March 6, 2024

In contemporary discourse, a troubling trend has emerged, particularly among progressives and left-leaning intellectuals: Many progressives mistakenly equate Islamic criticism with racial discrimination. The political left views any kind of critical analysis about Islamic teachings and customs as bigotry which manifests as xenophobia and racism against people of color. Intellectual laziness together with moral cowardice has generated a thoroughly dishonest and counterproductive atmosphere that impedes meaningful dialogue on topics like religion, freedom, and human rights.