Islamophobia Is A Global Crisis And It’s Time We View It That Way
Islamophobia Is A Global Crisis And It’s Time We View It That Way
The attack in New Zealand shows the problem is only getting worse as anti-Muslim rhetoric has emboldened extremists across the globe
On Friday a mass shooter stormed two mosques and killed at least 50 people in an unprecedented terrorist attack in New Zealand. The alleged shooter identified as 28-year-old Brenton Harrison Tarrant was charged with one count of murder in a court appearance where he flashed what appears to be a white power sign. Prior to the attack Tarrant had posted a manifesto online that detailed his hatred for Muslims claimed inspiration from British fascist Oswald Mosley and Norwegian murderer Anders Breivik among others and cited U.S. President Donald Trump as a renewed symbol of white identity. The deadly attack brings into harsh light the global nature of the alarming rise in Islamophobia. In countries around the world antiMuslim rhetoric and policies have become dangerously normalized in institutions, politics media and everyday life. Violent and lethal assaults like the Christchurch shooting are but one consequence Muslims face daily acts of discrimination bias and threats