There is only one reason why I think there is so much islamaphobia in the west,its because of what it stands for,spain under islamic rule flourished while the rest of europe still lived in the dark ages,europeans have a lot to thank islam for they just need to do their research better to see the benefits of islam.
No Shabs, islamaphobia exists because it isn't very tolerant like you claim it to be. In my country there's the right and liberty to disagree with everything, to criticise it and even not respect something and ridicule it, as long as you don't preach hate. And it's all done regularly without any consequences, except for when it's done to Islam. You can take a piss out of anything here, but there's only one thing that will ensure you a shitload of deaththreats and some bodyguards. That does not show that Islam is very tolerant to me compared to other ideologies.
Another example. My country and Amsterdam especially has been one of the most tolerant in the world for the gay community. But this has changed in the last few years in Amsterdam especially, there's been many assaults on gays by muslim youth. Again, not very tolerant to me.
Or muslim countries that actually follow Sharia law, not prime examples of tolerancy and human right advocacy are they?
To me it seems obvious that there's some very questionable issues within the muslim culture.
And yeah, religions have made countries flourish in the past, they've had purpose sometimes, but the benefits to do not make up for the negative aspects.
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