Miliband's assertion prior to his ignominious defeat was that he would legislate against Islamaphobia. How did he define this, I wonder?
Was it, as it is for many Moslems, criticism of their religion? If so, he was prepared to allow Moslems a special place in British society not afforded to any other religious or cultural group.
Did this involve a critique of their religion, which I find oppressive, primitive and depressing. Like many religions, its roots can be traced. Not god, but man, I'm afraid.
Was it according to what stray imams or flag-wavers decided it was?
Thereby, an Islamic atrocity would not be called so as it points a finger at all Moslems. To say it is Islamist because they are Moslems is thereby considered wrong, even if those committing the atrocity declare it was done to defend Islam and protect their faith. Double-speak.
If atrocities are done in the name of Christianity-the religion I grew up in- I would feel burdened to discover why such atrocities were being done and also attempt to distance myself from such a belief system, not pretend the atrocities had nothing to do with such a system.
Many Moslems hold that their faith is superior. While its spiritual mechanisms are evident, displayed through clothing
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