Oddly I've not come across the phobia in question in medical or scientific journals. If you have Richard perhaps you could point me in the right direction. I suspect it has come to us via public relation pro's and, I'm just guessing, it's achieving it's goal of shutting down discussion on the ideology of Islam.

I don't think it's 'ignorant' to question, to be skeptical, to challenge an ideology. In fact it's fundamental to a healthy, free society. I think the above editorial, and indeed the pseudo word - Islamophobia, creates a divisive and polar situation that serves little purpose.

I see nothing fearful, irrational or otherwise in engaging in discussion regarding this ideology. Pull it out into the free marketplace of ideas and see if how it fairs.