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The ultimate goal of Islam is to unite mankind under a single banner of peace... ...In order to unite mankind, Islam instructs us to only use speech to be truthful, do good to others, and be fair and respectful.
The most vocal proponents of freedom of speech, however, call us toward a different path, where people can say anything and everything on their mind. With no restraint on speech at all, every form of provocation would exist, thereby cultivating confrontation and antagonism. They insist this freedom entitles them the legal privilege to insult others. This is neither democracy nor freedom of speech. It fosters animosity, resentment and disorder.
Rather than focusing on privileges, Islam focuses on the principle to avoid speech that causes separation and conflict... ...No matter how important the cause of free speech, it still pales in comparison to the cause of world peace and unity.
Huffington Post
• Afghanistan
penalties up to execution by hanging
• Algeria
years of imprisonment and a fine
• Egypt
may be punished by the death penalty
• Indonesia
maximum of five years imprisonment
• Iran
Prison sentence or Fatwa seeking death
• Jordan
imprisonment (up to three years) and a fine
• Kuwait
punishable by death
• Pakistan
Punishable by death
• Saudi Arabia
penalties up to the death penalty for blasphemy
• Sudan
imprisonment and a fine
• United Arab Emirates
Imprisonment up to 10 years. Since 1993 that Sharia punishments may not be imposed on non-Muslims.
• Yemen
accused in Yemen is subject to Islamic law (Sharia). Sharia, according to some interpretations, prescribes death as the proper punishment for blasphemy
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Originally posted by timetothink
Islamic and Sharia law have actions that go against our constitution, which is why they should never be implemented here, even under the guise of religious freedom.
Slippery slope.
• Nearly Half of U.S. Muslims polled believe that critics of Muhammad should be criminally prosecuted
• 1 in 8 American Muslims polled believe that Muhammad's critics should face the death penalty.
• 58% said criticism of their religion or of Muhammad should not be allowed under the Constitution.
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Originally posted by timetothink
reply to post by ollncasino
It is frightening, especially with our political system today. They seem to be leaning towards defending Islam at every turn. It happened in some European countries and now they are suffering for it.
Once they get a foothold, it's over for us.
Originally posted by mideast
What is your problem exactly ?
You want to insult ?
Or
You want to get insulted ?
Or
You support the people who insult ?
Poll of UK Muslims
• 78% believe the publishers of the Danish cartoons (the pictures of Muhammad with a bomb on his head) should be prosecuted.
• 68% believe that people who insult Islam should be arrested and prosecuted.
• 62% believe that freedom of speech should not be allowed if it insults Islam.
CBS News
Originally posted by mideast
What is your problem exactly ?
You want to insult ?
Originally posted by mideast
I see that many European and western countries don't suffer as much as their government invades other countries and kills other nations , but they suffer when they see a minority people get some rules installed on themselves.
Originally posted by mideast
For example in France , there is fining bill for the women who cover their hair and their bodies.
You are the most hypocrites.
Originally posted by ollncasino
Originally posted by mideast
What is your problem exactly ?
You want to insult ?
Or
You want to get insulted ?
Or
You support the people who insult ?
My problem is that Islam and free speech are inconstant.
While a majority of American Muslims feel that free speech should be prevented if they feel it cricises Islam, in the UK Muslims feel even more strongly against free speech.
Poll of UK Muslims
• 78% believe the publishers of the Danish cartoons should be punished.
• 68% believe that people who insult Islam should be arrested and prosecuted.
• 62% believe that freedom of speech should not be allowed if it insults Islam.
CBS News
While you clearly feel that an omnipotent deity choose an illiterate goat herder living in a cultural and geographical backwater to spread his truth, please respect my right to disagree.
Originally posted by mideast
Islam allows the people who are oppressed to raise their voice , but it forbids insulting because it is nothing but irrational and unreasonable way of communication.
What is wrong with that ?
Saudi Arabia, the spiritual home of Islam
The idea of Muhammad as a military man will be new to many
Saudi Arabia, the spiritual home of Islam
The idea of Muhammad as a military man will be new to many
You think people should not be allowed to say something if you find it insulting?
Originally posted by mideast
He was a trader man before he was a prophet and after he got messenger , he was attacked on when greedy leaders saw that his religion is spreading and they can not be as rich as before by those idol worshipers.
• Muhammad authorised the murder of a number of poets (male & female) who had mocked him. One poet was a mother sleeping with her young children. The Muslim assassin had to move the child aside before thrusting his dagger into her chest. Another victim was a male poet who was, according to Muslim sources, over 100 years old. Mohammed then absolved the Islamic murderers of any wrong doing.
• One man had fallen foul of Muhammad when Muhammad was in his early days due to being a better story teller than Muhammad,. "Who will look after my young daughter?" cried the man, moments before he was executed. Muhammad then cursed him.
The Life of Muhammad (768 AD) by Ibn Ishaq
Originally posted by mideast
I agree that misunderstanding cAN ALWAYS HAPPEN , but insulting is different and you know it.
I find it insulting that you think you have the right to tell me what I can and can't say
Originally posted by DarknStormy
Is free speech a law in Islamic countries?
Originally posted by DarknStormy
How can you compare a political term to a religious teaching?
Originally posted by DarknStormy
You do understand that most of the countries you reference are Western allies?