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  • Labour are set to abandon the term ‘Islamophobia’ in favour of ‘anti-Muslim hate’ - a disgraceful watering down of horrific racism

    Actually, yeah, that is perfectly reasonable. Islamophobia is a stupid word. It can be used to apply to actual criticism of islam. And there’s no such thing as a phobia of an ideology. “Phobia” means irrational fear of.

    In terms of racism - an Arab Christian or Atheist can still be a target of anti-muslim hate. So it can be a form of racism. Attacking anyone based on religious belief is wrong, so yeah, it’s a better term. You can attack Islam all you like, but not innocent Muslims. And condemning “anti-muslim hate” is clear that you stand for freedom of speech but not for religious persecution.

    IMHO The Canary is a rag of baity low-quality journalism. It’s basically a leftist daily mail.

    Keir Starmer had no qualms using the term “Hinduphobia” in addressing the concerns of the British Hindu community.

    That’s because Hindus are adherents of Hinduism. If it was “Hinduismphobia” it would be stupid. Adherents of Islam are called Muslims, not Islams

    Starmer’s commitment to existing colonial relations is hardly a secret. He’s draped himself in the Butcher’s Apron from day one.

    And there we have it. The Canary is hardly a partisan source.