Difference between revisions of "Religism"
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| − | Categorism [[foci of categorism|focused]] on a categorization of religion and belief. (In Swedish: religism) | + | Categorism [[foci of categorism|focused]] on a categorization of people by religion and belief. (In Swedish: religism) |
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| + | Note that this is a matter of prejudice, bigotry and discrimination against people who happen to belong or not belong to a certain religion or other belief. NOT a matter of disagreeing with claims done in the name of a certain religion or other belief. | ||
Often targeting a specific group such as [[antimuslimism|Muslims]], [[atheophobia|Atheists]] or [[christianophobia|Christians]]. | Often targeting a specific group such as [[antimuslimism|Muslims]], [[atheophobia|Atheists]] or [[christianophobia|Christians]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:21, 28 December 2015
Categorism focused on a categorization of people by religion and belief. (In Swedish: religism)
Note that this is a matter of prejudice, bigotry and discrimination against people who happen to belong or not belong to a certain religion or other belief. NOT a matter of disagreeing with claims done in the name of a certain religion or other belief.
Often targeting a specific group such as Muslims, Atheists or Christians.
Examples of facets expressed through this focus
- Conspirationalism: When people are bigoted against a certain religion (usually Judaism or Islam), they may view some religious people gathering together (for prayer, or simply for a regular dinner) as if it was a part of some sinister plot.
