Chris Broussard is for lack of a better word a bigot

[Dirkadirkastan]

Originally Posted by DirkFTW

Why wouldn't it just be a differently-bigoted world?

There is a stark difference between targeting a demographic and targeting a belief system.

A demographic describes a trait one is born with and cannot (easily) change (i.e. gender, skin color, orientation, etc.) while a belief system is something you are free to change at any moment (i.e. religion, ideology, etc.). There is nothing wrong with voicing dissent toward a belief system one believes to be backward or unenlightened, and it certainly bears no likeness to bigotry against a demographic.

[DirkFTW]

Originally Posted by Dirkadirkastan

There is a stark difference between targeting a demographic and targeting a belief system.

A demographic describes a trait one is born with and cannot (easily) change (i.e. gender, skin color, orientation, etc.) while a belief system is something you are free to change at any moment (i.e. religion, ideology, etc.). There is nothing wrong with voicing dissent toward a belief system one believes to be backward or unenlightened, and it certainly bears no likeness to bigotry against a demographic.

So, acceptable bigotry?

Just so we're all on the same page for definitions:

Demographics: the statistical characteristics of human populations (did you mean genetics instead?)

Bigotry is the state of mind of a bigot: someone who, as a result of their prejudices, treats other people with hatred, contempt, and intolerance on the basis of a person's race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, language, socioeconomic status, or other status.

If these are unacceptable, please propose alternatives.

[Dirkadirkastan]

Originally Posted by DirkFTW

So, acceptable bigotry?

No, it's not bigotry. You can't hide your beliefs behind that word just because you don't understand the difference.

[DirkFTW]

Originally Posted by Dirkadirkastan

No, it's not bigotry. You can't hide your beliefs behind that word just because you don't understand the difference.

So it's impossible to be bigoted against Muslims? I think some parts of the US immediately post-9/11 belie that.

[Dirkadirkastan]

Originally Posted by DirkFTW

So it's impossible to be bigoted against Muslims? I think some parts of the US immediately post-9/11 belie that.

Are you equating vocal dissent to violent behavior?

[DirkFTW]

Originally Posted by Dirkadirkastan

Are you equating vocal dissent to violent behavior?

No.

[Dirkadirkastan]

Originally Posted by DirkFTW

No.

Then what are you referring to? I thought the 9-11 backlash was racially motivated as much as anything.

Islam contains some pretty stupid, backward, and dangerous ideas. Am I not allowed to point this out just because they're an organized religion?