I was recently called a xenophobe by a social media acquaintance, for voicing my opinion on Islam and how its followers, if are devout, cannot be truly devout Americans, because their so-called religion is actually a political ideology that is intolerant of any ‘religion’ but their own because of their demands for others to convert or die. I was also called a bigot for my stance.
The definition of xenophobe is: one unduly fearful of what is foreign & people of foreign origins.
So, just because I voiced an opinion, I was labeled something I am not. I do not fear those who follow Islam. I just do not trust anyone whose ‘religion’ is so intolerant of other religions. No other religion in the world, that I am aware of (and you can correct me) where you must convert or die. Just because I can see the writing on the wall, I am labelled. Okay, so look at Germany and the overrun of this beautiful old country by these Muslims, who claim to be refugees. They run lawlessly through the country, raping women who dress as they feel comfortable and then say the women deserve what they get for not wearing a burka. These people are living as if they still lived in the 800’s. Large portions of these people are not educated and live like the barbaric man they worship. Mohammad was no more than a thief, thug and pedophile. So if my common sense tells me not to trust someone or a group of people because of their beliefs, which are written down, stating they will kill you, then I suppose you can call me what you like.
My politically correct relative has called me a bigot and a racist, because of my beliefs and some of the things I say. A bigot is a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to their own opinion & prejudices. HMMM. To understand this, you need to understand the words obstinately and intolerantly, first. Back to the Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (Tenth Edtion).
Obstinate: perversely adhering to an opinion purpose or course in spite of reason, arguments or persuasion.
Intolerantly:unwilling to grant equal freedom of expression esp in religious matters.
So I am an Evangelical Christian. I respect other people and their religious beliefs as long as my belief and religion is also respected. How am I supposed to react to a religion that wants to destroy me, because of my beliefs? I avoid them and avoid contact with those types. Is that hateful? I don’t think so. Is that racist? Not according to Merriam Webster’s definition of racist.
Racist: to feel extreme enmity toward, to have a strong aversion to find very distasteful; to express extreme enmity or active hostility.
So my distrust of those who follow Islam, because of their die-hard convert of die ideology is racist? I think not. I am using common sense. But call me what you like.
Where I do draw the line with Islam is on how they treat their women and little girls. Female Genital Mutilation is something I abhor (to regard with extreme repugnance). Mutilating a woman’s private parts is not only despicable but also detrimental to a woman’s health. Some would say circumcision is the same thing, but not so. There is very little danger of urinary tract infections in a man, when the foreskin is removed, compared to a woman, who’s very anatomy relies on those parts removed, to protect her. AND, to remove those female parts, also removes the ability for a woman to feel pleasure, during sexual intercourse. The foreskin of man has no such sensory issues. Anyone who mutilates a little girl, deserves the worst punishment.
Just this past week, I saw a news article about a girl, who refused to agree to an arranged marriage. Her parents poured hot oil on he body as a punishment. Can you guess their religion? You got it, they were Muslim. So, if I am a xenophobe for thinking that the way Muslims treat their women and the FACT they require a person to convert or die, then you can call me what you like.
I am tolerant of most people, and avoid those who I believe are not a benefit to society. I abhor certain behaviors, but i cannot hate, in the true sense of hate. Just call me a common sense person. I won’t allow myself to be exposed to those who could easily do harm to me and justify it through their so-called religion.
Educated Cowpuncher 