French Mag to Publish Cartoons of Prophet Mohammed

[jnd3x0]

you don't respect our values, we don't need to keep interaction with you and with your pathetic character and mentality... morally raped minds.

 

[illusion8]

French Foreign Ministry closes embassies following Muhammad cartoon

Following the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad in a French satirical magazine, the French Foreign Ministry shuttered embassies and international schools in 20 countries.

The ministry also sent out a strong travel warning that urged French citizens in the Muslim world to exercise "the greatest vigilance," and to avoid public gatherings and "sensitive buildings" such as religious centers.

The provocative magazine known as Charlie Hebdo said that it published the caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad because it seemed timely following the recent worldwide protests over the film "Innocence of Muslims."

The magazine's director Stephane Charbonnier told CNN, "It happens that the news this week is Muhammad and this lousy film, so we are drawing cartoons about this subject. It's more turning in derision this grotesque film than to make fun of Muhammd."

France's government is backing the magazine's right to publish the images. Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault told reporters that freedom of expression is guaranteed, but added that it "should be exercised with responsibility and respect." He did however tell Reuters that the cartoon may be a bad idea saying, "In the current climate, the prime minister wishes to stress his disapproval of all excess and calls on everyone to behave responsibly."

Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius told the Associated Press that Charlie Hebdo could be throwing "oil on the fire."

Riot police have also been sent to the Charlie Hebdo offices.

Charlie Hebdo's chief editor, who goes by the name of Charb, remained steadfast on his right to publish the images regardless of how it may affect current unrest in the Muslim world. Charb told the Associated Press, "Muhammad isn't sacred to me. I don't blame Muslims for not laughing at our drawings. I live under French law; I don't live under Quranic law."

Charlie Hebdo is well known in France for provoking Muslims with depictions of Muhammad. In November 2011, the magazine put a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad on its cover. Soon after, the Paris office of the magazine was firebombed. But this time it may be Charb's wallet that is attacked, not his offices.

Abdallah Zekri, president of the Paris-based Anti-Islamophobia Observatory, told the AP that his group is considering filing a lawsuit against the magazine.

"People want to create trouble in France," he said. "Charlie Hebdo wants to make money on the backs of Muslims."

French Foreign Ministry closes embassy following Muhammad cartoon | GlobalPost

 

[Oldman1]

There was hardly no outrage when Taliban aka Muslims who destroyed the Buddha statues. Did Buddhists attack the embassies of Muslim nations in retaliation?

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

There was hardly no outrage when Taliban aka Muslims who destroyed the Buddha statues.

Did Buddhists attack the embassies of Muslim nations in retaliation?

No, instead we built the biggest Buddha statue in the world.

Spring Temple Buddha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Currently it still holds the world record for being the largest statue on Earth. You'll need a cruise missile to take it down.

 

[Meengla]

There was hardly no outrage when Taliban aka Muslims who destroyed the Buddha statues. Did Buddhists attack the embassies of Muslim nations in retaliation?

All Muslim govts. did try to stop the Talibans. Pakistan--which was supposed to be 'creator of Talibans', sent high level delegations but they ignored.
As to Buddhists not protesting. Good. That is mature. But how could you apply the same logic to other people. Considering your logic, everyone should turn the 'other cheek', right?
Let's face it: Muslims take their religion very seriously. And that's a fact. If the others don't then that is also a fact.

This kind of mockery, given the history, was intentionally designed toward provoking a violent reaction.

People like you better hope that the public reaction subsides and doesn't force their respective govt's to throw caution to the wind. A united Islamic block, backed by Russia and China is the West's ultimate nightmare. It may be a distant possibility yet but these kinds of stupid provocations are making them less distant by one Molotov Cocktail a time.

 

[SHAMK9]

dont know why westren people have the cheapest mentality on earth. These people are curse on humanity... Dont mind next time if some people take a revenge by killing them..

That's the problem, now religious fanatics will kill 'innocent' people.

 

[Roybot]

This kind of mockery, given the history, was intentionally designed toward provoking a violent reaction.

