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Category Archives: Freedom of Speech
Ground-Zero Mosque
Oh, the irony! Those so vehemently opposed to the building of a mosque near Ground Zero are sounding a whole lot like those who are so vehemently opposed to anyone drawing caricatures of Muhammad. Muslims don’t want their Prophet dishonored. … Continue reading
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The New Free Speech Movement
From zomblog — The best article I’ve seen yet regarding Everybody Draw Muhammad Day. He pins it down — pinpointing exactly what this conflict is all about from a western historical perspective and why we feel so passionate about it. … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Enlightment, Freedom, Freedom of Speech, Islam, Judaism, Morality, Revolution, life, rebellion, religion
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Everybody Draw Muhammad Day — May 20th
I laughed when I saw the suggestion for an Everybody Draw Muhammad Day, to be held on May 20th. I thought it a brilliant idea. Still do. What a great response to the RadicalMuslim death threats (and yes they most … Continue reading
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South Park Creators Warned
Radical Islam is at it again. Revolutionmuslim.com, a controversial Islamic web site based in New York, is making thinly veiled threats against Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators of the popular animated comedy series, South Park. The issue at … Continue reading
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The Right Not to be Offended — by the Ave Maria
In any instance of secularism vs. religion, I’m usually on the side of secularism, but not in this case. This is going too far. (source: Huffington Post) A high-school instrumental ensemble in Snohomish County, Wash. unanimously chose to perform Biebl’s … Continue reading
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Islamo-phobia? II
From what I gather, it seems the Qur’an has something for everybody. It has the highly militant verses, and it also has verses which encourage peace and love and all that. So Muslims have their pick of which type of … Continue reading
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Canadian Cartoonists Looking for a Fatwa
The Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom is hosting a cartoon contest. This year’s theme will surely get them a few death threats: (source) 1. The theme for the 10th International Editorial Cartoon Competition is: The “right” not to be … Continue reading
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Sentenced to Life Under Blasphemy Law
A young Pakistani Christian was sentenced to a life term in prison and fined more than $1000 last week following a conviction of desecrating the Quran. Religion News Blog A life term in prison — for a 22 year-old! based … Continue reading
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Ireland Institutes Blasphemy Law
Ireland has passed a new law, effective Jan. 1, 2010, which makes “blasphemy” punishable by a fine of up to 25,000 euros (over $35,000 U.S. money). Blasphemy being defined as statements that are “grossly abusive or insulting in relation to … Continue reading
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