Malang, 24 December 2017
Here are some prejudices that I often hear from some of my Muslim friends:
1. Kafir = bad person.
I have heard some of my friends say "I just knew he is not a Muslim. But how can he be so kind?".
This statement implies that, in general, a Muslim must be a good person, and a non-Muslim is assumed not a good person.
This logic emerges since the definition of an ideal good person must be a Muslim, while a non-muslim must be a sinner.
The definition of "ultimate good" itself is strictly limited to "Islam". Thus, other religions are perceived to be "imperfect good".
2. Homosexual = bad person
I have very very often heard "I just knew he is a homosexual. But he is very kind. His kindness is just to conceal his wickedness".
This statement very straightforwardly judges a homosexual must be a bad person.
This opinion emerges from the faith of Islam that homosexual is strictly forbidden and condemned by the god. So, the definition of good or bad in here is clear-cut.
This religious doctrine influences them in further deliberations. They outweigh the stigmas that homosexual is a contagious disease, homosexual is a sexual predator, and homosexual is the source of sexually transmitted diseases, despite all those generalisations are not true.
This religious doctrine influences them in further deliberations. They outweigh the stigmas that homosexual is a contagious disease, homosexual is a sexual predator, and homosexual is the source of sexually transmitted diseases, despite all those generalisations are not true.
So no matter how genuinely good or kind-hearted the person is, and no matter how healthy his sexual relationship is, a homosexual is always considered to be a bad, dirty person.
