If you criticize Islam, you are labeled “anti-Muslim” have “Islamophobia,” but for other religions, Christianity namely, there isn’t any of this. Why?

[Anonymous]

[Ellie-V]

There is plenty of Christian focused criticism, it just doesn’t have a label and that’s because, unlike the American Islamic community, Christians as a collective have failed to popularize their plight outside of smaller (more extreme and socially unacceptable) conservative circles.

[Likethesky]

Because 1 they are stupid if they think criticism is anti muslim and 2 there isn't any label because christians don't really get treated as worse as muslims at present. Muslim are comparatively more polite and friendly people. Sure there are loud mouth extremists from both but again on average Muslims are more well behaved.

But lot of people get carried away in criticism and start behaving aggressive to someone for just being Muslim. All Muslims don't exactly have the same kind of beliefs. That could anything like interpreting things in a different way or rejecting some teachings

[Likethesky]

You know what I don't want any angry person from either religion coming at me. I am just here for fun. Please remove my opinion

[jshm2]

You're confused.

If you criticize religions be they Islam Judaism or Christianity, you get laughed at. Being "Anti-Muslim" or an "Islamophobe" is nothing to do with criticism of the religion, as you're not. You're just being a bigoted asshole, and getting called out for it. It's not different to being anti-Semitic or anti-catholic.

[CountessSarah]

Islamophobia is tough because it /is/ a real thing. Religiously-driven bigotry is what islamophobia refers to.
However, Muslims, being the perpetual victims they are, have attempted to hijack this term to refer to any criticism of their religion.
Islamophobia is real, but you're not an islamophobe for pointing out why Islam sucks.
Likewise if the term 'christianophobia' was a thing people used, I wouldn't be one for mocking christianity.

[Asker]

Well, there isn’t an identical or analogous term for those who criticize Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, paganism, etc.

I think it’s the political climate we find ourselves in. There seems to be a sort of attachment, primarily by secular liberals, of racism and criticizing Islam, similar to racism of whites against blacks in the past. A sort of “white superiority” dominating or encroaching “brown people.” Also, the conspiracies mixed in with real news and data about the war on terror in the Middle East being about oil, possessing loads of collateral damage, and having ties to the military industrial complex seems to enflame this situation more.

[CountessSarah]

"Well, there isn’t an identical or analogous term for those who criticize Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, paganism, etc."

Then make one if you think it's needed. Where are you seeing Buddhists discriminated against?

[Archerer]

Depends who is in control, in Muslim dominant cultures there sure is anti Christianity, it’s a lot worse there actually as they often get killed, in Christian nations your feelings just get hurt. I’m Anti Christian by the way, but I’m also Anti Muslim, and all religions

[Asker]

Well, I was talking about the state of criticizing religions within a secular society such as the USA, where, if you offer criticisms of Islam, you are met with a barrage of labels, hate, dislike, and ostracism that isn’t as present when you criticize other religions specifically Christianity.

[Archerer]

Yes because Christianity is the dominant religion, criticizing a marginalized group will garner more backlash

[Asker]

I think it’s the political climate we find ourselves in. There seems to be a sort of attachment, primarily by secular liberals, of racism and criticizing Islam, similar to racism of whites against blacks in the past. A sort of “white superiority” dominating or encroaching “brown people.” Also, the conspiracies mixed in with real news and data about the war on terror in the Middle East being about oil, possessing loads of collateral damage, and having ties to the prison industrial complex seems to enflame this situation more.

[Asker]

*military industrial complex

[Archerer]

Wow you were really waiting for someone to trigger you so you can say that

[Asker]

That’s my opinion on the situation, sure.

Trigger? Not really.

[Archerer]

Ok well if you really want to talk about it, the first thing is that you said it’s the political climate “we” find ourselves in. I highly doubt you and I are on the same political climate, so start there. Are you Muslim, Jew, Christian, Hindu, or what?

[Asker]

Do you live in the US?
I was referring to the US

[Archerer]

Ok... and are you Muslim?

[Asker]

There’s your answer to the “we”

No, not Muslim.

[Archerer]

So what are you? Cause I am not “we”

[Asker]

Did you not see what I said?

The “we” is referring the society of the US including social media, news, etc.

[Archerer]

Did you not see what I wrote? The reason is because it’s the dominant force. Christianity is fucking retarded but insulting a minority will get more hate. Fuck all religions

[TheFlak38]

Because muslims are one of the favourite "oppressed" groups of modern communism. They are violent fanatics and therefore an ideal political tool to destroy western countries. Communists are motivated by resentment and hatred for their own civilisation.

[Gwenhwyfar]

Because Christianity is the dominant religion in the US. Islamophobia really does not exist in Muslim countries.

[Agape93]

Hypocrisy. Whenever I tell someone fuck god or fuck Christianity, that’s literally anti christian and I’m good with it

[Belgie]

There is. The Christians call anyone who criticises them evil and satanic.

[Avicenna]

That is an obvious attempt to shut down debate.

[In_Trance]

yes there is