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Charltonstrek · 18/03/2026 10:30

Im finding the level of racism here in the UK to be very unsettling and it seems to be getting worse and im finding it depressing as I have a Muslim partner and I wonder if there is a future here for him. Ive mostly witnessed this on social media with some very derogatory comments anybody else or am I too sensitive

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Busybeemumm · 18/03/2026 20:45

Bringemout · 18/03/2026 20:23

I would also point out the first post responding to that just flat out denied that Jewish people were more like to experience racist incidents than muslims. Straight away the anti semitism denial starts.

I asked where is the evidence. Every question and curiosity is straight away described and accused as 'anti semitism' as a way to shut it down.

nomas · 18/03/2026 20:42

Hoardasurass · 18/03/2026 20:38

Only if your a legal migrant, if you arrive on a boat and claim asylum you get housed, fed and free medical treatment until they decide your claim and/or all appeals are used up and you possibly get deported.
This is something that most of my friends who immigrated legally are pissed off about

Asylum seekers do want to work, living on £9.95 a week is not a life.

Busybeemumm · 18/03/2026 20:41

RottenApplesSpoilTheLot · 18/03/2026 15:55

The latest Govt hate crimes stats show that a Jew is approx nine times more likely than a muslim to be the victim of a hate crime.

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/hate-crime-england-and-wales-year-ending-march-2025/hate-crime-england-and-wales-year-ending-march-2025#section1

Here we go again, detailing OPs thread with 'what about the Jews...'! Statistics such as these relay on reporting the hate crime in the first place. Muslim hate crime is so embedded that they don't feel enabled to report in the first place. They don't trust the authorities to do anything about it.

Hoardasurass · 18/03/2026 20:38

Fairyliz · 18/03/2026 17:32

I thought to live there permanently you had to have an income of around £30k per year and private medical insurance?

So you cant just rock up and try and find a job or be looked after by the state.

Only if your a legal migrant, if you arrive on a boat and claim asylum you get housed, fed and free medical treatment until they decide your claim and/or all appeals are used up and you possibly get deported.
This is something that most of my friends who immigrated legally are pissed off about

nomas · 18/03/2026 20:26

Bringemout · 18/03/2026 20:23

I would also point out the first post responding to that just flat out denied that Jewish people were more like to experience racist incidents than muslims. Straight away the anti semitism denial starts.

This is a lie. She asked for your evidence, she was not anti-Semitic at all.

And the table you posted should double the amount of hate crimes against Muslims.

nomas · 18/03/2026 20:23

Bringemout · 18/03/2026 20:18

I do understand, OP expressed a concern about racism and her Muslim boyfriend. If she didn’t want responses about racism generally she could have specifically said the prejudice muslims face. I just really think a lot of the vitriol that muslims get is by on-line maniacs and that mostly they are not harrassed in the streets in the same way Jews are. OP said she’s seeing this stuff on-line, I’ve seen it and it’s awful.

I pointed out in my original post that a lot of the prejudice muslims face on-line is linked to things like grooming gangs, support for people like the IRCG, asylum seeker commiting rape, these things are in the media, it’s what people read and hear etc etc I also pointed out that for many muslim people being associated with these things must be very painful and that most normal people know not to stigmatise every single muslim on that basis. I told her to go outside because what you see said on-line is not how most people are actually living.

The point about the Jewish people is that they are very much experiencing extremely personal prejudice and actual threats of violence.

I am fine with the OP only wanting to discuss prejudice against muslim people but I assumed racism affected a broader set of people than just muslims. It affects black people, Indian people, chinese people, polish people. The reason Jewish people are an outlier is the sheer level of hostility towards them far outstrips any other group.

I just really think a lot of the vitriol that muslims get is by on-line maniacs and that mostly they are not harrassed in the streets in the same way Jews are.

Muslims are though. I posted an article about a Muslim woman who was run over in London a couple of days ago purely for being visibly Muslim, which you ignored.

You have the luxury of thinking Muslims aren’t harassed in the street but Muslims don’t have the luxury of that false belief.

