Insulting islam is now acceptable for cons

[rdking647]

heres a quote actual post on the sean hannity board
You know islam, a religion dreamed up by a child molester in a cave. Now thats morality.
So even at that time Mo-Ham-Head would have been considered a child molester.

the so called moderators have no problem with that type of post...

http://forums.hannity.com/showpost.php?p=95371051&postc...
http://forums.hannity.com/showpost.php?p=95367781&postc...

heres the moderators responce

http://forums.hannity.com/showpost.php?p=95376731&postc...



and this is on a forum representing a major media figure

[WinkyDink]

1. As opposed to "Xtian"?

[dmallind]

19. You think this is comparable?

Using an abbreviation invented by the early church itself and still proudly referenced with innumerable chi-rho inscriptions on churches and documents throughout the world, is as insulting as calling the central holy figure a child molestor?

What the hell kind of persecution complex would equate those even in kind let alone degree?

I have no interest at all in placing Islam above reproach or disrespect, but to see any analogy here is insane.

[iris27]

27. Seriously. The chi rho decorates every light fixture in the sanctuary of the church

I grew up attending. Taking offense to it is like saying, "My best friend's name is Robert. He also goes by Bob. But if YOU call him Bob, it is an insult akin to spitting on my mother's grave!"

[Warren DeMontague]

35. And of course, there's no child molestation in large Christian organizations

[JustAnotherGen]

2. I'm reccing this for a reason

Maybe someone, somewhere, will make the assclown who posted that have to 'Run like Rushdie'. Seriously - for thier ignorance they have it coming.

[devils chaplain]

43. Not much says ignorance more than religion...

What a load of crap it all is, Islam included.

Maybe someone, somewhere, will make you have to 'Run like Osama'. Seriously - for your ignorance you have it coming.

[JustAnotherGen]

54. Oh

Phooey on you! Another miserable mean person sitting on the internet at DU for me to laugh at!

[11 Bravo]

3. Much like Christianity on DU. Do you object to that as well?

[slackmaster]

4. Insulting a religion is Constitutionally-protected free speech. There are no blasphemy laws here...

...or in most religions including Christianity - Christians aren't supposed to blaspheme their own religion but are supposed to turn the other cheek when someone blasphemes Christianity.

Islam is different. Blasphemy is a high crime under Islamic law.

My Give-A-Shit-O-Meter is stuck on zero on this issue.

[msanthrope]

5. Blasphemy is a victimless crime..nt

[slackmaster]

6. No, it's not even a crime in this country

It can't be a crime.

[msanthrope]

8. I was making a profound statement that apparently was only profound

to this atheist. Sorry.

[Warren DeMontague]

36. not only is it profound and hermetic

it's also a bumper sticker.

http://www.rof.com/BLASPHEMY-IS-A-VICTIMLESS-CRIME-Bump...

[Union Scribe]

45. Do most of your profound thoughts come from bumper stickers?

[Codeine]

7. I have no problem with insulting Islam or any other faith.

Religions are powerful and influential enough to shrug off any nasty things I or others may have to express about them or their followers.

[Fuzz]

26. I agree. If there is anything in need of insult and derision it's religion.

[Blue_In_AK]

9. It is protected speech, I suppose,

but I personally find it very, very offensive. For the same reason that I don't condemn Christianity for the excesses of the far right, I don't condemn Islam for the excesses of their fundamentalists. Good people and assholes can be found in all religions and among atheists, as well. People should be judged (if they're judged at all) on their individual merits.

Too sensible an idea for Fox, I'm sure, but that's just my opinion.

[WinkyDink]

11. Except the New Testament has no tenets preaching violence or calling Jews "dogs."

Check the Q'uran.

[Blue_In_AK]

16. All of the so-called "holy" books were written by men.

As such, they're not perfect. Some Christians have used the words of Paul to bash GLBTs and people "living in sin." The Q'uran bashes Jews. The Old Testament bashes Philistines (or whoever happens to be in the way of the advancing Israelites). It's human nature to bash.

[The Magistrate]

17. The New Testament, Ma'am, Does Have Passages Calling Jews Children Of Satan

Among other things....

[Rebubula]

10. I insult islam

...I also insult christianity and judaism.

In fact - I insult any religion...as well as most anyone gullible enough to drink the kool-aid.

Religion is merely a way to soothe our fears of mortality and create social constraints to keep the masses in line.

[rdking647]

15. but your not a major media figure or his representative

[Rebubula]

20. So....

...free speech applies to all.

Politically correctness has been a horrible failure. Say what you mean...

