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UN-acceptable censorship: The United Nations tries to outlaw criticism of Islam
NYDailyNews ^ | 1/14/09 | Floyd Abrams

Posted on 01/14/2009 8:20:49 AM PST by Sammy67

Almost 500 years ago, on the wall of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, characterizing as "madness" the notion that papal pardons could absolve individuals for their sins. As viewed from Rome, Luther had maligned, even defamed, the church. Luther was eventually excommunicated. His conduct ultimately led to the creation of a Protestant Church in Germany and a Reformation throughout Europe.

It is difficult to believe that in the 21st century anyone would seriously propose that conduct such as Luther's should be deemed illegal. But a few weeks ago, the General Assembly of the United Nations took a giant step in that direction. It adopted - for the fourth straight year - a resolution prepared by the 57-nation Organization of the Islamic Conference calling upon all UN nations to adopt legislation banning the "defamation" of religion. Spurred by the Danish cartoons of 2005, some of which portrayed the Prophet Muhammed in a manner deemed offensive by the OIC, the resolution was opposed by the United States, most European nations, Japan, India and a number of other nations.

Nonetheless, it has now been adopted.

From an American perspective, the resolution so plainly violates the First Amendment that it is

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Worldwide Christian revival required NOW.

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21 posted on 01/14/2009 8:56:23 AM PST by polymuser (Bye, bye Miss American Pie.)
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To: Sammy67

Is this something like their new “Death to Christianity” movement they will be promulgating?


22 posted on 01/14/2009 8:58:00 AM PST by Right Wing Assault (What's Obama's Secret?)
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To: Saoirise; F15Eagle; agrace; weegee; Esther Ruth; Blogger; MrB; American in Israel; TaraP; Cindy; ...

Ping.


23 posted on 01/14/2009 8:58:41 AM PST by 444Flyer (Blame Hamas)
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To: Sammy67

INTREP - Is the UN banning criticism of all religions, or just Islam?


24 posted on 01/14/2009 9:00:06 AM PST by LiteKeeper (Beware the secularization of America; the Islamization of Eurabia)
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To: imintrouble; F15Eagle
“The U.N. should not be housed nor paid for in any way by the U.S.A.

They are a group opposed to the United States and should be removed from their comfort.

Let another nation support these monstrous idiots.”

Instead they are being strengthened and morphing into the NWO. #43 just signed onto the Law of the Sea, Hillary wants Kyoto, it's only a matter of time now and #44 will officially finish U.S. off.

“BUSH SIGNS OFF ON NEW U.S. ARTIC POLICY (LAW OF THE SEA)”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2163963/posts

26 posted on 01/14/2009 9:10:28 AM PST by 444Flyer (Blame Hamas)
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To: Sammy67

Nonsense, all religions are subject to criticism. This is just a powerplay by the U.N.


27 posted on 01/14/2009 9:12:14 AM PST by popdonnelly (Don't lose sight of your conservative principles.)
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To: Sammy67
Not to mention our great Zero is about to give up our sovereignty to this gang of thugs, killers, a few honest leaders, and leftists tyrants and dictators. These bastards will one day own the U.S. We fought a revolution to gain our sovereignty and now we have fools in charge ready to give it away. go figure.
28 posted on 01/14/2009 9:12:18 AM PST by Neoliberalnot ((Hallmarks of Liberalism: Ingratitude and Envy))
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To: 444Flyer
ARTIC=ARCTIC
29 posted on 01/14/2009 9:12:52 AM PST by 444Flyer (Blame Hamas)
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To: TaraP
You got it - a Godless bunch protecting a Godless religion. It would be different if they also included Christianity in the protection, but don't hold your breath on that.

In the end it makes no difference - God has spoken and His Will will be done.

30 posted on 01/14/2009 9:13:09 AM PST by trebb ("I am the way... no one comes to the Father, but by me..." - Jesus in John 14:6 (RSV))
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To: Red in Blue PA

“Where are all of the “artists” who challenge Christianity?

Wonder why they don’t do the same with islam? (small i)”

Well, I’m just guessing, but I think they don’t want to free- fall to earth from 35,000 feet, surrounded by burning jet fuel and 300 screaming passengers....


31 posted on 01/14/2009 9:13:26 AM PST by Frank_2001
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To: Sammy67; Slings and Arrows; 444Flyer; F15Eagle

May the U-blasted-N be flushed down the cosmic commode, assisted by a great big plunger.


32 posted on 01/14/2009 9:26:17 AM PST by Convert from ECUSA (The only difference between diapers and politicians is that diapers are changed more often)
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To: Sammy67

The UN is full of:

Terrorists

Dictators

Tyrants

Crooks

Criminals

Rapists

Murderers


34 posted on 01/14/2009 9:44:21 AM PST by Brett66 (Where government advances, and it advances relentlessly , freedom is imperiled -Janice Rogers Brown)
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To: F15Eagle

Regrettably, Muslims seem to be irony-deficient.


35 posted on 01/14/2009 9:44:55 AM PST by Slings and Arrows (0bama must be well-endowed - look at how often he steps on his d---.)
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To: Sammy67

This amounts to the UN asking the United States to abjectly surrender in the War on Terrorism, since the other side is a substantial part and component of Islam. Let us see what our “leaders” do by way of response.


36 posted on 01/14/2009 9:48:05 AM PST by AmericanVictory
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To: Vaquero

Another reason to pull out of this useless collection of third world parasites.


37 posted on 01/14/2009 9:55:10 AM PST by ZULU ( God, guts and guns made America great. Non nobis, non nobis Domine, sed nomini tuo da gloriam.)
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To: ZULU
I'm with you....

But I have zero anticipation that this will happen in my lifetime.

It's not the template......

38 posted on 01/14/2009 10:28:48 AM PST by Osage Orange (Ban Thugs...Not Guns!!)
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To: Osage Orange

Time for the UN to disappear, any earthquakes or tsunamis planned for New York this week?


39 posted on 01/14/2009 10:38:26 AM PST by sniper63 (Silent and stealthy - one shot - one kill)
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To: Convert from ECUSA

Amen.


40 posted on 01/14/2009 5:17:38 PM PST by Slings and Arrows (0bama must be well-endowed - look at how often he steps on his d---.)
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