You made a statement of opinion, based on an ASSumption, then came back in your reply claiming that it was a statement of fact. .
Originally Posted by SinsOfTheFlesh
When you throw out words like xenophobia, and "irrational" fear of Muslims, you are making ASSumptions.
It's not bigotry. It's reality.
Pot. Kettle. Black. You do this with conviction.
Let's go back to elementary school, shall we?
as·sump·tion
əˈsəm(p)SH(ə)n/
noun
1.
a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
“I'd venture to say a good hunk of those who are opposed have an irrational fear of Muslims.”
There is proof of this. It's out there, all day long, all over the interwebs and in our neighborhoods. You are flat out claiming that my statement is not at all the case. That is patently false. So, you're either a liar, delusional, or you live under a rock.
Read the Koran. Cover to cover. Study the history of Islam. Begin with Mohammed's emigration from Mecca to Medina, around 622 AD. Work your way forward from there.
I read some. I may or may not read it all at some point. It's not necessary in order to distinguish valid concerns from irrational fear and recognize the detriment in making decisions based on the latter. That would have been my point, by the way, not that rabid dogs could process it.
When I say that Islam has not changed since its birth, I say that as a statement of fact.
I think you might be right, but it's not because you're credible. And reading the book cover to cover doesn't make you an expert any more than reading makes you smart.
“You may worship at the altar of multiculturalism and diversity
ASSumption.
but I do not, nor do I mistake feel good platitudes for cold hard facts.
You're a tough guy, duly noted. But don't delude yourself any further about your respect for facts.
It's been fun, y'all. Uncle.