Friday, March 27, 2009

What is the source of religious hatred in the modern world?

The AP reports that "The U.N.'s top human-rights body approved a proposal by Muslims nations Thursday urging passage of laws around the world to protect religion from criticism."

The article says

The resolution urges states to provide "protection against acts of hatred,
discrimination, intimidation and coercion resulting from defamation of religions
and incitement to religious hatred in general."

"Defamation of religions is the cause that leads to incitement to hatred, discrimination and violence toward their followers," Pakistan's ambassador Zamir Akram said.

"It is important to deal with the cause, rather than with the effects alone," he said.


The greatest source of defamation and incitement to religious hatred is the Qur'an and Islam. Does this mean that the Qur'an should be banned and Islam's preachers of hate muzzled and prosecuted?

No comments: