We can be both

When it’s not transphobia it’s Islamophobia and when it’s not Islamophobia it’s transphobia.

I am Islamosceptic, not Islamophobic

Unfortunately, some Muslims cannot tolerate any form of criticism, even from someone who has made many jokes about Christianity

Nobody ever called me Christophobic after Life of Brian ! https://t.co/ta482n4JVZ

— John Cleese (@JohnCleese) August 11, 2026

Not called Christophobic maybe but there was that famous appearance with Malcolm Muggeridge who flung a lot of wild accusations at them. I attended a bookstore event of Michael Palin’s once and he talked about it with considerable heat, aka fury.

What set off the accusations today:

Thank you, James

I am now checking on the security arrangements.

Never had to do this in the old days !

Hope this doesn't spoil the evening for all the people who were just looking forward to a good laugh https://t.co/ETzVdNx0Cy

— John Cleese (@JohnCleese) August 11, 2026

Islam is a set of ideas and commands. We’re allowed to hate it. We’re also right to hate it; it is hateful. If you ever want to check up on that, look for Islam & stoning women. Take very deep breaths first.