Muslim countries seek UN resolution to shield religions (ban mocking religion)

Asia News ^ | 02/15/06

[Andy from Beaverton]

15 February, 2006
ISLAM
Muslim countries seek UN resolution to shield religions
A proposal by 57 Muslim countries says that the “defamation of religions and prophets is inconsistent with the right to freedom of expression”.
Beirut (AsiaNews) – The world’s 57 Muslim governments are making good on their word. After announcing their intention to have the United Nations ban mocking religion, they are now pressing to include such a ban in a planned new UN human rights body. According to the text of the Muslim countries’ proposal, the new body should strive to “prevent instances of intolerance, discrimination, incitement of hatred and violence arising from any actions against religions, prophets and beliefs which threaten the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms”. In a clear reference to the Muhammad cartoons controversy, the proposal says that “defamation of religions and prophets is inconsistent with the right to freedom of expression”. To achieve this goal, Egypt for example is trying to persuade the European Union to support the ban. After talks with EU foreign affairs chief Javier Solana in Cairo, Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Aboul Gheit said the proposal on banning defamation of religions was discussed. Al-Azhar Sheikh Mohammad Sayed Tantawi, Sunni Islam’s highest religious authority, told Solana that that the resolution should include “sanctions” that deter. Solana refused to say whether a resolution would be presented to the General Assembly, but noted instead that a mechanism is under study that would reconcile the principles of a common declaration made by the EU, the UN and the Organisation of the Islamic Conference.

[Andy from Beaverton]

The UN didn't seem to give a rat's ass when Muslims burnt down hundreds of churches in KosovO, but God forbid you draw cartoons of a man who is held holy by a billion people.

[kentj]

We need a UN resolution to ban banning.

[i.l.e.]

Hee, Hee, Hee. The 57 muzzies need to swear on the koran that they will stop harrassing jews and chirstians if they want nonmuzzie votes. Hee Hee Hee.

[ClaudiusI]

Interesting way to phrase it:
"religions, prophets and beliefs which threaten the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms”.

Are they admitting that their religion is against the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms?

[Ben Mugged]

Yet another good reason to get out of the UN.....

[ncountylee]

Turning the world into Crapistan is their filthy purpose.

[Shaun_MD]

I find decapitation and skyjacking offensive. Can the UN ban those? Anybody? Hellooooo?

[mom-7]

I agree, time to get out of the UN.

[Publius6961]

“defamation of religions and prophets is inconsistent with the right to freedom of expression”.

Will This Include Persecution and Brutality Against Christians in Muslim Countries?

[One Proud Dad]

Get us out of the UN and they can ban anything they want. wewill ban them.

[Publius6961]

but God forbid you draw cartoons of a man who is held holy by a billion people morons.

There; I fixed it!

[From One - Many]

Remove the UN from our soil, please, Congress.
Nothing but crickets.

Defend our Nation, Congress.
Nothing but crickets.

Uphold your oaths of office, Congress.
Nothing but crickets.

The crickets have taken over boys and girls;
It is time to lock and load.

oh yea, can't do that either....unless boys
and girls, we want to be the ones in trouble.

yes...Mark Twain was correct. "Neither life,
nor property is safe while Congress is in
session."

[kentj]

I think they really mean bomb not ban - this language thing is such a bitch some times.

[From One - Many]

I might add while the UN is in session.

[Andy from Beaverton]

Will This Include Persecution and Brutality Against Christians in Muslim Countries?

NO!

It will allow them to kill Christians at will as the Koran told them to.

[Andy from Beaverton]

Time for Javier Solana to go quail hunting.

[Shaun_MD]

To hell with it. I give up. Lets just ban the UN and raze the building. I think a corny dog stand could do the job just as well.

[B.O. Plenty]

We need a UN resolution to.....move to Harare Zim.

[airborne]

Ban the UN!

[CarrotAndStick]

...non-muzzie votes...

Many non-muzzies are dhimmies. More dangerous than the muzzies themselves.