Muslim Discussion

[Guiscard]

ive never really understood the need by people to show or make images of the prophet. Obviously free speech is free speech, but its hard to understand how you could wish to make an image (likely knowing what that means) out of anything other than a hateful gesture. While i certainly dont condone that large scale riots that often end up as a result, it sort of seems like one of those things where you want to question what went wrong with those people down the line to cause them to be so hateful toward such a large group of people.

I think most of the cartoons are just a way of making fun of things. The real problem here is the fact that those muslims are easily butt-hurt. Many christians are offended by jokes about Jesus too, but here at least they don't go on the streets en-masse. (Allthough, it's very likely that the riots you see on tv are just set up by a fundamentalist group to make it appear as if many people are angry. The fact they are able to burn swedish flags speaks for that, as it's almost impossible to buy one there and they're expensive if you do find one.)

Oh indeed. Both 'sides' are wrong. I'd chalk the Muslim reaction down to a number of things rather than just being easily 'butt-hurt', but still... The thing is, 'western' Christians don't go on the streets and burn effigies anyway. I wouldn't be overly surprised if someone started taking pot-shots at native Syrian Christians (or something similar) and similar protests happened. I think regional (or region of origin-al) development is a big factor.

[Snorri1234]

ive never really understood the need by people to show or make images of the prophet. Obviously free speech is free speech, but its hard to understand how you could wish to make an image (likely knowing what that means) out of anything other than a hateful gesture. While i certainly dont condone that large scale riots that often end up as a result, it sort of seems like one of those things where you want to question what went wrong with those people down the line to cause them to be so hateful toward such a large group of people.

I think most of the cartoons are just a way of making fun of things. The real problem here is the fact that those muslims are easily butt-hurt. Many christians are offended by jokes about Jesus too, but here at least they don't go on the streets en-masse. (Allthough, it's very likely that the riots you see on tv are just set up by a fundamentalist group to make it appear as if many people are angry. The fact they are able to burn swedish flags speaks for that, as it's almost impossible to buy one there and they're expensive if you do find one.)

Oh indeed. Both 'sides' are wrong. I'd chalk the Muslim reaction down to a number of things rather than just being easily 'butt-hurt', but still... The thing is, 'western' Christians don't go on the streets and burn effigies anyway. I wouldn't be overly surprised if someone started taking pot-shots at native Syrian Christians (or something similar) and similar protests happened. I think regional (or region of origin-al) development is a big factor.

Yeah I think you have a point. I think western society has just progressed to the point we can make fun of those things and not receive death-threats (or at least not a lot). Certainly if you published a cartoon making fun of Jesus here a hundred years ago it would face heavy protest and be censored. It's just with the advance of technology people from a culture where such things are unthinkable receive the information of a culture where it is accepted.

[Jock Bomb]

WOW was that the cartoon? Never seen it!

The way I look at it, if you cant have a laugh at yourself, you really need to get out more!

I mean lets face it, what about the Sex Pistols album way back in the 70's/80's with the queen defaced, ever week/day there are cartoons in the paper of western icons being ridiculed!

The queen (not that I am a royalist, anything but), the prime minister, god, arch bishops etc etc etc all get ridiculed without any come back or problem. They are all actual factual people. Prove to me there is a god up there HARD PROOF? I am sure if real people and their followers can accept the weekly jokes ..... well, u get my point!

Even the guy in Thailand who was jailed for defacing a picture of the king was pardoned by the king, and anybody knowing Thailand is aware thats is punishable by death! Even he accepted the punishment should fit the crime!

Get over yourselves, a joke/cartoon is EXACTLY THAT a joke or cartoon! Honestly next you will be saying The Simpsons are a real family!

I view it as any excuse to cause trouble.

[brooksieb]

swedish flag i thought it was a danish flag

[DaGip]

WOW was that the cartoon? Never seen it!

The way I look at it, if you cant have a laugh at yourself, you really need to get out more!

I mean lets face it, what about the Sex Pistols album way back in the 70's/80's with the queen defaced, ever week/day there are cartoons in the paper of western icons being ridiculed!

The queen (not that I am a royalist, anything but), the prime minister, god, arch bishops etc etc etc all get ridiculed without any come back or problem. They are all actual factual people. Prove to me there is a god up there HARD PROOF? I am sure if real people and their followers can accept the weekly jokes ..... well, u get my point!

Even the guy in Thailand who was jailed for defacing a picture of the king was pardoned by the king, and anybody knowing Thailand is aware thats is punishable by death! Even he accepted the punishment should fit the crime!

