“Islamophobia” is a propaganda term that was coined in order to intimidate people into being afraid to oppose jihad violence and Sharia oppression. Antisemitism is a genuine phenomenon that goes back over two millennia. Jews have been menaced and threatened on campuses all over the country. Muslims aren’t, and shouldn’t be. So why is Northwestern acting as if they were equivalent?
“Northwestern University Announces Programs on Antisemitism, Islamophobia After Backlash Over Encampment Response,” by Dion J. Pierre, Algemeiner, August 21, 2024:
Northwestern University in Illinois has announced the creation of new educational programs on antisemitism, Islamophobia, and the Middle East, initiatives it hopes will cool a scorching campus climate.
In a message to the school community President Michael Schill said the programs include one on “religious literacy,” the aim of which is an “integration of antisemitism and Islamophobia.” It will be led by the Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Office. Other programs which focus exclusively on antisemitism will be mandatory for all new and returning students. Additionally, the university will host a series of lectures on both antisemitism and Islamophobia, as well as “the history and politics of the conflict in the Middle East.”
Schill addressed the conflagrations of last academic year, in which pro-Hamas demonstrators vandalized memorials to victims of the terrorist group’s Oct. 7 massacre in southern Israel, threatened to assault Jewish students, and occupied the Deering Meadow section of campus with a “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” and refused to leave unless officials launched a boycott of Israel.
“We need to ensure every member of our community feels safe. Activities that lead to intimidation and impede an environment where dialogue and education can flourish cannot occur again,” Schill said. “Free expression and academic freedom are the lifeblood of our university, but they must not be used as an excuse for behavior that threatens the core of our mission — a search for enlightenment and knowledge. There is no room on our campus for antisemitism; there is no room for Islamophobia; there is no room for racism and other forms of identity-based hate. Northwestern will not tolerate behavior or speech that harms members of our community.”…
Donna says
Here comes the English plan
rick says
I wonder how those explaining “Islamophobia” will explain the enormous number of terrorist acts resulting in the deaths of thousands of people of all faiths,backgrounds, ages, etc. which are predicated on the “faith” of Islam, the teachings of Islam and the wish to emulate their prophet Mohammed where the yell of “Allah akbar” is essential for the “martyr” carrying out a “martyrdom operation”. The “fear” of Islam is quite justified in more and more parts of this planet and is not unfounded in the very least.
From Nigeria to Paris to NYC to Germany to England to Indonesia to Egypt to Israel, etc. Muslim jihadists are out and about in their quest to murder “infidels” ( those who are not “believers” in the Islamic faith ) they never met or know. And this desire to kill “non-believers” extends to those who consider themselves Muslims,such as Shi’ites , a large population whose “crime” is to differ on aspects of the inheritor of the leadership of the religion after the prophet Mohammed died. And even extends to nations at war such as Iraq, a nation lead by a Sunni, Saddam Hussein and Iran a Shia nation lead by Ayatollah Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini who was an Iranian Islamic revolutionary, politician, and religious leader. The actual number of deaths are unknown but are well above one million.
From 9/11 to Oct 7th, Islam leaves a trail of blood and death. Is that not a justified reason for having a “phobia”?
Corbin says
Amen!
jerry glenn says
Rampant Islamopandering
gravenimage says
Good questions, Rick.
CalvinsLutheran says
The West is so confused and cowardly we do NOT realize that singular policemen and officials cannot stop an underground crime syndicate because the hidden threats the law enforcement receives while we slumber prevent any action. We no longer have John Gotti so now we have Jihadi John. In our abysmal stupidity we believe that one lone policeman can control 1000 hidden Jihadis while we cry “DEFUND THE POLICE” We will either become the proactive public or go limply into DHIMMITUDE. The truth is that the West has given away our belief that freedom must be continually fought for. In today’s Western World ? we believe that a limp twisted WOKE WARRIOR can negotiate for freedom where history has proven that physical challenges exist AGAINST freedom ETERNALLY. Grass will grow up to one’s neck unless it is mowed. The West thinks you should continually WATER THE GRASS. Soon enough SNAKES HIDE IN THE GRASS AND OUR CHILDREN ARE BITTEN. The EU is still watering the grass as their children are being bitten. The people of Eurabia (the EU) simply say “stay inside don’t go outdoors!!!” At 7% Muslim any population is Islamicized beyond reversal accept through drastic measures. The torpid and lethargic response to overwhelming immigration by Europeans appears to be some subconscious masochistic drive for self-annihilation. Queers for Palestine is the apex of Western ignorance and eventual capitulation into DHIMMITUDE. What good is a guest worker program if the guest enslaves the host? Is the West so guilt-laden for Imperialist colonialism that self-immolation is the answer?
Pray Hard says
I think the UK has some sort of weird sexual fetish with islam. Note Lawrence of Arabia.
Pray Hard says
LMAO
Pray Hard says
Maybe they should consult their psychology department first and learn the definition of “phobia”.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
These people are too hooked on to the money of F1 visa students. The Federal government should deport them (granted, it’s not gonna happen under Comrade Kamala) and force these schools to provide real education at a reasonable price for American students. Only when they do it will one see them purge their anti-Semitic professors
OLD GUY says
Most likely reason is to protect the money coming in from Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Both are major contributors to American Colleges and Universities.
Former Midwesterner says
Northwestern is my Alma Mater. I have never been so embarrassed to admit this.
My reaction to this is:
TALK IS CHEAP.
Northwestern has forever disgraced itself by negotiating with terrorists.
gravenimage says
Northwestern University announces programs on antisemitism and Islamophobia to cool heated campus climate
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Right–lying about “Islamophobia” being rife will cool down Jihadists–uh huh…