Eric Arthur Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Is it culture, religion, race or something else that gets everyone so upset? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
999tigger Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Eric whats the definition for racism? Does it match that? Wonder how this thread is going to go.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Islam is not a race. It is a set of beliefs formed by people through their own choice/indoctrination. It's like saying if you laugh at my new-found pastafarianism then you are a racist. I should have the right to wear my colander at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 No it need not be racist. It does depend on how those wishing to criticise it word their argument, and justify their criticism. Unfortunately on the strength of what I've read on SF on this subject, those that do criticise Islam can't help themselves from making racist comments. You started the thread Eric, so what gets you upset about Islam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quik Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 No of course it isn't. Do some racists use islam/muslims as lazy shorthand for foreigners with a tan, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafya Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 A good article about what you are asking here= http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/sep/20/islam-race-richard-dawkins Taken from the link= "Islam might not be a race, but using that as a fig leaf for your unthinking prejudice is almost certainly racist". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 A good article about what you are asking here= http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/sep/20/islam-race-richard-dawkins Taken from the link= "Islam might not be a race, but using that as a fig leaf for your unthinking prejudice is almost certainly racist". What a complete load of Guardianista garbage that article is. I don't know where to start? Jews are not a race? My arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Yes it is you big racist. It's beyond reproach, as are its followers, peace be upon them. Now start reading the guardian and get with the programme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) No of course it isn't. Do some racists use islam/muslims as lazy shorthand for foreigners with a tan, of course. I agree with you 100% though I'm prepared to be proven wrong. It seems to work in reverse too where Islam is racist to non Muslims. ---------- Post added 19-01-2016 at 23:05 ---------- You started the thread Eric, so what gets you upset about Islam? Absolutely nothing so long as it doesn't affect other people. That's the bit that Islam seems to have trouble with. Other religions suffer a similar jihadist / evangelist / gouranga desire to impinge on the lives of others of course, but not usually in such a death cultish way that affects other people. Edited January 19, 2016 by Eric Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafya Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 What a complete load of Guardianista garbage that article is. I don't know where to start? Jews are not a race? My arm. Jewish is not a race= http://www.beingjewish.com/identity/race.html What about Jewish converts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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