Vivvo CMS 4.1 http://www.pri.org/ ©2010 Spoonlabs d.o.o. http://www.pri.org/files.php?file=rss_682409203.gif http://www.pri.org/ http://www.pri.org/stories/politics-society/religion/france-braces-as-it-prepares-for-backlash-over-magazine-s-publication-of-mohammad-cartoons-11531.html Religion Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:00:00 -0500 A French magazine ignited a storm of controversy on Wednesday when it published a series of cartoons that lampoon and mock the Islamic Prophet Mohammad. The publication comes just days after a video produced in the United States, also deemed offensive to Muslims, set off days of protests across the Middle East and Africa. Religion Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:01:24 -0500 Muslims are too easily offended. The opinion of someone outside of the religion should be a cause for reflection and discussion, not reactionary defensiveness. Moreover, Muslims's don't respect the freedom of expression integral to our way of life. If you choose to worship a diety that is you choice, but you have no right to force your belief system on free people. To be critical is an important aspect of a free society. To suppress critical thought and expression is dogmatic. Religion Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:59:02 -0500 I'm sure you people want to engage us into religious war. But Allah will not accept it. PRI: Public Radio International