Muslim Caricature -- My Thoughts (Long)

[ziasudra]

So, the global Muslim reaction against the caricature depictions of the Prophet Muhammad in newspaper cartoons

Comments

[titti]

While understand religious belief, I can't really have any pity for the Muslin or even justify them. When the pope was elected, he was represented as a) the devil, b) Palpatine, and c) a lot more other things. The Catholic Church, its faith and its followers are bashed costantly. You don't see us starting to burn newspapers. I guess I'm tired of the attitude that we must understand them while they do shit to understand us.

Until the Muslum start to understand the meaning of dialogue and civilized behaviour, I don't see why I should be the one extending the olive branch (yes, not very Christian of me, but I don't care).

[ziasudra]

Interesting that you brought up the Pope election process. I hadn't thought about that in relation to this controversy. Thanks

[methegirl3]

there is an interesting post on politicsforum that you might be interested in reading: here

[ziasudra]

Thanks for the link. I'm not sure if I want to leave a comment in Fritz's post because while he (s/he?) is consistent in his argument, his starting premise is very different from mine

[titti]

The strange thing is that over 50% of my clients are Muslims from West Africa, and religious tollerance is the norm, so I know all about group number 3. They usually have no political interest.

The Pakistani are different. I see the distrust because I'm both Catholic and a woman, but it passes when they know I can do my job.

I find that number 1 is usually people who mix religion and politics, and that's the result. Although I have yet to meet any of them in person. *g*

[ziasudra]

I find that number 1 is usually people who mix religion and politics, and that's the result. Although I have yet to meet any of them in person. *g*
Me neither, at least not in the extreme/radical camp. Let's hope we'll continue to not-meet any!