The photo above relates to a recent news report: Muslim Terrorists BEHEAD 70 Christians in Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
I suspect many have asked the following questions and formed a conclusion, but they are very hesitant to say what it is in public. I write to think and I do it openly. Watch me think.
Why is it that when we hear of such brutal grotesque acts of violence (rape, torture, murder and arson), such as those the photo and report are about, it nearly always with Muslims, rather than Jews or Christians? How often do you hear about Mosques being burned down verses Churches?
If there is a highly disproportionate level of extreme depraved violence by Muslims against Christians, Jews and even other Muslims, then shouldn't that nature be a topic of honest discussion?
By the same token, if there is a greater disproportionate amount of violence at the hands of Muslims, even in the name of Islam, then isn't the label "Islamophobia" a misnomer? Such a "fear" would be justified. If the fear is reasonable, then isn't wrong to classify it as a "Phobia."
Definition of a Phobia:
A phobia is defined as an overwhelming and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that leads to significant distress and avoidance behavior.
A justified fear is not considered a phobia because phobias are inherently irrational and disproportionate.
Does data reveal anything meaningful?
The best numbers I could pull out using A.I. are as follows:
ARSON:
- Churches burned down globally since 2000: Estimated at least 9,000–10,000 based on available data.
- Mosques burned down globally since 2000: "Likely in the hundreds, but global data is incomplete."
MURDERS: (Based on available reports):
- Christians murdered by Muslims (2000–2025): Approximately 109,500
- Jews murdered by Muslims (2000–2025): "No precise global total is reported."
I kept pressing the A.I. for figures of christians murdering muslims worldwide. Here is the answer:
"Based on available reports, the global total of Muslims murdered by Christians from 2000 to 2025 is limited to specific documented incidents and does not reach significant numbers compared to other religiously motivated killings."
Am I being "Islamaphobic?"
I do not have a personal fear of Muslims. Nor do I harbor hatred of individuals because they are Muslims. I believe the brotherhood of mankind is not based on religion--it is based on love!
By the same token, I believe that there are ample reasons to conclude that Islamic teachings appear to build in some tendency into their population which poses a threat.
Furthermore , I think we should NOT be intimidated by anyone for wanting their to be more open and frank discussions about why that is and what can be done about it.
What does A.I. think?
Pulling figures out which illustrate this issue is a challenge. The A.I. presents almost a defensive nature toward defending Muslims.
The way the A.I. would NOT easily give forth data which paints a negative image of Muslims made me wonder if the A.I. had taken on a biase. It is almost as though A.I. has adopted a cultural concern of being accused of being Islamaphobic. Fascinating!
In search of an answer to the question which is the title of this post, "Is A.I. AFRAID of being accused of Islamaphobia," I posed a question directly to the A.I.:
Question:
"Would you say that Islamophobia is a term that is unfairly applied since their are more than enough valid reasons for people in general to justify that fear. In other words, fearing Muslims over violence is a justified concern and not an irrational phobia?"
A.I. Conclusion:
"While concerns about violence from extremist groups are valid, fear directed at all Muslims based solely on their religion is not justified and falls into the realm of prejudice. It’s important to distinguish between addressing specific threats and unfairly generalizing those fears to an entire group. Rational discourse and nuanced understanding are key to avoiding blanket judgments while addressing legitimate security concerns."
Then I asked the A.I. a less specific question to determine consistency:
"Is it fair to say that people with certain beliefs have greater tendencies?"
A.I. response:
"Yes, it is fair to say that people with certain beliefs may have greater tendencies toward specific behaviors. Research demonstrates that beliefs significantly influence actions and decision-making:
- Behavioral Patterns: Studies show that past behaviors, shaped by beliefs, often predict future actions. People tend to repeat behaviors aligned with their core beliefs or values.
- Social Influence: Beliefs impact not only individual decisions but also how people interact in groups. For example, shared beliefs can foster cooperation or, conversely, justify exclusionary or harmful behaviors.
- Cognitive Alignment: When beliefs align with needs or goals, behavior becomes intrinsically motivated. Conversely, misaligned beliefs can lead to inconsistent actions."
Does anyone see a degree of hypocrisy, or possible "biase" in the difference between the answer to the more specific question verses the general question?
Article Conclusion
So what about it: Could A.I. be afraid of being accused?
It seems to me that biase is in the eyes of the beholder. Does society and culture influence A.I.? It seems to me that it must. If so, A.I. can reinforce biase beliefs, even if they are erroneous. This is amplified by the beliefs of the one asking it the questions. No surprise.
Stated simply, it is too easy to accuse a person of being "Islamaphobic." Furthermore, that a society, or a particular group," that does so "at large" is avoiding the truth and a sincere and more effective approach to solving the problems of violence in our society.