Bringemout · 18/03/2026 20:23

I would also point out the first post responding to that just flat out denied that Jewish people were more like to experience racist incidents than muslims. Straight away the anti semitism denial starts.

Bringemout · 18/03/2026 20:18

MannoseHelp · 18/03/2026 19:40

Look, this is my point. If somebody said that their child was being bullied because they were in a wheelchair and was this kind of discrimination getting worse, and then somebody posted in response that their child was severely autistic and that attracted much worse bullying, I would think that was a dick move. As I would if it was the other way round. That’s the point I was making about your post. If you don’t understand that, I am afraid I can’t help you

I do understand, OP expressed a concern about racism and her Muslim boyfriend. If she didn’t want responses about racism generally she could have specifically said the prejudice muslims face. I just really think a lot of the vitriol that muslims get is by on-line maniacs and that mostly they are not harrassed in the streets in the same way Jews are. OP said she’s seeing this stuff on-line, I’ve seen it and it’s awful.

I pointed out in my original post that a lot of the prejudice muslims face on-line is linked to things like grooming gangs, support for people like the IRCG, asylum seeker commiting rape, these things are in the media, it’s what people read and hear etc etc I also pointed out that for many muslim people being associated with these things must be very painful and that most normal people know not to stigmatise every single muslim on that basis. I told her to go outside because what you see said on-line is not how most people are actually living.

The point about the Jewish people is that they are very much experiencing extremely personal prejudice and actual threats of violence.

I am fine with the OP only wanting to discuss prejudice against muslim people but I assumed racism affected a broader set of people than just muslims. It affects black people, Indian people, chinese people, polish people. The reason Jewish people are an outlier is the sheer level of hostility towards them far outstrips any other group.

nomas · 18/03/2026 20:17

Gloriia · 18/03/2026 20:12

I said strict ME countries would not tolerate public Christian worship, you said Egypt Syria and lebanon would! 3 of the worst countries for Christian tolerance.
I've helpfully suggested googling Christian persecution in the ME for some insight.

I know being incorrect can be embarrassing but there's no need to call me tedious.

Anyway . Proud to be an inclusive Brit?

Those countries all have mass Christian worship, Gloria. Here are the Lebanon examples again. I’m sure the Lebanese Christians would be wondering what planet you’re on thinking they don’t have mass worship.

Key Recent Events:

  • Pope Leo XIV's Historic Visit (November–December 2025): A major Apostolic Journey, featuring a Mass with approximately 150,000 people at the Beirut waterfront. The visit included a visit to the site of the 2020 port explosion and a meeting with Christian and Muslim leaders to promote peace.
  • Corpus Christi Procession in Zahle (May 2024): Thousands of worshippers gathered in Zahle (the "City of 52 Churches") for a mass procession, a tradition marking a 19th-century miracle.
  • Beirut 2024 Worship Event (January 2024):10,000 Christians gathered for a worship event and prayer for unity during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
  • Installation of a Huge Jesus Statue in Al Qaa (March 2026): A new, very large statue of Jesus Christ was installed in the border village of Al Qaa, serving as a landmark of faith.
  • St. Maroun’s Day Celebrations (February 2026): Mass at the Saint George Maronite Cathedral in Beirut brought together political and religious leaders to mark the feast of the Maronite Church's patron saint.
Gloriia · 18/03/2026 20:12

nomas · 18/03/2026 20:06

Thought your point was about being able to have mass worship.

You really can’t bear to be wrong.

Tedious.

I said strict ME countries would not tolerate public Christian worship, you said Egypt Syria and lebanon would! 3 of the worst countries for Christian tolerance.
I've helpfully suggested googling Christian persecution in the ME for some insight.

I know being incorrect can be embarrassing but there's no need to call me tedious.

Anyway . Proud to be an inclusive Brit?

Lugol · 18/03/2026 20:12

Busybeemumm · 18/03/2026 13:38

And yet there are many British 'expats' living in Spain eating their English breakfasts who don't speak a word of Spanish.

Yes. And the same in France. I have spoken to people who have lived in France for 20 years and don't speak French.

And they are ignorant as fuck.

