Islamophobia

I'm really struggling to understand this problem. I know that there are always going to be bigots who thrive on stirring issues and hatred, what I can't cope with is why otherwise ordinary and decent people are taken in by the truly vile Britain First.

It makes sense to be concerned about extremists and we live in a small world. Anyone who commits acts of terror, suppresses freedom or represses people should be taken on and removed. And when I say removed I mean made to stand trial by their fellow citizens.

I also worry that the people spreading the bigotry just don't see how their actions may also help to radicalise otherwise ordinary Muslims and just cause the negative spiral of hate to keep going.

"It hurts my head thinking about it. Infact even being on their page upsets me a lot. A few weeks ago I had to deactivate Facebook because it seriously hurt my mental health. I was so upset and livid I couldnt concentrate at work for a few days like... do they hate me that much? I've never experienced so much hate before.

Being a practising Muslim and a revert, I asked myself why dont I fight people like this? I came to my senses after a few days but I seriously understood why some youths are going to fight in places like Syria. I'm really moderate and liberal but I could understand how the hatred feeds the hatred. I was bullied at school also, I didn't expect to see it in my adult life too.. thank you for everything you do, I love you!!
If you are a muslim or non muslim, I love you"

And then I read this:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-29649499

Seemed to have spent all evening baiting a bigot on Twitter, which was fun but exhausting.

They just don't get it, for me this picture sums it all up:

I am not, and nor would I ever try to defend every Muslim. Nor would I defend everything done in the name of Christianity. There is good and bad everywhere and none of us do things perfectly. I just refuse to stand by when the wrong doing or misguided actions of a few mean that all are tarred with the same brush.

I have friends of almost every race, colour and creed. They're my friends because they're good people.

Just like me they get up in the morning and wish they could stay in bed. 

Just like me they eat breakfast and go to work. 

Just like me they worry about their parents getting old. 

Just like me they laugh. 

Just like me they cry.
Just like me they care.

Get over it, instead of reading all the bad press go out and find out for yourself. I did and I discovered a lot about people. And I learned a lot about myself.