Selma Blair Now Claims Ignorance Was Cause Of Her Vitriolic Rant Against Islam & “Terrorist Supporting Goons”

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Selma Blair is trying to dramatically walk back her self-admitted rage filled rant against Islam from a week ago. “This is a time of great pain and anguish for many around the world, but it is also a time to learn and better understand how words matter,” the Cruel Intentions actress wrote today in a long statement on social media as the backlash against her continued to grow. “I respect and love all peace-loving communities, all over the world,” Blair added. “It was my Muslim friends who helped educate and show me the way.

I am committed to paying forward their love and understanding. We cannot allow ignorance and rage to becomes our downfall.” “I am dedicated to tolerance and peace for all who want it – not hate,” Blair went on to say at the end of the clearly crafted statement posted on her Instgram Tuesday afternoon. “I apologize to those in the Muslim community who I offended with my words.

I apologize to my friends. And I apologize to anyone I hurt. And I will do better.” See Blair’s full IG post from today here: A post shared by Selma Blair (@selmablair) Even though this is America where everyone seems to get a pass if they say sorry enough, it is hard to tell to tell if an apology will suffice for many at this point.

While a number of commenters on Blair’s post offered support the actress or engaged in swipes of their own at Islam, others slammed what one bluntly called “the fake apology and tears.” Over the past week, the Council on American-Islamic Relations and others have decried Blair’s previous remarks as blatantly Islamophobia.