Can you be progressive and hate islam?
First of all, I don't have anything against Muslim individuals. I know few muslims and they are generally nice people, however, I simply cannot overlook the problematic aspects of their islamic ideologies. I can spend a whole week with a Christian, Hindu or a Buddhist without feeling like I have to tiptoe around their religious beliefs, but with Islam, it feels different. There's often an expectation that criticism of the religion is off-limits or that any negative discussion about its doctrines is automatically seen as Islamophobia. This makes it incredibly difficult to have honest conversations about its impact on society.
Islam is just the worst, it's basically incompetent with the modern society. Islam is operating on beliefs that are over 1,400 years old, and it shows. While most other major religions have evolved (at least to some extent), Islam remains largely resistant to change. Its teachings on gender roles, LGBTQ+ rights, apostasy, and blasphemy are outdated and outright dangerous.Countries that implement Islamic law show exactly what happens when these doctrines are followed: oppression, lack of progress, and suppression of basic human rights. Even in secular countries, Islam demands special treatment, making honest discussions nearly impossible.
Is it possible to be progressive while having a strong, negative stance on Islam? Or does that inherently cross into Islamophobia?