memebers who break some Islamic customs like, a daughter who holds the hand of a boy.

Should i go on........

I myself would say it is a lack of knowledge and education on the cultrual and theological traditions of Islam. We ourselves fail to understand the majority of moderate Muslims.

Good read: http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2001/09/15/koran.htm

I myself remain open minded to any religous belief, looking to find value. In addition, I find that suicide bombers and terrorists have misinterpreted the Koran literally. And as no religious text is meant to be taken literally, with no doubt would they be damaged by such misinterpretation.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles_of_faith/2009/03/scholar_compare.html

In addition, when we hear about a Jewish, Christian or Buddhist man assaulting a person, his religion is always ignored. When we hear about a muslim assaulting a person, his religion is never ignored, which accounts for how Islamophobia is being made mainstream

I look at

Terrorists....they mostly claim to be Islamic and working for Islam.

Iran... ruled by Sharia Law, separation of sexes, stoning of women, publicly said they want to wipe Israel of the map, publicly said Islam will take over the world. Iran supports terrorist groups, Iran has nuclear ambitions.

Saudi Arabia... ruled by Sharia Law. Seperatikon of sexes even more extreme than Iran. Women must cover up head to toe and women have no basic rights. The 9/11 terrorists came from Saudi Arabia.

The wacked out reaction of the muslim world to CARTOONS. Death hit decries from Islamic countries on writers and film makers who insult Islam.

The demonstration of millions of Islamic peoiple in the streets chanting death to America and watching them party in the streets after 9/11.

Honor killings...they feel it is ok to slaughter family memebers who break some Islamic customs like, a daughter who holds the hand of a boy.

Should i go on........

Videodogg

Terrorists.... There isnt much Islamic "terrorist". Blown out of proportion.

Iran... Does not rule by the Sharia, Sharia comes from quran and Sunnah (sayings of the prophet)/ They use part of the quran and they basically reject and Sunnah and have their own books.

Saudi Arabia... Does not rule by Sharia. Deals with interest, Does oppress women to a degree. Oppresses labor workers. The Royal family are crooks.

The prophet is someone we Admire and we are not going to let you dishonor him. Ask questions or critisize to learn. But that was stepping over the line.

I dont know what you are talking about. "Death to something" is a phrase used in the middle east to show frustration.

HOnor Killings are Pre-Islamic. Is has nothing on Islam.

Do go on. i want to see it.

1) Islamic Extremist Terrorists. I think I dont have to say much about this one

2) Media: Particularly fox (FAUX) news,

3) Cultural Differences: The way they look, dress, act, treatwomen, they are totaly different from "western culture standards"

4)Media...again.

5) Ignorance: on both parts. muslims/ non muslims

Terrorists.... There isnt much Islamic "terrorist". Blown out of proportion.

Iran... Does not rule by the Sharia, Sharia comes from quran and Sunnah (sayings of the prophet)/ They use part of the quran and they basically reject and Sunnah and have their own books.

Saudi Arabia... Does not rule by Sharia. Deals with interest, Does oppress women to a degree. Oppresses labor workers. The Royal family are crooks.

The prophet is someone we Admire and we are not going to let you dishonor him. Ask questions or critisize to learn. But that was stepping over the line.

I dont know what you are talking about. "Death to something" is a phrase used in the middle east to show frustration.

HOnor Killings are Pre-Islamic. Is has nothing on Islam.

Do go on. i want to see it.

mixedplanet

Well we have to reply otherwise You might consider this another victory for aggressive stances or so. Cause there You go again with spreading Your ow so scary words. 'we are not going to let You dishonor him'. And i can't say anything about it can i? Or i'll be 'stepping over the line'? That's not the way it works.

You think it's normal to kill people who dishonor a prophet? Or to entice people to kill people who dishonor a prophet? Maybe the prophet would have loved the cartoon, it's not like anyone is asking him. They think it's a good idea to kill in his name. Easy does it, no need to blame Yourself when You love an easily angered prophet. Or isn't it the prophet who is so easily angered and incapable of dealing with jokes? I bet he loved it though. You know i'd love that too, people getting killed after i'm dead because of the things i said.

I look at

Terrorists....they mostly claim to be Islamic and working for Islam.

Iran... ruled by Sharia Law, separation of sexes, stoning of women, publicly said they want to wipe Israel of the map, publicly said Islam will take over the world. Iran supports terrorist groups, Iran has nuclear ambitions.

Saudi Arabia... ruled by Sharia Law. Seperatikon of sexes even more extreme than Iran. Women must cover up head to toe and women have no basic rights. The 9/11 terrorists came from Saudi Arabia.

The wacked out reaction of the muslim world to CARTOONS. Death hit decries from Islamic countries on writers and film makers who insult Islam.

The demonstration of millions of Islamic peoiple in the streets chanting death to America and watching them party in the streets after 9/11.

Honor killings...they feel it is ok to slaughter family memebers who break some Islamic customs like, a daughter who holds the hand of a boy.

Should i go on........

Videodogg

1. Yes, but they claim that, just because they claim doesn't mean they're right.

2. Iran dosen't support terrorism :|

3. Yes, but that's the government's choices on what people do, not the Religion

4. The reason most mMuslims overreacted was that Mohammed's face waas never revealed before in the Religion (no documentation was taken on his looks) and seeing those cartoons was equaled to blasphemy (I admit it was an overreaction)

5. Yeah, no.

6. But that doesn't apply to Islam.

Its a number of things. Firstly, before anything else its the tiny group of retards that blow themselves due to their own delusions and use Islam as an excuse. The media then picks this up and multiplies it by a million, applying it to all muslims to increase 'Islamophobia' which results in some muslims feeling victimised. This then results in anger and angry protests, which makes the media happy and strengthens their biased campaign. This cycle then repeats...

Well 'The West' stuck its nose in the islamic world for long enough.. It is more a question of there nationalism hating 'The West' than there religion. All be it if some of them use religion as a basis to radicalise there followers, which is common, but the media like to potray this.