The Toronto Star says that “some members of a group” (Muslims) are being accused of intolerance because of their stance against the LGBTQ agenda.
Given how eager “some members” of the mainstream media have been to levy the charge of “Islamophobia” against anyone who criticizes Islam in any way, that’s exactly what columnist Shree Paradkar is guilty of by the very judgement of the Left.
Canadians are not intolerant of Muslims, and certainly did not need an “Islamophobia czar.” No one hears Hindus, Sikhs and Jains complaining about Hinduphobia, Sikhophobia and Jainophobia. The alleged “intolerance” against Islam isn’t about discrimination at all. It is about ideology. No one should be tolerant of supremacism, the persecution of minorities, or abuse of women, all of which are sanctioned in normative Islam. No one should be tolerant of requiring women to cover their entire bodies “lest they be abused” (see Quran 24:31 and 33:59). Nor should anyone be tolerant of the attack on Western freedom when some in the West say or do things that offend some Muslims. Christians have grown accustomed to being the object of the most vulgar insults, but they understood that all must put up with being offended in any free society. By contrast, violent rage in response to insults to Islam is Sharia-driven. That’s why we see such rage all over the Islamic world over Qur’an burnings. Such reactions serve to demonstrate exactly why everyone in the West should be concerned.
With that said, it is not “intolerant” for Muslims or any religious group to reject the encroachment upon religious freedom of the trans agenda, and to resist being forced to accept that there are more than two genders.
In the same manner that encroachments upon free speech from Islamic supremacists must be resisted, so must encroachments upon religious freedom.
Muslim groups are not guilty as charged by Paradkar for “the very discrimination they rail against.” Muslims have the right to stand on their own religious grounds, as do any other group, within the boundaries of the rule of law.
It isn’t “heartbreaking to see Muslim groups join pushback against LGBTQ2+ rights.” How silly. The only “intolerance” apparent in Paradkar’s article is that which actually takes aim not just at “some Muslims,” but at all religious and traditional communities which are protected under Canada’s charter of rights and freedoms, as well as under the American Constitution.
Paradkar then goes on to judge “equity seeking groups.” She states that it is “not uncommon to see individuals from equity-seeking groups aligning with discriminatory actions.”
Here she was referencing Asian-Americans who had enough of affirmative action and were themselves suffering from the results. The leftist-Islamic alliance at the highest levels and convenient manipulation of identity politics involves playing people for fools (including journalists themselves), and will continue to unravel.
“Why it’s heartbreaking to see Muslim groups join pushback against LGBTQ2+ rights,” by Shree Paradkar, Toronto Star, July 7, 2023:
A viral audio clip of an Edmonton teacher admonishing a Muslim student for avoiding Pride events perfectly encapsulates a dilemma that’s worth wrestling with. How does one tolerate — or, better still, tackle — the intolerance of some members of a group that has itself faced so much intolerance.
At least part of the answer is simple: not with the very discrimination you rail against.
Less simple, and also wrapped up in the answer, is a layered understanding of how religion, a source of support for many, can also be a basis of discrimination.
In the two-minute audio clip from last month, an unnamed Londonderry Junior High School teacher told a student his behaviour was unacceptable, and referenced Uganda, where intolerance and criminalization of homosexuality has been boosted by evangelical Christians.
She also pointed out there were no complaints when Ramadan was acknowledged at school.
“It goes two ways. If you want to be respected for who you are, if you don’t want to suffer prejudice for your religion, your colour of skin or whatever, then you better give it back to people who are different from you. That’s how it works,” said the teacher.
She should have stopped there.
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It’s not uncommon to see individuals from equity-seeking groups aligning with discriminatory actions.…
Michael Copeland says
Intolerance?
“If anyone desire a religion other than Islam never will it be accepted of him.”
Koran 3:85, part of Islamic law.
PRCS says
Yes, they ARE intolerant.
When will so-called journalists “get” that?
VictorMc says
Journalists are by nature ignorant and uneducated. It appears they have never heard of a person called Adolf H….
The book is called: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE THIRD REICH by William L.Shirer. I would NEVER employ anyone in the media world who had not read that book at least once (3 times would be a big +) But we are surrounded by the ignorant and various others which you would not print here.
Jack Reynolds says
In this video captured on July 8, 2023 an 87-year old man is randomly shot while walking down a street in New York.
