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I can understand protesting against fundamentalists of any type. I was initially concerned this would offend and alienate moderate Muslims. But I have to wonde

I can understand protesting against fundamentalists of any type. I was initially concerned this would offend and alienate moderate Muslims. But I have to wonder, would I be offended if someone protested extreme Christians that blow up abortion clinics? I don't think so, and in fact would support the protest. It's ok to protest the actions of a subset of a group. Level-headed people won't be offended.

potatolicious 16y ago
> "But I have to wonder, would I be offended if someone protested extreme Christians that blow up abortion clinics?" But this isn't what this is. This is, to use your analogy, someone protesting all Christians in response to some extreme ones that blow up abortion clinics. This is going to do very little good, but a whole lot of harm to inter-faith relations everywhere.
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- parfe 16y ago
  The reason Muhammad is not supposed to be drawn/carved/painted etc is to avoid the temptation of worshiping an idol rather than the god itself. The fundamentalists have taken the concept to the extreme and believe he should never be drawn. It's generally accepted among the moderates I know that no one needs to worry about being fooled into watching South Park's drawing of Muhammad and fall to idolatry.
- adbge 16y ago
  This is someone protesting Muslims that believe that they should be able to infringe upon your freedom of speech because of their religious beliefs. Your apologist attitude and fear of offending someone is, quite frankly, sickening.
- theorique 16y ago
  But this isn't what this is. This is, to use your analogy, someone protesting all Christians in response to some extreme ones that blow up abortion clinics. It isn't really like protesting Christians per se. It's a bit more like using a symbol dear to Christians' hearts (say, Jesus himself) and then creating a political cartoon that shows Jesus operating as a terrorist and shooting doctors who perform abortions, or blowing up clinics. While depicting Jesus as a terrorist would be offensive to most or all Christians, this is a perfectly permissible political cartoon. [1] This "Draw Muhammad" exercise is a perfectly sensible way for those of us who don't wish to bow down to the threats of Islamic-inspired fascism to contribute our little part to a protest. To say "I live in a republic where the rule of law includes freedom of speech, and not a freedom not to be offended. If you don't like it, draw something that offends me right back." [1] Coincidentally, it would do a great job of contrasting the message of peace that Jesus preached, with the wanton violence perpetrated by some of his contemporary followers.

potatolicious 16y ago

> "But I have to wonder, would I be offended if someone protested extreme Christians that blow up abortion clinics?" But this isn't what this is. This is, to use your analogy, someone protesting all Christians in response to some extreme ones that blow up abortion clinics. This is going to do very little good, but a whole lot of harm to inter-faith relations everywhere.

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parfe 16y ago
The reason Muhammad is not supposed to be drawn/carved/painted etc is to avoid the temptation of worshiping an idol rather than the god itself. The fundamentalists have taken the concept to the extreme and believe he should never be drawn. It's generally accepted among the moderates I know that no one needs to worry about being fooled into watching South Park's drawing of Muhammad and fall to idolatry.
adbge 16y ago
This is someone protesting Muslims that believe that they should be able to infringe upon your freedom of speech because of their religious beliefs. Your apologist attitude and fear of offending someone is, quite frankly, sickening.
theorique 16y ago
But this isn't what this is. This is, to use your analogy, someone protesting all Christians in response to some extreme ones that blow up abortion clinics. It isn't really like protesting Christians per se. It's a bit more like using a symbol dear to Christians' hearts (say, Jesus himself) and then creating a political cartoon that shows Jesus operating as a terrorist and shooting doctors who perform abortions, or blowing up clinics. While depicting Jesus as a terrorist would be offensive to most or all Christians, this is a perfectly permissible political cartoon. [1] This "Draw Muhammad" exercise is a perfectly sensible way for those of us who don't wish to bow down to the threats of Islamic-inspired fascism to contribute our little part to a protest. To say "I live in a republic where the rule of law includes freedom of speech, and not a freedom not to be offended. If you don't like it, draw something that offends me right back." [1] Coincidentally, it would do a great job of contrasting the message of peace that Jesus preached, with the wanton violence perpetrated by some of his contemporary followers.