The San Diego Mosque Killers Weren’t Just Anti-Islam. They Had Another Terrifying Motive.
The attackers of the Islamic Center of San Diego had a manifesto filled with hate targeting various groups, particularly Jews and women. Despite their claims of not hating Muslims, they expressed a strong disdain for Islam and Muslim immigrants. Their ideology reflects a disturbing blend of anti-Semitism and misogyny, revealing a complex hierarchy of hate.
- ▪The shooters targeted multiple groups, including Jews and women, with particular rage.
- ▪Their manifesto described Muslims as 'bioweapons' of Jews, indicating a deep-seated anti-Semitic belief.
- ▪The attackers' ideology aligns with Great Replacement theory, blaming various groups for the perceived decline of Western civilization.
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Politics The San Diego Mosque Killers Weren’t Just Islamophobic. They Had Another Terrifying Motive. The attackers’ manifesto reveals the shooters were targeting another group with their malignant ideology. By Jill Filipovic May 26, 202611:49 AM An interfaith vigil near the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 19. Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. The two young men who attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three people and terrorizing an entire community, were overflowing with hate.
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