Seems clear that what is offensive to a person is determined by that person. Not by others.
Especially in religion.
Having a bunch of people with from a Judeo-Christian culture commenting on what a Muslim SHOULD find offensive or not seems ridiculous. There is no detectable sensitivity to Muslims among Christians, no detectable understanding of the religion, as Christians believe that unless one accepts Jesus Christ as their one and only true personal savior one is condemned to eternal damnation. Extreme chauvanism.
Americans especially are chauvanistic. There is a deep-seated believe that everyone should and wants to live as we do in America. There are some people who believe that, so help me anyone's God, that a McDonalds in a foreign land is a sign of progress. That, of course, being extreme.
Some of those same people believe that learning about a religion is blasphemy. Some Christians believe that even teaching about other religions at the college level should not be allowed. Therefore there is not a widespread understanding of Islam in the US, anyway, or any sensitivity to Muslims. Not that understanding would lead to sensitivity, but it can.
Would it be reasonable for a bunch of Muslims to determine what should be offensive to Christians? And acceptable? Seems to me that would require a Christian theologian.
Same with Muslims. I have to take their word for what is offensive to them. For me to tell them what SHOULD and SHOULD NOT be offensive is folly. Narcissism. Arrogance. All of which is prevalent in the Judeo-Christian world.
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The more I think about it.
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- Making sense of the Muslim outrage over the cartoons.
- They do not understand "Freedom of the Press".
- The more I think about it.
- One Muslim's view:
- "Jesus in a gay bar, with a "Jesus is a fag" caption. I would imagine that fundamental Christians would be outraged."
- re: Da Vinci's Last Supper
- While it was in poor taste, Freedom of the Press permits it.
- I find this hilarious....
- No religion is truthful, and therefore should never trump freedom of expression
- I think they were offensive to Christians.
- Your ignorance of the story of Mohammed is astounding.
- re: Thanks for the information oh most Knowledgable One.
- In reply to the post by the smearer of Catholics, below:
- oh, so you're actually denying the massacre at Medina are you?
- there is some debate about Muhammed yes...but most sources agree he owned slaves, made war, ordered assasinations, and killed jews.
- quite correct
- You're welcome. It comes courtesy of a Hungarian refugee who served in the Hungarian foreign service in Turkey.
- In reply to the post by the smearer of Catholics, below:
- re: Thanks for the information oh most Knowledgable One.
- Your ignorance of the story of Mohammed is astounding.
- Thoughtul post, thanks