Get over yourselves, a joke/cartoon is EXACTLY THAT a joke or cartoon! Honestly next you will be saying The Simpsons are a real family!

I view it as any excuse to cause trouble.

It's wrong to provoke such reactions, as it is wrong to cause violence because of such drawings. But I am apt to agree it is by far worse to kill people and cause violence over cartoons drawn by obvious atheistic prick heads, then it is to draw images of The Prophet.

I get offended over derogatory cartoons that depict Jesus, but thanks to Christian philosophy, I tolerate it and forgive such imbiscilistic behaviour (is that a word?)

Anyway, just learn to respect others, even if they do not respect you. Jesus said,"...it is like piling hot coals upon their heads."

[Napoleon Ier]

swedish flag i thought it was a danish flag

Did anyone else fly one for Denmark solidarity day?

Guiscard, come off it: those cartoons were genuinely funny. "We're out of virgins!!!"-priceless .

[Jock Bomb]

It's wrong to provoke such reactions, as it is wrong to cause violence because of such drawings. But I am apt to agree it is by far worse to kill people and cause violence over cartoons drawn by obvious atheistic prick heads, then it is to draw images of The Prophet.

And now you become racist? Why?

Just because someone, as you term it is an 'obvious atheistic prick heads' does not mean you have the right to racially attack his beliefs?

That is racist and even bigotted. An equivilant retort would be perfacps (examples):

You dumb big nosed jew

or

U pathetic finian nob

or

The muslin asshole

Athiasts expect the SAME cover by the sort of uneducated racist abuse. Just because they do not believe in god .... who lets face it THERE IS NO PROOF OF EXISTANCE. I for one find that part of your post extremely offensive and racist towards my religious beliefs!

[DaGip]

It's wrong to provoke such reactions, as it is wrong to cause violence because of such drawings. But I am apt to agree it is by far worse to kill people and cause violence over cartoons drawn by obvious atheistic prick heads, then it is to draw images of The Prophet.

And now you become racist? Why?

Just because someone, as you term it is an 'obvious atheistic prick heads' does not mean you have the right to racially attack his beliefs?

That is racist and even bigotted. An equivilant retort would be perfacps (examples):

You dumb big nosed jew

or

U pathetic finian nob

or

The muslin asshole

Athiasts expect the SAME cover by the sort of uneducated racist abuse. Just because they do not believe in god .... who lets face it THERE IS NO PROOF OF EXISTANCE. I for one find that part of your post extremely offensive and racist towards my religious beliefs!

Well, when an atheist is considered a race or a religion, I will agree with you. But it ain't, so atheist prick head it is!

[Jock Bomb]

It's wrong to provoke such reactions, as it is wrong to cause violence because of such drawings. But I am apt to agree it is by far worse to kill people and cause violence over cartoons drawn by obvious atheistic prick heads, then it is to draw images of The Prophet.

And now you become racist? Why?

Just because someone, as you term it is an 'obvious atheistic prick heads' does not mean you have the right to racially attack his beliefs?

That is racist and even bigotted. An equivilant retort would be perfacps (examples):

You dumb big nosed jew

or

U pathetic finian nob

or

The muslin asshole

Athiasts expect the SAME cover by the sort of uneducated racist abuse. Just because they do not believe in god .... who lets face it THERE IS NO PROOF OF EXISTANCE. I for one find that part of your post extremely offensive and racist towards my religious beliefs!

Well, when an atheist is considered a race or a religion, I will agree with you. But it ain't, so atheist prick head it is!

OMG, u are not getting to grips with this racist law etc?

I had to deal with this for 3 years in a specialist Crime Squad set up for this very thing.

To be racist or a bigot, doesn't just cover RELIGION! It covers any group of people and THEIR BELIEFS who are likely to be offeneded or threatened by uneducated statements.

I am saying what you have stated is racist and abusive and is not acceptable in todays society!

[Napoleon Ier]

1984 much?

[wicked]

If you guys can't discuss this with civility, then don't post. PMs sent.

[Jock Bomb]

If you guys can't discuss this with civility, then don't post. PMs sent.

I would be happy with that after the racist comments were sorted out? I was just about to PM you.

That goes against the forum rules and he has offended my beliefs and any other non believer! We are a group within society and deserve equal protection against such racism and abuse?

[DaGip]

It's wrong to provoke such reactions, as it is wrong to cause violence because of such drawings. But I am apt to agree it is by far worse to kill people and cause violence over cartoons drawn by obvious atheistic prick heads, then it is to draw images of The Prophet.

