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Danish government will introduce new law to ban burning the Quran (www.euronews.com)
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[–] 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I don't think that the interesting question is really whether Islam is a good idea or a bad idea. I think that the interesting question is whether a form of condemnation of anything -- Islam, another religion, or anything else -- should be prohibited because some people don't like it being condemned.

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  • [–] -1 points 2 years ago

    Replace Islam with Judaism and it becomes less clear. Hatred towards a religious minority can get really fucking bad and should be stamped out. But also hatred towards your own oppressors is always justified.

    Burning a religious text as a public demonstration isn’t a mild condemnation. It doesn’t fall within the realm of civil discourse.

    So yeah I think it should be allowed unless Dutch people start actively targeting Muslims. At which point the right to such demonstrations may need reconsideration.

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  • [–] -2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    You dont need to burn a Quran to condem Islam.Also it is not a form of constructive criticism. What would you say if people flock to burn Torahs instead? Would you also tell the jewish organizations that would protest it to be less sensitive?

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago

    You dont need to burn a Quran to condem Islam

    No, but you certainly can choose that as your form of expression.

    What would you say if people flock to burn Torahs instead?

    That's fine too.

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