Islamic Phobia Rising
With terrorists and violence growing worldwide, here is an article that portrays the issue of Islamic phobia that is growing not only in America but worldwide. This article talks about 6 Imans being thrown off an airline in the United States and being held for terrorist, or at least strange circumstances. You can read the full article here.
It is apparent that although we feel that we are anesthisized with the violence in Iraq and the Middle East, that when it comes to our own back yard, we are frightened by overtly religious Muslims. Do you stare at a devout follower as they do their daily prayers in public places. Do anti-American comments overheard by Muslims who are wearing the signs of their faith disturb you. Clearly you are not alone. However, we must not slide into overt prejudice against all Muslim people.
There is a fear factor that is growing due to recent world events and certainly I do not blame any of the reactions, if I had been there on that airplane, I may have done the same thing. That being said, we must all practice tolerance for other who wear and embrace things that are different than what we wear.
Islamic phobia is growing, but the reality is that there is probably no stopping it. Increased vigilance of your surroundings is still the best remedy to thwarting another terrorists attack even if it makes everyday innocent Muslims uncomfortable or feel targeted. The history of the situation is simply just too apparent.
It is apparent that although we feel that we are anesthisized with the violence in Iraq and the Middle East, that when it comes to our own back yard, we are frightened by overtly religious Muslims. Do you stare at a devout follower as they do their daily prayers in public places. Do anti-American comments overheard by Muslims who are wearing the signs of their faith disturb you. Clearly you are not alone. However, we must not slide into overt prejudice against all Muslim people.
There is a fear factor that is growing due to recent world events and certainly I do not blame any of the reactions, if I had been there on that airplane, I may have done the same thing. That being said, we must all practice tolerance for other who wear and embrace things that are different than what we wear.
Islamic phobia is growing, but the reality is that there is probably no stopping it. Increased vigilance of your surroundings is still the best remedy to thwarting another terrorists attack even if it makes everyday innocent Muslims uncomfortable or feel targeted. The history of the situation is simply just too apparent.
