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February 03, 2006
CNN finds religion
Michelle Malkin continues her roundup of the worldwide twofer: Murderous threats from the Muslim world and sudden sensitivity to religious iconology from the West -- as long as the images aren't Jewish or Christian.
The international storm over cartoon drawings of the Prophet Mohammad published in European media gathered pace across the Islamic world Thursday with angry demonstrations and the shutting down of the EU office in Gaza City.
In Paris, the daily newspaper France Soir fired its managing editor after it republished the caricatures Wednesday, and in Pakistan protesters marched chanting "Death to Denmark" and "Death to France."
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan was quoted as saying the cartoons -- one depicting the founder of Islam wearing a turban resembling a bomb --showed press freedom should have its limits.
Muslims consider it sacrilegious to produce a likeness of the Prophet Mohammad. CNN has chosen to not show the cartoons in respect for Islam.
Look, Christians and Jews are easily offended -- rightly so, in my opinion -- when their beliefs are mocked. But when was the last time you heard of a Jewish mob threatening violence against secular mockery? Actually, when was the last time you saw a Jewish mob anywhere but at the Bar Mitzvah buffet dessert table? Calm down! I saw it at my own Bar Mitzvah -- and at the local cafeteria with my grandparents.
Andres Serrano and his "Piss Christ" photo, showing a crucifix in a jar of the "artist's" urine? Featured in dozens of publications. The Madonna made out of elephant dung? Saw it in the paper. Britney Spears set to guess star on "Will & Grace" as the star of a Christian cooking show, "Cruci-fixins' " and rapper Kanye West showing courage by appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone as Christ. Pardon me for not being impressed by the egomaniacal Mr. West, but if he really had anything other than a jones for publicity, he'd trade the crown of thorns for a robe and turban -- but then those Muslims just can't take a joke like a good pacific Christian.
Oh, did I mention the Virgin Mary bleeding from her anus on "South Park"?
So forgive me if I find the sudden concern by the American media for the religious sensitivities of Muslims to be of such concern. I thought the First Amendment gave journalists the right to publish anything, inspired them to go to jail, rather than reveal sources.
Apparently I was mistaken.
Posted by Mike Lief at February 3, 2006 07:37 AM
Comments
May the Prophet touch your soul and give you purpose and understanding.
Something for you to think about
Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) offered the Fajr prayer when it was still dark, then he rode and said, 'Allah Akbar! Khaibar is ruined. When we approach near to a nation, the most unfortunate is the morning of those who have been warned." The people came out into the streets saying, "Muhammad and his army." Allah's Apostle vanquished them by force and their warriors were killed; the children and women were taken as captives. Safiya was taken by Dihya Al-Kalbi and later she belonged to Allah's Apostle go who married her and her Mahr was her manumission.
Posted by: Mudtaji at February 4, 2006 10:11 AM
It's been almost a week since any new posting and this is a depressing way to leave off. We miss you.
Posted by: Thin Ice at February 9, 2006 11:18 AM