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CMV: it is not racist to disagree with or criticise aspects of Islam because Islam is a religion, not a race.

Here in Australia there has been a wave of activists who maintain that criticising Islam is racist. It is becoming heavily frowned upon to criticise any aspect of the religion at all..This kind of reaction against criticising Islam is not as strong or as prevalent when criticising other religions, such as Christianity.

For example: We were discussing religion in class and I brought up some aspects of Islam that I do not agree with and some of the contradictory statements. I was told I was being racist and to leave if I didn’t correct my opinion and that racism would not be tolerated. I had done the same when we discussed Christianity and other religions and it was encouraged to analyse and evaluate and criticise. 

I don’t see how questioning or criticising a religion makes me racist? 

I am open to changing my view. 

Edited to add: I was pointing out text in the Qu’ran and Islamic teachings saying it is okay to beat women and execute people for anal sex. And I said that it contrasted with the notion of Islam being a religion of peace. 

Edit #2 to add: We were in a philosophy class and discussing religious texts. Someone said Islam was a religion of peace and I said I disagreed. When asked why, I said those two things as an example - which are actually stated in the Qu’ran/other Islamic texts. 

Edit #3: I’m having a break cuz it’s almost 2am here in Australian and my eyes are closing. Lol. Thanks everyone who has contributed so far.
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Much like how 'homophobe' is used to mean someone who hates gay people, and not someone afraid of gay people, 'racist' has taken on a usage that means just 'prejudiced', or 'bigoted'

I wouldn't worry too much about the label they use, but rather the idea behind it.

ARE you being bigoted in your questioning of Islam?

There are clearly ways to discuss the various flaws of all the various religions without coming across like a jerk, but there are also a percentage of people who want to not allow any criticism of religion at all.

I think that is the larger issue here.