Same with anyone who moves to a country that is not their language and don't bother to learn it.

nomas · 18/03/2026 20:06

Gloriia · 18/03/2026 20:03

A cursory Google about Christians in Egypt Syria and Lebonon will show you the persecution and slaughter.

Unlike the UK who accept, tolerate and include everyone.

Thought your point was about being able to have mass worship.

You really can’t bear to be wrong.

Tedious.

5128gap · 18/03/2026 20:06

Gloriia · 18/03/2026 20:00

Where are these Alf Garnetts all 'arriving' from?

From behind their keyboards like the rest of us.

Gloriia · 18/03/2026 20:03

nomas · 18/03/2026 20:00

Hopefully you’ve learned not to make claims you can’t back up anymore.

A cursory Google about Christians in Egypt Syria and Lebonon will show you the persecution and slaughter.

Unlike the UK who accept, tolerate and include everyone.

nomas · 18/03/2026 20:03

Gloriia · 18/03/2026 20:01

You said you weren't going to bleat that the UK is intolerant so we agree that it isn't.

Edited

I think you’re losing it.

nomas · 18/03/2026 20:02

KatiePricesKnickers · 18/03/2026 19:59

I’m not accusing them of not integrating, those are your words.
I’m saying why are Muslims putting on this display of power in the center of London?
Why not open the doors of all the local mosques to welcome in Hindus, Jews and Christians?

Many mosques do have open days, feel free to visit one.

Is it also a display of power when Hindus gather for Diwali? When Christians gather for lights switch on?

Gloriia · 18/03/2026 20:01

nomas · 18/03/2026 19:59

At last you admit you’re bleating.

You said you weren't going to bleat that the UK is intolerant so we agree that it isn't.

nomas · 18/03/2026 20:00

Gloriia · 18/03/2026 19:53

'Desperate' Grin. It was you who thinks they're all holding hands in Egypt, Syria and Lebanon and not actually persecuting Christians and slaughtering them.

Hopefully you’ve learned not to make claims you can’t back up anymore.

Gloriia · 18/03/2026 20:00

5128gap · 18/03/2026 19:56

Yes indeed, an influx. The arrival of a number of people at the same time saying the same things. In this case regurgitating racist rhetoric from the 1970s. An influx of them.

Where are these Alf Garnetts all 'arriving' from?

KatiePricesKnickers · 18/03/2026 19:59

nomas · 18/03/2026 19:51

This is hilarious. People accuse Muslims of not integrating and when Muslims put on event inviting all communities to share food, you still moan.

I’m not accusing them of not integrating, those are your words.
I’m saying why are Muslims putting on this display of power in the center of London?
Why not open the doors of all the local mosques to welcome in Hindus, Jews and Christians?

nomas · 18/03/2026 19:59

Gloriia · 18/03/2026 19:57

'Doesn’t mean I’m going to bleat that the UK is intolerant'

Finally you got there.

At last you admit you’re bleating.

Gloriia · 18/03/2026 19:57

'Doesn’t mean I’m going to bleat that the UK is intolerant'

Finally you got there.

nomas · 18/03/2026 19:57

Clavinova · 18/03/2026 19:53

I took the number from this BBC report;

The mosque in south-west London is thought to be the largest in Britain with a capacity for 13,000 worshippers.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62x53q1wp9o

The prayer hall fits 6000.

5128gap · 18/03/2026 19:56

Gloriia · 18/03/2026 19:50

Ah an influx. Gotcha. Very different.

Yes indeed, an influx. The arrival of a number of people at the same time saying the same things. In this case regurgitating racist rhetoric from the 1970s. An influx of them.

nomas · 18/03/2026 19:53

Gloriia · 18/03/2026 19:48

I'll keep repeating myself until you accept and agree that we are a very tolerant and inclusive nation and nope, public Christian worship is not tolerated and included in strict ME countries.

Are you proud then, is that a yes?

Gloria, why are you pretending we haven’t covered all this before upthread?

Yes, much as it pains you, Christian worship is tolerated in the ME.

Pigs heads are regularly thrown into mosques in the UK and there are attempts of violence against worshippers. Doesn’t mean I’m going to bleat that the whole of the UK is intolerant.