Not really, thoughMuch like Christianity, the vast majority support the core values and beliefs of the Koran, but accept that times move on and some of its teachings are outdated and impractical. I really don't think that the entire muslim following will be ready to burn your flag if you draw a picture of their prophet, but a few do, and if that's deemed offensive to them, then...fair enough, really. Much like I wouldn't condemn my fried for believing in abstinence.
There are a few extremists who do take things to far, but the majority don't. I understand free speech, and how important that is to the western world, but I also believe in respect, and I'm not sure making a huge thing out of this is entirely cool. No, we shouldn't be stopped if we want to draw a picture of Mohammed, then again it seems pretty rude to take it to this kind of extreme.
/My two pence
(There are a few extremists who do take things to far, but the majority don't. I understand free speech, and how important that is to the western world, but I also believe in respect, and I'm not sure making a huge thing out of this is entirely cool. No, we shouldn't be stopped if we want to draw a picture of Mohammed, then again it seems pretty rude to take it to this kind of extreme.
/My two pence
SugarSpunSister Yeah, whatever,
Thu 20 May 2010, 10:48,
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I'm not talking about one postI'm talking about turning the whole board into some kind of hate-shrine. It's a pretty extremist response, really...
( SugarSpunSister Yeah, whatever,
Thu 20 May 2010, 11:11,
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Posting pictures online!This is truly an extremist response on a par with the 7/7 bombings, or the burning of embassies. I had no idea we were so dangerous.
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emvee cruor deo cruoris,
Thu 20 May 2010, 11:14,
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Oh you know what I meanIt's just a bit much, seems excessive, that's all.
( SugarSpunSister Yeah, whatever,
Thu 20 May 2010, 11:18,
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