Danish Muslims despair at portrayal

[KAding]

not the same category at all. why would a rational adult want to insult somebody else's religion?
sorry, i don't get it.

Most religions are more than a simple definition of God. Yes, Islam is a religion. But Islam is also a system of law. Islam is a world view. Islam is a political system. Islam is seemingly a nationality. Islam is a lot of things. People fight wars in the name of Islam. We aren't just dealing with personal religious experience here. We are talking about politics, plain and simple.

Just because they are also a religion does not mean they deserve any more protection than any other ideology out there, be it socialism, liberalism, fascism, communism, etc...

The Danish cartoons were pretty mild and fall completely within the limits of normal political and social debate. They dealt with completely legitimate current events and issues within Danish society. This idea of religions that they are more valuable and deserve more protection and respect than any other opinion, simply because they 'define a God', is quite frankly, insulting to me as an atheist .

 

[Muezzin]

The cartoon was relatively mild compared to the overreaction, but it was still pretty stupid and unfunny. To me, the cartoon's lack of humour was its biggest downfall. The best jokes are always funny because they're true. This was just nonsense. It was a picture of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) with a bomb for a turban, implying that he was a violent, mad bomber. Nothing could be further from the truth - in fact, things like explosives are actually forbidden in Islamic laws of warfare, because they damage the environment and can injure or kill innocent bystanders.

If the cartoon had been of, say, Osama Bin Laden, I'd see the humour in it. I'd think it's a pretty obvious target, but hey, I'd see the joke.

Shame on you, cartoonist. Thou shalt be funnier next time. Try reading back issues of Punch.

 

[Keltoi]

Most religions are more than a simple definition of God. Yes, Islam is a religion. But Islam is also a system of law. Islam is a world view. Islam is a political system. Islam is seemingly a nationality. Islam is a lot of things. People fight wars in the name of Islam. We aren't just dealing with personal religious experience here. We are talking about politics, plain and simple.

Just because they are also a religion does not mean they deserve any more protection than any other ideology out there, be it socialism, liberalism, fascism, communism, etc...

The Danish cartoons were pretty mild and fall completely within the limits of normal political and social debate. They dealt with completely legitimate current events and issues within Danish society. This idea of religions that they are more valuable and deserve more protection and respect than any other opinion, simply because they 'define a God', is quite frankly, insulting to me as an atheist .

I understand this point of view as well. That is why I don't support censorship of speech regardless of how "distasteful" if might be.

 

[KAding]

Besides, if we must ban such speech in newspapers, we will have to do the same in all public forums and for all religions. Perhaps we should start with the holy books themselves? We all know they insult other religions/non-religions left and right with gross generalizations. This is a vicious cycle, one that will never benefit minorities! They should think this through before they demand we move onto this slippery slope.

Sorry for being a bit emotional about this. I guess us non-believers can care about some things as well .

 

[Muezzin]

Alternatively, people could give mutual respect a shot, and 'minorities' could try not getting violent at the sight of disrespect.

Is that pig flying?

 

[Whatsthepoint]

The cartoon was relatively mild compared to the overreaction, but it was still pretty stupid and unfunny. To me, the cartoon's lack of humour was its biggest downfall. The best jokes are always funny because they're true. This was just nonsense. It was a picture of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) with a bomb for a turban, implying that he was a violent, mad bomber. Nothing could be further from the truth - in fact, things like explosives are actually forbidden in Islamic laws of warfare, because they damage the environment and can injure or kill innocent bystanders.

If the cartoon had been of, say, Osama Bin Laden, I'd see the humour in it. I'd think it's a pretty obvious target, but hey, I'd see the joke.

Shame on you, cartoonist. Thou shalt be funnier next time. Try reading back issues of Punch.

Two or three are somehow funny.