And now you become racist? Why?

Just because someone, as you term it is an 'obvious atheistic prick heads' does not mean you have the right to racially attack his beliefs?

That is racist and even bigotted. An equivilant retort would be perfacps (examples):

You dumb big nosed jew

or

U pathetic finian nob

or

The muslin asshole

Athiasts expect the SAME cover by the sort of uneducated racist abuse. Just because they do not believe in god .... who lets face it THERE IS NO PROOF OF EXISTANCE. I for one find that part of your post extremely offensive and racist towards my religious beliefs!

Well, when an atheist is considered a race or a religion, I will agree with you. But it ain't, so atheist prick head it is!

OMG, u are not getting to grips with this racist law etc?

I had to deal with this for 3 years in a specialist Crime Squad set up for this very thing.

To be racist or a bigot, doesn't just cover RELIGION! It covers any group of people and THEIR BELIEFS who are likely to be offeneded or threatened by uneducated statements.

I am saying what you have stated is racist and abusive and is not acceptable in todays society!

You eat what you like, I'll eat what I like. I apologize for offending you, I didn't know that calling atheist's atheists was offensive?

[Jock Bomb]

You eat what you like, I'll eat what I like. I apologize for offending you, I didn't know that calling atheist's atheists was offensive?

That in itself is not but calling someone an athiest prick head is both offensive and racist.

Apology accepted

[Napoleon Ier]

You eat what you like, I'll eat what I like. I apologize for offending you, I didn't know that calling atheist's atheists was offensive?

That in itself is not but calling someone an athiest prick head is both offensive and racist.

Apology accepted

What if they were a prick head and an atheist? Surely that's fine. Like, Ted haggard is a Christian prick head.

[got tonkaed]

if wicked sent a pm about this, unless im missing something im rather disappointed.

[Colossus]

Jock Bomb, you are obviously new here. The theists and atheists have long in-depth discussions in this forum. There is generally a fair degree of mutual respect mixed with a fair degree of general libel. We all have learned to take it in stride. I suggest you do the same. There are many of who very much enjoy the religious debates that occur, and I'm going to be super-pissed if the mods start with a 'no hacking on anybody with regard to religious viewpoints' enforcement. There is outright bigotry, which should certainly be avoided, but 'atheist prick-head' is really pretty minor. If you're going to hang out in the CC forums, I strongly suggest developing thicker skin.

[Napoleon Ier]

if wicked sent a pm about this, unless im missing something im rather disappointed.

Dude...I got a 24 hr ban for comic_rentboy, as best I can tell.

[Colossus]

Yeah, and I really, really, really hope that this isn't the start of Wicked jumping in whenever folks on here start jawing about religious beliefs. Many of our discussions become quite spirited, and most of us are capable of recognizing that differences of opinion are just that. Though Nappy certainly has a knack of crossing the line, DaGip, in my opinion, generally doesn't, so let's all just chill a bit, eh? (<-- note Canadian influence for extra-relaxing effect)

[got tonkaed]

i should probably set up the ACLU usergroup of people who are set to defend those given the improper bannage via mods.

Would be the least effective group ever right after the pleasant chaps.

j/k i only said you guys cause i know who you are

[Neoteny]

In DaGip's defense, I am totally not offended by "atheist prick head" or whatever we were called. I pretty much am an atheist prick head, so no worries there.

[william18]

If you guys can't discuss this with civility, then don't post. PMs sent.

I would be happy with that after the racist comments were sorted out? I was just about to PM you.

That goes against the forum rules and he has offended my beliefs and any other non believer! We are a group within society and deserve equal protection against such racism and abuse?

I wouldn't really consider Athiesm a belief. Athiesm needs no faith hence no belief. I would consider it more of a stance.

Almost every Atheist ( at least hardcore) I know have been pricks. Some stand by their point politly and try not to offend other while other's just speak their mind.

Im just wordering how this thread got to bashing Athiest's.

[Neoteny]

It's more of a state of mind, really. Like a permanent high. And chicks dig it.

[Napoleon Ier]

It's more of a state of mind, really. Like a permanent high. And chicks dig it.

I'm just imagining Neoteny corruptin some poor georgian preacher's daughter.

[Skittles!]

You eat what you like, I'll eat what I like. I apologize for offending you, I didn't know that calling atheist's atheists was offensive?

That in itself is not but calling someone an athiest prick head is both offensive and racist.

Apology accepted

.. Abit extremee!!!

Since when was atheism a race? P.S.... you need to spell it correctly