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[[category:isms]][[Islamofascism]] is a form of [[religious extremism]] in which the faith of [[Islam]] is abusively used as a cover for a totalitarian ideology.[http://www.tcsdaily.com/article.aspx?id=081606C], especially [[fascism]].{{seed}}It is generally synonymous with '''Islamic extremism''', and has many similarities to [[Protestant fundamentalism]]. | [[category:isms]][[Islamofascism]] is a form of [[religious extremism]] in which the faith of [[Islam]] is abusively used as a cover for a totalitarian ideology.[http://www.tcsdaily.com/article.aspx?id=081606C], especially [[fascism]].{{seed}}It is generally synonymous with '''Islamic extremism''', and has many similarities to [[Protestant fundamentalism]]. | ||
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| + | Links and other items having to do with Islam as an abusive force should probably be moved here; the [[Islam]] page is (ultimately) for items about the religion itself, according to its own written scripture and doctrines. | ||
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It is not clear that there is any significant difference between Islamofascism and genuine Islamic fundamentalism, and so the latter term redirects here. Islamic [[doctrine]], when interpreted literally and "fundamentally", would seem to be essentially [[fascist]]ic in nature, in that: | It is not clear that there is any significant difference between Islamofascism and genuine Islamic fundamentalism, and so the latter term redirects here. Islamic [[doctrine]], when interpreted literally and "fundamentally", would seem to be essentially [[fascist]]ic in nature, in that: | ||
* it considers individual needs less important than unquestioning adherence | * it considers individual needs less important than unquestioning adherence | ||
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Hence "Islamic fundamentalism" ''is'' essentially a form of fascism. Discussion on the validity of equating these two terms is welcome, however. | Hence "Islamic fundamentalism" ''is'' essentially a form of fascism. Discussion on the validity of equating these two terms is welcome, however. | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
===Editorials=== | ===Editorials=== | ||
| + | * '''2007-06-21''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR9LVf_KMO0 The myth of Islamophobia] by [[Pat Condell]] | ||
* '''2006-08-16''' [http://www.tcsdaily.com/article.aspx?id=081606C What Is 'Islamofascism'?] by Stephen Schwartz | * '''2006-08-16''' [http://www.tcsdaily.com/article.aspx?id=081606C What Is 'Islamofascism'?] by Stephen Schwartz | ||
Revision as of 02:04, 5 August 2007
Overview
Islamofascism is a form of religious extremism in which the faith of Islam is abusively used as a cover for a totalitarian ideology.[1], especially fascism.
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It is generally synonymous with Islamic extremism, and has many similarities to Protestant fundamentalism.
Categorization
Links and other items having to do with Islam as an abusive force should probably be moved here; the Islam page is (ultimately) for items about the religion itself, according to its own written scripture and doctrines.
Terminology
It is not clear that there is any significant difference between Islamofascism and genuine Islamic fundamentalism, and so the latter term redirects here. Islamic doctrine, when interpreted literally and "fundamentally", would seem to be essentially fascistic in nature, in that:
- it considers individual needs less important than unquestioning adherence
- it seeks to promote unity of cultural and religious attributes
Hence "Islamic fundamentalism" is essentially a form of fascism. Discussion on the validity of equating these two terms is welcome, however.
Links
Editorials
- 2007-06-21 The myth of Islamophobia by Pat Condell
- 2006-08-16 What Is 'Islamofascism'? by Stephen Schwartz