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Since Islamic radicalism is on the rise and frequent occurrence, and many times journalists and other people from government level and even civilians getting attacked and murdered because of insulting Islam; should we ban people from insulting Islam to avoid any further attacks? Obviously this would be against freedom of speech, but should Islam be an exception?
According to the Quran, insulting Islam & Prophet Muhammad is capital punishment. Unfortunately some Muslims follow and do this even in the Western world.
If you're an American you should be ashamed to even ask such a stupid question.
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Yes massacre is worse, however, satire kicked it all off, theres no denying it. With terrorist organizations about, it wasnt wise to put anything out in the public.
This I'll say: till the "Muslim" world steps up and nails its Islamists to the wall; they really need to be quiet because prejudice is getting MUCH worse against all of them, even the decent ones who DON'T go around starting trouble. What happened with Charlie Hebdo pretty much turned me against most Islamic sects.
This I'll say: till the "Muslim" world steps up and nails its Islamists to the wall; they really need to be quiet because prejudice is getting MUCH worse against all of them, even the decent ones who DON'T go around starting trouble. What happened with Charlie Hebdo pretty much turned me against most Islamic sects.
yeah, I am pretty much out of patience with Islam, and I think most civilized people in the world are too. This religion is a problem - either they (moderate Muslims) take care of it..........or the rest of the world will, and that won't be pretty.
Yes massacre is worse, however, satire kicked it all off, theres no denying it. With terrorist organizations about, it wasnt wise to put anything out in the public.
No it's a connection between stupidity and violence not necessarily religious connection. I've known some very devout people who are very intelligent who would probably just pray for you. It's not strong religious connection that is the issue here. It's ignorance.
Indeed, it's ignorance and following blindly.
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We all pay a price for association, don't we?
- A house in the neighborhood is foreclosed, the value of neighboring house diminishes.
- A Sikh, simply because he may appear like a Muslim, gets routinely probed at the airport.
- One gets into an automobile accident, he/she is not at fault but their insurance goes up.
- I hand a homeless person a Fiver, I see him use it for Liquor; I am now hesitant to give money to any homeless person (even though some may really need it).
As I see it, Muslims can either find a Messiah (Ayan Hirshi Ali, Tarek Fateh, Majid Nawaz etc) who will lead the charge to reform Islam or they need to leave the faith (and find moral guidance elsewhere).
There is no way a doctrine (as spelled out in Quran/Hadith) which assigns death as a punishment for Blasphemy/Apostasy/Adultery/Homosexuality is compatible with the western democracy.
Worth repeating! We might be able to add another to those points: In the face of these senseless attacks I could easily find myself distrusting and disliking all muslims who don't denounce them. Silence is assent, ergo you are one of them.
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If you're an American you should be ashamed to even ask such a stupid question.
The question is more than legitimate, as sentiment in high places is tending in that direction. Government documents and manuals are being 'cleaned up' to eliminate what could be 'offensive' language, and some have suggested that criticizing the Muslim religion should be made 'hate speech'.
Since Islamic radicalism is on the rise and frequent occurrence, and many times journalists and other people from government level and even civilians getting attacked and murdered because of insulting Islam; should we ban people from insulting Islam to avoid any further attacks? Obviously this would be against freedom of speech, but should Islam be an exception?
According to the Quran, insulting Islam & Prophet Muhammad is capital punishment. Unfortunately some Muslims follow and do this even in the Western world.
No, I say we go on a nationwide campaign of "blasphemy" and post it everywhere in the world it can be seen... Along with "Bring it on!"
I have read the Quran twice it is immoral murderous licentious hate filled and violent and racist book written by a mentally unstable person. It is a book about how to serve your fellow man but is a cook book
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nothing should be beyond criticism, no religion ,no organization, no not the police or the military either.once groups get protection from criticism they think they can do what ever they want.
If anything it should be criticized, taunted, made fun of, crapped on, etc even more.
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Indeed, it's ignorance and following blindly.