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Islamists Murder 12 at French Magazine
« on: January 07, 2015, 08:07:57 pm »
Of course by now we've all heard the news of the massacre at the offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, perpetrated by masked Islamist gunmen (who are still at large) over the magazine's long history of mocking cartoons incl. of their prophet, Muhammad; but I thought I'd start a thread to post various perspectives. Here are some from the New York Times:

From its editorial page--
"There are some who will say that Charlie Hebdo tempted the ire of Islamists one too many times, as if coldblooded murder is the price to pay for putting out a magazine. The massacre was motivated by hate. It is absurd to suggest that the way to avoid terrorist attacks is to let the terrorists dictate standards in a democracy."
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/08/opinion/the-charlie-hebdo-massacre-in-paris.html

Nicholas Kristof: Is Islam to Blame for the Shooting at Charlie Hebdo in Paris?
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/08/opinion/nicholas-kristof-lessons-from-the-charlie-hebdo-shooting-in-paris.html
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Re: Islamists Murder 12 at French Magazine
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2015, 09:12:12 pm »
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Nicholas Kristof: Is Islam to Blame for the Shooting at Charlie Hebdo in Paris?
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/08/opinion/nicholas-kristof-lessons-from-the-charlie-hebdo-shooting-in-paris.html

Richard Dawkins tweeted: "No, all religions are NOT equally violent. Some have never been violent, some gave it up centuries ago. One religion conspicuously didn’t."  It's easy to blame this on all of Islam, but it seems like people are too afraid to acknowledge that this bloodthirsty expression of the religion is becoming a global epidemic.  Only an idiot would say that religion had nothing to do with this attack.  
One thing I'm certain of, is I side with France on this.  Fanaticism in any form is detestable & should be ground into dust.  And a free press is essential to a free society.
« Last Edit: January 07, 2015, 09:13:53 pm by MadZealot »
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Re: Islamists Murder 12 at French Magazine
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2015, 09:15:18 pm »
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From its editorial page--
"There are some who will say that Charlie Hebdo tempted the ire of Islamists one too many times, as if coldblooded murder is the price to pay for putting out a magazine. The massacre was motivated by hate. It is absurd to suggest that the way to avoid terrorist attacks is to let the terrorists dictate standards in a democracy."

This is matches my opinion. If we censor ourselves to avoid offending terrorists, the terrorists have already won.
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Re: Islamists Murder 12 at French Magazine
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2015, 09:15:55 pm »
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Richard Dawkins tweeted: "No, all religions are NOT equally violent. Some have never been violent, some gave it up centuries ago. One religion conspicuously didn’t."  It's easy to blame this on all of Islam, but it seems like people are too afraid to acknowledge that this bloodthirsty expression of the religion is becoming a global epidemic.  Only an idiot would say that religion had nothing to do with this attack.  
One thing I'm certain of, is I side with France on this.  Fanaticism in any form is detestable & should be ground into dust.  And a free press is essential to a free society.


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Re: Islamists Murder 12 at French Magazine
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2015, 09:27:57 pm »
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I agree.


Shit.  That's a rarity.
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Re: Islamists Murder 12 at French Magazine
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2015, 10:04:01 pm »
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Shit.  That's a rarity.

 
Here's another.

I'm agreeing with Dawkins. Mr. "Religion is a sign that you are stoopid, and I r smart."

Been a while since I've done that.

This attack... sheesh. No freaking words. I'd start a memorial thread in the Prayer Request doeum, but it might see more respectful coming from someone else.
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Re: Islamists Murder 12 at French Magazine
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2015, 08:24:19 am »
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Here's another.

I'm agreeing with Dawkins. Mr. "Religion is a sign that you are stoopid, and I r smart."
...

 
Which part has your agreement?
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Re: Islamists Murder 12 at French Magazine
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2015, 10:12:11 am »
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Of course by now we've all heard the news of the massacre at the offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, perpetrated by masked Islamist gunmen (who are still at large) over the magazine's long history of mocking cartoons incl. of their prophet, Muhammad; but I thought I'd start a thread to post various perspectives. Here are some from the New York Times:

From its editorial page--
"There are some who will say that Charlie Hebdo tempted the ire of Islamists one too many times, as if coldblooded murder is the price to pay for putting out a magazine. The massacre was motivated by hate. It is absurd to suggest that the way to avoid terrorist attacks is to let the terrorists dictate standards in a democracy."
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/08/opinion/the-charlie-hebdo-massacre-in-paris.html

Nicholas Kristof: Is Islam to Blame for the Shooting at Charlie Hebdo in Paris?
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/08/opinion/nicholas-kristof-lessons-from-the-charlie-hebdo-shooting-in-paris.html

 

This breaks my heart so much. :(
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Re: Islamists Murder 12 at French Magazine
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2015, 03:29:17 pm »
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Of course by now we've all heard the news of the massacre at the offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, perpetrated by masked Islamist gunmen (who are still at large) over the magazine's long history of mocking cartoons incl. of their prophet, Muhammad; but I thought I'd start a thread to post various perspectives. Here are some from the New York Times:

From its editorial page--
"There are some who will say that Charlie Hebdo tempted the ire of Islamists one too many times, as if coldblooded murder is the price to pay for putting out a magazine. The massacre was motivated by hate. It is absurd to suggest that the way to avoid terrorist attacks is to let the terrorists dictate standards in a democracy."
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/08/opinion/the-charlie-hebdo-massacre-in-paris.html

Nicholas Kristof: Is Islam to Blame for the Shooting at Charlie Hebdo in Paris?
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/08/opinion/nicholas-kristof-lessons-from-the-charlie-hebdo-shooting-in-paris.html


The big question is, why is this front page news but the terrorist bombing of the NAACP isn't mentioned hardly anywhere?

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Re: Islamists Murder 12 at French Magazine
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2015, 04:15:58 pm »
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Of course by now we've all heard the news of the massacre at the offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, perpetrated by masked Islamist gunmen (who are still at large) over the magazine's long history of mocking cartoons incl. of their prophet, Muhammad...


 I think many European countries are facing a dilemma that may have to do with the limit of political liberalism and multiculturalism, i. e., whether to tolerate or not the openly intolerant.
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Which part has your agreement?


 The 'religion is stupid and I am smart' bit is a snarky nickname. I'm agreeing that some religions are more violent than others.

Although implying islam is the only one is absurd.
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Re: Islamists Murder 12 at French Magazine
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 I have a very negative view on Abrahamic religions in general. However, I think Judaism seems to be slightly better nowadays because it stopped proselytizing.

 
Judaism has a history of proselytizing?
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Re: Islamists Murder 12 at French Magazine
« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2015, 05:00:06 pm »
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Judaism has a history of proselytizing?


Yes. And the Bible is full of evidence of Jews, if not trying to convert non-Jewish people to Judaism, trying to destruct at least aspects of other people's religions.
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Re: Islamists Murder 12 at French Magazine
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2015, 06:38:36 pm »
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The 'religion is stupid and I am smart' bit is a snarky nickname. I'm agreeing that some religions are more violent than others.

Although implying islam is the only one is absurd.

I knew it was a snarky nickname. ;)  I was wondering about the other bits.  Thanks for clarifying.
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Re: Islamists Murder 12 at French Magazine
« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2015, 07:31:14 pm »
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However, I think Judaism seems to be slightly better nowadays because it stopped proselytizing.

As far as I know Judaism never stopped proselytizing -- because they never started. It's never been a proselytizing religion.
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