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billege · 02-03-2006, 08:45 AM

I've read some of the comments mentioning that images of Christ in a manner such as Mohammed was depicted would also be offensive.

That's interesting, as it helps make a point. We're not so much discussing that the images are offensive or not, but rather let's assume they are. The interesting thing is the Muslim's reaction to the image. Those that aren't arming themselves and screaming "death to country XXXX" are having big protests. It's interesting to me that they seem to have such reactions.

I'd like to touch on the idea that images of other religous figures would be as offensive to Christians or other religions.

I present the Buddy Christ.

The Buddy Christ Statue.

The Body of Christ, now with chocolate sprinkles.

A poke using the birth of Christ.

While not a religious leader
the US President.

Some charming cartoons in
Arab media.

If you spend some time doing a GIS for images of world religions in the media you'll find that there's no shortage of them. There's also no shortage of cartoons that are "offensive" to those depicted in them. Especially when including world leaders, or countries. In fact, the US is depicted quite horribley on a very regular basis in Arab media. I have yet to try shutting down and embassy in reaction...

Christ is a pretty popular figure in cartoons, both political and non, and has also featured regularly in a few TV shows as of late. I seem to remember Dennis Leary talking to Christ in his show. Christ certainly gets around.

I mean to show that on a daily basis the religious figures of the world are depicted in ways ranging from revered to rediculous. Yet, most of the worlds population is not beside itself with indignation, taking hostages, and firing AK-47's in the air. Last time I checked, there was no Catholic protest marches, nor hostage taking when "Dogma" and its "Buddy Christ" debuted. Nor was there "death to xxxxx" calls when during the Catholic sex abuse scandel's height had "offensive" cartoons in the US and EU papers on a weekly (if not daily) basis.

At the very least, the Muslim community seems to have unrealistic expectations of how others should conduct themselves in reference to Islam.

They're certainly not impressing me any.

02-03-2006, 08:45 AM	#24 (permalink)
billege Watcher Location: Ohio	I've read some of the comments mentioning that images of Christ in a manner such as Mohammed was depicted would also be offensive. That's interesting, as it helps make a point. We're not so much discussing that the images are offensive or not, but rather let's assume they are. The interesting thing is the Muslim's reaction to the image. Those that aren't arming themselves and screaming "death to country XXXX" are having big protests. It's interesting to me that they seem to have such reactions. I'd like to touch on the idea that images of other religous figures would be as offensive to Christians or other religions. I present the Buddy Christ. The Buddy Christ Statue. The Body of Christ, now with chocolate sprinkles. A poke using the birth of Christ. While not a religious leader the US President. Some charming cartoons in Arab media. If you spend some time doing a GIS for images of world religions in the media you'll find that there's no shortage of them. There's also no shortage of cartoons that are "offensive" to those depicted in them. Especially when including world leaders, or countries. In fact, the US is depicted quite horribley on a very regular basis in Arab media. I have yet to try shutting down and embassy in reaction... Christ is a pretty popular figure in cartoons, both political and non, and has also featured regularly in a few TV shows as of late. I seem to remember Dennis Leary talking to Christ in his show. Christ certainly gets around. I mean to show that on a daily basis the religious figures of the world are depicted in ways ranging from revered to rediculous. Yet, most of the worlds population is not beside itself with indignation, taking hostages, and firing AK-47's in the air. Last time I checked, there was no Catholic protest marches, nor hostage taking when "Dogma" and its "Buddy Christ" debuted. Nor was there "death to xxxxx" calls when during the Catholic sex abuse scandel's height had "offensive" cartoons in the US and EU papers on a weekly (if not daily) basis. At the very least, the Muslim community seems to have unrealistic expectations of how others should conduct themselves in reference to Islam. They're certainly not impressing me any. __________________ I can sum up the clash of religion in one sentence: "My Invisible Friend is better than your Invisible Friend."