We Are Fed Up With Muslims Being Offended!

[RATTER15]

This man tells it like it is!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhjvoJatKOY

[Old_Geezer]

He makes some interesting points and puts them in a clear manner; but I think he is too sure that most folk hold no respect for the whole of the religion rather than towards the extremist minority who are the problem. Admittedly he does mention that the majority are not like that, but his remarks are still directed towards the religion, which all Muslims accept by definition. One of the other strengths of western society is the tolerance it tries to have towards those who share different viewpoints; and this includes the right to belong to the religion of one's choice without being disrespected for it.

[mibn2cweus]

That at any time extremist are 'in the minority' is not by virtue of the religion.

[THEMOTLEY1]

He's a Writer and Stand Up Comedian

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Condell#Atheism

[david small]

Tolerance is exceptable, blatant biased "tolerance" is another. Liberalism has distorted our society in favour of the very people who wish to destroy us.
But that's alright isn't it?

[beso]

Islam apologists like to claim that it is tiny extreme minority of Muslims that are a problem. They are very badly mistaken.

While it is a tiny minority that actually engages in terrorist activity, the vast majority of muslims want to see Sharia Law enacted everywhere. They support the complete subjugation of women.

Islam is fascism. Fascism needs to be put in its place.

[wildwood]

I really don't see what the man's profession has to do with his religious views. Comics have opinions too.

This man says it all for me. Especially the part where muslims are offended by triviality but ok with atrocities.

[Svejk]

The difference between moderate and extremist Muslims is patience.

[Haggisdj]

I'm actually fed-up to the back teeth with everyone that is offended. It doesn't matter if these people are black, white, brown, gay, straight, male or female... something always manages to offend them!

[beso]

Offence is taken not given. The problem is with those who take offence.

One of my favourite Australian Prime Ministers, Paul Keating, referred to the Malaysian Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohammed, as a "recalcitrant". Mahathir took offence and demanded an apology.

Keating's apology comprised of "regret that Mahatihir took offence". It is one of the reasons that I like Keating.

[naomi24]

Haggisdj, // I'm actually fed-up to the back teeth with everyone that is offended.//

So am I - offended Muslims included.

[Old_Geezer]

One can not reasonably take offence unless it is offered in the first place. Folk have a duty to be neither overly offensive nor overly sensitive to being offended.

[beso]

OG //One can not reasonably take offence unless it is offered in the first place. //

Rubbish. Some people set themselves up to take offence. Many muslims are offended by a woman being unaccompanied on the street, especially if she is not completely covered. Is it her duty to avoid offending them?

Personally I find the misogynist and paedophilic attitudes of Islam extremely offensive. So are they being overly offensive or am I too sensitive?

[Old_Geezer]

I suggest you discuss it with them and come to a conclusion.
Meanwhile probably not a good argument to call common sense rubbish.

[mibn2cweus]

When I feel that I've been offended, before becoming defensive I find it best to consider whether something I might have done is deserving of offence. Demanding that everyone pander to my delusions and bow down to my imaginary friend would be very high on my list of considerations.

[beso]

OG //I suggest you discuss it with them and come to a conclusion. //

I have discussed it with Muslims. We cannot reach agreement. Despite their blatant discrimination against women they continue to claim that Islam does not promote sexism.

OG //Meanwhile probably not a good argument to call common sense rubbish.//

Your argument is not common sense. Without those who spoke out against all forms of discrimination, thus offending the bigots, we in the west would still be keeping slaves, persecuting homosexuals and unmarried mothers and treating women as possessions.

[Svejk]

To be fair to OG, he did say 'can not reasonably'. Muslim offence taking isn't reasonable.