Thread by @robbystarbuck

I see hate & requests for censorship of people like @jordanbpeterson @pewdiepie @RealCandaceO @SamHarrisOrg @benshapiro & @Imamofpeace.

Some of them haven’t ever talked about Islam, the others engaged in criticism.

Criticism is corrective, not hateful. None advocate violence.

You can simultaneously believe that the hijab has a deeply oppressive history or that segments of Islam need the reforms @Imamofpeace advocates for AND believe in standing up for a woman wearing a hijab if hate is directed at her + protecting Muslims from violence.

Even the ones who have criticized parts of Islam recognize that now is not the time for it. It’s not empathetic or kind. Right now the focus should be on the victims & their families. It’s sad some seek to blame innocent people for the disgusting actions of a monstrous terrorist.

Let’s all pray for the victims in Christchurch New Zealand and their families and wait to see how we can best help them in the coming days. It’s not the time for the blame game. It’s a time for showing the depths of our goodness. ❤️