August 21, 2006
Offending Muslims
I was always taught never to discuss religion or politics at a dinner party. Somehow, though, I was always under the impression that both subjects would lead to heated debate, not getting your head cut off.
WSJ:
This readiness to take offense is not yet terrorism--but it is a sign of the deep-down insecurity of the Muslim psyche in the modern world. In the presence of Islam, we all feel, you have to tread carefully, as though humoring a dangerous animal. The Koran must never be questioned; Islam must be described as a religion of peace--isn't that the meaning of the word?--and jokes about the prophet are an absolute no-no. If religion comes up in conversation, best to slip quietly away, accompanying your departure with abject apologies for the Crusades. And in Europe this pussyfooting is now being transcribed into law, with "Islamophobia" already a crime in Belgium and movements across the continent to censor everything at which a Muslim might take offence, including articles like this one.Offend me and I'll be pissed off. Offend enough Muslims, and you might just get killed.
Don't offend those Muslims, esse. Don't you know they're loco?
By Dr. Rusty Shackleford at August 21, 2006 08:48 AM | | l digg this
