Comments on: “Defamation of religion” becomes UN resolution

By: ?fade Ã¶zgÃ¼rlÃ¼?Ã¼ ve ak?lc? dÃ¼?Ã¼nce iÃ§in kÃ¶tÃ¼ bir gÃ¼n « ?Ã¼pheci Melek

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:47:38 +0000

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By: Vardit

Vardit — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:26:29 +0000

May I be the first then to insult RADICAL Islam, you know those who support terrorism…. I hope you die.

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:22:12 +0000

First step back into the dark ages, scary.

By: A Culture of Murder and Sanctified Fornication | Freedom

A Culture of Murder and Sanctified Fornication | Freedom — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:12:50 +0000

[...] a resolution called “Defamation of Religion.” While ostensibly defending all religions it actually never mentions any of them by name, except for Islam: The only religion actually mentioned in the document (PDF download) is Islam, of course. Hereâ€s [...]

By: watercat

watercat — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:32 +0000

It looks like of the non-muslims countries, 51 voted against it and 22 for; but all 58 muslim countries voted for it.

By: Trying to Silence Critics of Religion « Homo economicus’ Weblog

Trying to Silence Critics of Religion « Homo economicus’ Weblog — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:40:34 +0000

[…] The Resolution reads: Draft resolution VI on Combating defamation of religions (document A/C.3/62/L.35), approved as orally revised by a recorded vote of 95 in favour to 52 against, with 30 abstentions, on 20 November, would have the Assembly express deep concern about the negative stereotyping of religions and manifestations of intolerance and discrimination in matters of religion or belief, still in evidence in some regions of the world. The Assembly would emphasize that everyone has the right to freedom of expression, which should be exercised with responsibility and may therefore be subject to limitations, according to law and necessary for respect of the rights or reputations of others; protection of national security or of public order, public health or morals; and respect for religions and beliefs. […]

By: Brendan

Brendan — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:37:05 +0000

sounds like religious suppression-see text of resolution

By: Defamation of Religion Resolution at the UN « Bartholomew’s Notes on Religion

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:11:21 +0000

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By: John FitzGerald

John FitzGerald — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:53:58 +0000

Russia in favour — times have changed, eh?

By: Psychodiva

Psychodiva — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:05:36 +0000

UN resolutions are not binding are they – I think we should ignore this idiocy