AM I ISLAMOPHOBIC, OR AN ISLAMOPHOBE? PART 8.

In this context, to define individuals, and even some members of racist groups as 'Islamophobes and Islamophic', might be justified. 

But to describe a society or nation as "Islamophobes" or "Islamobic", because of the presence of Islamophobes in them.   

Is likely to be of questionable validity and unfair. 

In my opinion, this is one of the reasons why it is irrational and unhelpful to use the 'doctrine of political correctness.'  

To try to stifle and prevent discussion of maladies such as 'Islamophobia' and 'Anti-semitism.'

Or to decree that it is only Jewish and Muslims who have the right to define the meaning of these terms, or, is you like, state.

We can only better understand something, by identifying it, describing it or examples of it, debating and analysing it, and making informed conclusions about it.

It is the same with 'Islamophobia' and 'Islamophobic.' Is you are a Muslim, and not being of similar view, and your Muslim colleague says to you, 'I do not like Jews; I hate them.' 

Your response might be that of, 'You should not say that, as you are being 'antisemitic.' 

To be continued!