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https://rumble.com/v2zf02c-random-shooting.html
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And here are a few recent videos from France …
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https://t.me/GalliaDaily/4930
https://t.me/GalliaDaily/4931
https://t.me/GalliaDaily/4933
https://rmx.news/crime/migration-is-the-key-factor-behind-widespread-rioting-in-france-says-hungarian-expert/
https://rmx.news/france/immigration-crisis-74-of-french-believe-there-are-too-many-migrants-in-france-72-want-referendum-on-immigration/
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During the riots and looting in France, the memorial for a 12-year-old raped and murdered 2 months ago by an Algerian migrant was destroyed. Do you recall the rioting and looting when she was killed? … NEITHER DO I.
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https://rumble.com/v2xz8iq-lola-memorial-destroyed.html
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Take a moment to study Toronto’s MOST WANTED LIST for July 2023 …
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https://www.tps.ca/organizational-chart/specialized-operations-command/detective-operations/investigative-services/homicide/most-wanted/
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Justin Trudeau has increased Canada’s immigration level to one million per annum, or from the traditional 1% to 2.5% per year. That will increase Canada’s population from 40 million to 48 million by 2030. Think of that in terms of fitting about 3 million more people into Toronto within the next 8 years.
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QUESTIONS
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Do you live in Toronto or the GTA?
While watching these videos did you give some thought to buying a gun?
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࿗Infidel࿘ says
So which side it Paradkar on in this issue – muslims, or the LGBTQIA2S+?
Ray Jarman says
Excellent question and I could answer you but I have these tears welling up in my eyes. It seems that the left thinks that two wrongs actually produce a right.
Mary C says
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I never would’ve thought I’d ever be on the same side as Moslems about anything, but here we are with the transgender, gender identity, and drag queen garbage.
somehistory says
It’s your *right* to decide that, but I will never consider myself “on the same side as mozlums about anything.”
Nothing could make me say I share a side with those who read, teach, follow the evil demonic filth of islam. mozlums have their own *brand* of perversion.
they rape little kids…as young as infants….and call it marriage.
they rape women and young girls who don’t wear the all-over clothing, blaming the victims for the rape.
they will stone pregnant women; guards rape female prisoners, and they rape the dead.
the males rape little boys, and they young males commit homosexual acts in secret. but murder those who are exposed for it.
If any mozlum thought he could advance the spread of islam by becoming “trans,” there is nothing that would stop him.
PRCS says
CDW points out THE reason we must oppose compliance with–and further infiltration of–any aspect of Islamic law (sharia) that violates our secular man-made laws.
“The alleged “intolerance” against Islam isn’t about discrimination at all. It is about ideology. No one should be tolerant of supremacism, the persecution of minorities, or abuse of women, all of which are sanctioned in normative Islam. No one should be tolerant of requiring women to cover their entire bodies “lest they be abused” (see Quran 24:31 and 33:59). Nor should anyone be tolerant of the attack on Western freedom when some in the West say or do things that offend some Muslims. Christians have grown accustomed to being the object of the most vulgar insults, but they understood that all must put up with being offended in any free society. By contrast, violent rage in response to insults to Islam is Sharia-driven. That’s why we see such rage all over the Islamic world over Qur’an burnings. Such reactions serve to demonstrate exactly why everyone in the West should be concerned.”
Fitna says
Confusing article, it seems Christine is trying to have it both ways…but I will admit it’s late, I’m tired and didn’t read thoroughly. I might revisit it tomorrow.
Whatever the case, I believe non-Muslims should always back up other non-Muslims when Islam is involved. If you hate gays then just stay out of the battle. Why would any non-Muslim willingly side with a death cult (Islam) that will eventually come after them?
It’s in all our interest to see that Islam is eliminated from this planet asap…never mind your petty differences with other humans who think differently.
Christians, LGBT, Jews, Hindus, Atheists, etc…are not my enemy, Muslims who want to force Islam on us all are. We should all be working together to get this evil death cult banned and Muslims who refuse to leave Islam should be deported.
James Lincoln says
Fitna says,
“Christians, LGBT, Jews, Hindus, Atheists, etc…are not my enemy, Muslims who want to force Islam on us all are.”
Yes.
You have accurately – and importantly – pointed out who is NOT the enemy.
Kenn Goodwin says
Their ignorance knows no boundaries
E T says
Hadith. Abu Dawud 40:113. “Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas: “If a man who is not married is seized committing sodomy, he will be stoned to death”.