Speaking as one who’s dealt with Muslims in both their own countries and in mine: yes, there’s a major difference between those who take their religion seriously (most of them) and those who are just looking for any excuse to take offense … and, more, to use their being-offended as a means of acquiring power. I respect the former, even when I disagree with them. The latter are best treated as they would treat their enemies: immediately, harshly, and without apology.
As I speak, ads for the Da Vinci Code are running on the television next to me. Now, THAT is offensive, along with being deliberately blasphemous; yet I, who am both offended and disgusted by it, feel no particular urge to proclaim fatwa on anybody over the matter. I just decline to watch the movie, and make my dislike known whenever the subject arises.
Sudan is unquestionably one of the lesser spots on the globe right now. Much happier to be where I am.
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Date: 2007-12-01 11:10 pm (UTC)As I speak, ads for the Da Vinci Code are running on the television next to me. Now, THAT is offensive, along with being deliberately blasphemous; yet I, who am both offended and disgusted by it, feel no particular urge to proclaim fatwa on anybody over the matter. I just decline to watch the movie, and make my dislike known whenever the subject arises.
Sudan is unquestionably one of the lesser spots on the globe right now. Much happier to be where I am.