posted by like_thatIf you're going to be an atheist or agnostic at least call a spade a spade. The Catholics/Christians have a history of being terrible people and they still have their extremely problematic flaws (i.e. priests molesting/raping boys), but it doesn't mean that Islam doesn't deserve criticism. There is a very easy argument, that their extremism is much more prevalent and is a huge issue. If you're going to hate, at least hate on all religions equally. I don't think that is much to ask for.
Not excusing it - but I think there is a very real fear going on with this. If you're a public figure or work for a publication, it does add a very dramatic difference to the kind of death threats that you'll receive. I think journalists and politicians keep a vivid picture of Charlie Hebdo in their minds. If you're the average person then you get people accusing you of racism, doesn't matter that Islam isn't a race.
Another way to look at it is that for the most part, we are always hesitant to explore WHY there are extremist willing to kill numerous people and often themselves in each case. On one side you can point the finger at war, another side you can blame a bad imam, another side you can blame the way the west has flooded itself with migrants (the buzzword is refugees). Could be all three of those reasons together. But it's very taboo to discuss it.
