Islamic countries push a global 'blasphemy' law

Christian Science Monitor | Oct. 28, 2009 (Editorial)

Remember the Danish "Muhammad cartoons" that set off riots by offended Muslims more than three years ago? The debate pitted freedom of press and speech against notions of freedom from insult of one's religion. It rages still – but now in a forum with international legal implications. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Oct 27, 2009 - 2:03 PM PDT
Reviewed by: Patricia L'Herrou (review)
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Oct 28, 2009 - 8:42 AM PDT

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 by Patricia L'Herrou - Oct. 28, 2009

this may be an important subject altho it appears here that the resolution discussed isn't likely to pass. what seems to be implied is that other resolutions from non-muslim states, and particularly the u.s. will be put forth to counter the current resoutions. i wish there had been more sources, both muslim and non, with more discussion of what has changed and what the u.s. hopes to achieve here.

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