Yeah. I was using that argument too when I was using my hate of Islam to reply to muslim who were using that term that they were legitimizing violence against those who are blaspheming.
..Not understanding that I was talking to people who are in reality expressing just the TIP of the frustration they accumulate under the oppression that is systemic Islamophobia, the tip being the straw that breaks the camel's back in their case.
People would be a lot more encline to accept blasphemy or the critic of Islam if they were not targetted daily by people, politics and medias.
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As for Islam.
A good materialist recognize that religion while being sub systems of oppression are not the problems are their interpretation evolves with times.
A such, the real problem is patriarchy and capitalism. Not Islam. Unless the oppression start to become a systemic problem, religion are simply a reflection of other oppressions, oppressions that are ignored vulontarily by people who are hating daily on Islam and muslims.
muslims' inability to accept blasphemy or criticism of Islam has nothing to do with them being targeted. Instead, it stems from deep seated indoctrination
I was born a Muslim, and this is what I was taught , not just by my family, but also by the society and media of the Muslim world (not limited to my country):
"we Muslims are the ones who are right; everyone else is wrong. Don't let anyone speak badly about the religion or the Prophet because God will be angry. Blasphemers deserve death because we're right. We are the good ones, while Jews, Christians, and the West are inherently bad. We are victims, and the whole world is conspiring against us. etc..."
this narrative isn't just a one time lesson , it's a constant, repetitive message reinforced through religious sermons, educational systems, and social discourse. It creates a mindset where questioning or dissent is not merely discouraged , it is considered a betrayal of faith, an unforgivable sin that can lead to death
even if Muslims were given the entire world, they would still not allow criticism of their religion or Prophet. This inability to tolerate differing perspectives or engage in open dialogue about their faith is not accidental , it's a direct outcome of the ideological framework Islam fosters
the root of the problem is not external factors, such as "Islamophobia" or perceived conspiracies. The real problem lies within Islam itself , the way it is structured, taught, and enforced. Islam, places unquestionable reverence above reason, faith above facts, and obedience above critical thought
this indoctrination creates a paradox , while muslims are taught to believe they are victims of global conspiracies, they are also conditioned to suppress the freedom of others to think, speak, or question. This dual narrative of victimhood and superiority leaves no room for growth, introspection, or meaningful reform