[leftynyc]

12. So what?

I see Christianity mocked daily on this site. Plus we have the first amendment.

[rdking647]

14. i agree they have a right to do it

however its a little different when its the official forum of a major media figure.

[leftynyc]

24. I'm guessing that

religion is bashed pretty effectively on Bill Maher's site also. I know he's not a news show but neither is hannity.

[NeedleCast]

13. I have no problem with Islam being insulted

I may have an issue with people insulting Muslims as individuals, but that's a different argument.

Exceptional claims require exceptional proof...why should (any) religion be given a pass?

[msongs]

18. umm Islam is a religion, not a human, It cannot be insulted as it does not have personhood nt

[fishwax]

21. it has been for years n/t

[Quantess]

22. What's wrong with insulting religions?

[bowens43]

23. All deity based religions should be insulted.....nt

[pampango]

25. It's not just acceptable, it's mandatory. No republican candidate will say a single kind word

about Islam. It's only a question of being more "anti-Muslim" than the other guy.

[kctim]

28. You should do a search and see if that statement is true or not

[pampango]

40. I meant republican "presidential" candidate. And I have not heard of them say a kind word

about Islam.

[kctim]

53. Even so

a quick search of the front-runner shows he has said kind things about Islam.

IMO, facts are more effective than opinions.

[totodeinhere]

29. What is wrong with insulting a fairytale? Islam and Christianity both need to be insulted.

The difference is that I can insult Christianity and it will make some people mad but that's about it. But if I insult Islam they are likely to put a death contract out on me.

[AngryAmish]

30. Good for them

It is absurd not to insult any religion. Except snake handling. Cause if you do that you and I have a problem.

[quinnox]

31. Islam is not protected or special

Yea, there might be some insane people who will declare a jihad on your ass if you dare insult Islam or the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), but that is their problem. They are brainwashed by terrorists. Of course that won't be of much comfort when you get blown to pieces by a terrorist bomb.

[closeupready]

32. Predictably, many here who support these offensive statements are borderline Ignore User members.

Not sure what else to say except I'm K&R this thread.

(And on edit, I see that in fact, I do have a couple "Ignored"'s showing up.)

[Warren DeMontague]

37. yay ignore feature!

[closeupready]

38. LOL - When the thoughts posted collectively bear a striking resemblance to this:

Or this:



Who can blame Ms. Hear/See/Speak No Evil?

[Name removed]

39. Deleted sub-thread

Sub-thread removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Zax2me]

33. NOW acceptable?! When was it not?

Don't ever, EVER visit fox or those boards.
You'll fry your brain.

[Snotcicles]

34. Someone should do a random survey of the intelligence of self identified Muslims and Conservatives

then publicize the results.

[nomb]

41. Islam is made up, it's just a cultural adaption of the "other" 2 great monotheistic religions

At least it's not made from whole cloth like Mormonism, from scratch.

[Ben Gay]

That particular whole cloth is magic underwear...

[Abin Sur]

42. Why *should* the moderator have a problem with it?

[devils chaplain]

44. Good for them for once. I'll continue to deride Islam also, along with Christianity and the rest. NT

[Union Scribe]

47. Lol

You find yourself allied with a bunch of Hannity goons...and that doesn't set off a bell in your head?

[devils chaplain]

48. Lol

You find yourself allied with a bunch of Hannity goons for becoming enraged by those critical of Christianity... and that doesn't set off a bell in your head?

[Union Scribe]

51. The bell tells me there's hilarious dissonance afoot

And to be sure to click on any thread about Islam here to see it. The bunch of you never fail to deliver, either. It's like you're PROUD of being so phobic, just like old Sean and the boys. But if you don't mind, I'll get my fingers out of your way now so as to keep all of them. Frenzy on!

[devils chaplain]

52. The bell tells me there's hilarious dissonance afoot

And to be sure to click on any thread about Islam here to see it. The bunch of you never fail to deliver, either. It's like you're PROUD of being so phobic of atheism, just like old Sean and the boys. But if you don't mind, I'll get my fingers out of your way now so as to keep all of them. Frenzy on!

[Union Scribe]

46. Finally, something haters on both sides of the aisle can agree on.

I share your dislike of that rhetoric, OP. Unfortunately, you should have known it would land too close to home here.

[Throd]

49. It is acceptable for me too.

[Ben Gay]

50. I despise and will gladly insult any religion that relegates gay people to subhuman

status...and that goes for Islam and pretty much all the "Christian" flavors. A pox on them all.
http://www.godisimaginary.com

[hatrack]

55. When was it unacceptable to them?