People like you better hope that the public reaction subsides and doesn't force their respective govt's to throw caution to the wind. A united Islamic block, backed by Russia and China is the West's ultimate nightmare. It may be a distant possibility yet but these kinds of stupid provocations are making them less distant by one Molotov Cocktail a time.

The magazine was fire bombed last year. Probably why they are so persistent, the more you stifle the media the more vitriolic they get.

French magazine offices petrol-bombed after it prints Muhammad cartoon | World news | The Guardian

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

The magazine was fire bombed last year. Probably why they are so persistent, the more you stifle the media the more vitriolic they get.

French magazine offices petrol-bombed after it prints Muhammad cartoon | World news | The Guardian

But what exactly was the point of printing those offensive cartoons of the Islamic Prophet naked?

While the French courts took down the naked Royal pictures of Kate Middleton?

 

[Roybot]

But what exactly was the point of printing those offensive cartoons of the Islamic Prophet naked?

While the French courts took down the naked Royal pictures of Kate Middleton?

Well for starters they were real photos of real people, this is just a cartoon, could be of anyone, doesn't have to be of THE Mohammed (Mohammed is the most common Muslim name).

Having said that, I personally think all this was uncalled for, but the right way for the Muslims to go would be to take the magazine to the court. Am sure they won't be disappointed.

 

[Sashan]

It was unwanted on the part of the magazine. But muslims can take a leaf out of the Scientology approach by doggedly pursuing someone legally if they find that person has offended muslim sentiments. No one dares to take on Scientologists anymore because of this. If muslims sue this magazine and say cause a bankruptcy, others like that idiot who made the movie will think twice. And it will be a powerful warning.

 

[manojb]

Now u know what to do when your news paper circulation drops!!

 

[Developereo]

I see a silver lining in all this.

Every such incident should wake up Muslims around the world to realize how weak they are compared to the rest of the world and how much catching up there is to do.

The ordinary people -- not the hopeless leaders -- in Iran and the Arab countries should ask themselves: why are we fighting each other when the real enemy is sitting a thousand miles away?

 

[Oldman1]

All Muslim govts. did try to stop the Talibans. Pakistan--which was supposed to be 'creator of Talibans', sent high level delegations but they ignored.
As to Buddhists not protesting. Good. That is mature. But how could you apply the same logic to other people. Considering your logic, everyone should turn the 'other cheek', right?
Let's face it: Muslims take their religion very seriously. And that's a fact. If the others don't then that is also a fact.

This kind of mockery, given the history, was intentionally designed toward provoking a violent reaction.

People like you better hope that the public reaction subsides and doesn't force their respective govt's to throw caution to the wind. A united Islamic block, backed by Russia and China is the West's ultimate nightmare. It may be a distant possibility yet but these kinds of stupid provocations are making them less distant by one Molotov Cocktail a time.

A united Islamic block will not be backed by Russia and China when they also have to deal with Islamic terror as well. Imagine 5+ billion versus over a billion Muslims. It be called the Islamic wars or WW3 perhaps but it will lose in the end. Thats the nightmare for most Muslims. Give it up, the Islamic empire has fallen many years ago.

 

[Lord99]

What about the respect for pagan religions? Didn't Mohammad destoyed the idols at the Kaba? What do you call this act? Tolerance?

 

[AUz]

A united Islamic block will not be backed by Russia and China when they also have to deal with Islamic terror as well. Imagine 5+ billion versus over a billion Muslims. It be called the Islamic wars or WW3 perhaps but it will lose in the end. Thats the nightmare for most Muslims. Give it up, the Islamic empire has fallen many years ago.

United Islamic Block aligned with Russia and China will be the worst night-mare of the West. Why would we start any 'war'? Russia and China won't have to face terrorism because they don't exploit and kill Muslims like the West does.

Better care about your 'United States Empire' and stop thinking to Islamic Empire....United Islamic Block doesn't mean "empire" ... It means an institution like OIC with 100X better performance and effectiveness etc...

What about the respect for pagan religions? Didn't Mohammad destoyed the idols at the Kaba? What do you call this act? Tolerance?

Are you Christian?