Diversion and denial are common cultural traits that afflict the Muslims. We see this when it comes to personal sins, if a girl isn't covered properly and that's pointed out she will divert by trying to look for sins of the person making the point or even deny there's an issue

With how she's dressed. By doing this she only harms herself, as acting on sound advise even if it comes from someone insincere will only benefit her. However this problem isn't limited to personal sins, it extends to how Muslims react to what people say about Islam. If someone

Points out that Islam isn't a religion of peace, instead of dealing with what's being said they'll say "what about Christianity?" Or just deny, saying, "he's an islamaphobe". Think about this very carefully, what's the actual argument? That Islam calling to offensive war is okay

Because the old testament does so also? That whatever someone who doesn't like Islam says about Islam must be ignored just because they don't like Islam? Because they're bias? Well then everything a Muslim says should also be ignored as they're bias in favour of Islam.

Fundamentally diversion and denial tactics are just an attempt to run away from self scrutiny. Consider, if Islam does indeed preach offensive war, and you believe in Islam, then you should have no problem with offensive war, if you do you have a problem with Islam.

Many Muslims just don't want to accept that they themselves are islamaphobes, the definition only works for them, as they are afraid of true Islam while claiming to believe in it. Kuffar who are afraid of Islam don't have a phobia, they have every reason to fear Islam.

Muslims must understand, this lack of self scrutiny will only lead to stagnation. Never will you grow if you deny any need to grow. I encourage Muslims to abandon this horrible cultural trait. The choice is yours but people can see through you, even if you think they can't.