Jihad and the Arts - Pt.3

Islam is the fastest growing religion on earth. However, with this fact comes an unfortunate truth: Islamic fundamentalism has also dramatically increased. It is my sincerest opinion that while the spiritual aspect of Islam poses no threat to Western values and freedoms, it is the accompanying political expression of Islamic law (sharia) that is the single greatest threat to our most cherished liberty: the freedom of expression.

As a catalyst of this endeavor, I watched in shocking disbelief at the violence and carnage that ensued after the republication of the now infamous Danish cartoons of the Islamic prophet Muhammad in the Jyllands-Posten newspaper. Muslims around the world protested with a resounding tone the caricatures of their most sacred prophet. Although most of these protest were relatively peaceful, numerous riots developed that resulted in violent attacks on churches, embassies, and innocent persons. Although power and politics have often clashed with art throughout the ages regardless of the religiosity of the reigning regime, fundamental Islam is inherently hostile towards the liberal arts.

As a civilized people, we should always strive to be respectable and tolerant of other's beliefs. However, when others attempt to silence our dissent with violent protestation and reactionary measures, we must resist oppression and refuse to submit to intimidation or the self-imposed taboos of our politically correct culture, lest our freedom of expression will surely erode to nonexistence. The free expression of ideas is the cornerstone of any liberated society. Uncontroversial and non-offensive ideas rarely need to be defended; it is always the unpopular and dissenting viewpoints that need protections. Therefore, as an artist, and most importantly as an American, I believe it is imperative that we challenge this intolerant reaction and protect our most essential freedom at all cost - even in the face of death itself.

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Film & Animation

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• Islam
• Prophet
• Muhammad
• Muslim
• Jihad
• Quran
• Koran
• Infidel
• Cartoon
• Protest
• Religion
• Art

[AmericanInfidels]

Jihad and the Arts is my personal protestation against the fanaticism and violence that followed the publication of the now infamous Danish caricatures of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the inherently hostile attitudes toward the arts posed by fundamental Islam. As an artist, and most importantly as an American, I believe it is imperative that we challenge this intolerant reaction and protect our freedom of expression at all cost - even in the face of death itself.

[qtronman]

For every McDonalds and KFC they burn down in the Third World, we should turn a Saudi-funded Mosque in the West into a KFC or McDonalds.

[jdouble1998]

Whether they're burning an israeli flag or stomping a doll of Uncle Sam I've never seen a people so intent on staging mob-frenzied desecrations of others cultural symbols, And, look at how the little fags scream foul when someone takes a few jabs at their sacred cows.

I believe I saw one protester carrying a sign that read "Western Freedom of Expression is Terrorism."

Consider yourself terrorized, asshole.

[NormaJe4n]

We just had one of these rallies in Oslo, Norway, too. And the taxi drivers of Oslo (they`re all moslems) even went on strike over one of those cartoons. Immigration from moslem countries have to stop before it`s too late. #Making note: Vote for a right-wing-party next time#

[redcollargedeon]

Whatever happened to Ahmed Bedier?

I don't see that guy any more.

I don't miss him though. We wrote back and forth a while back and there was no talking to that guy.

[haydan3381]

To americaninfidels..lololo Gues what? I am not just nursery teacher also child portection policy author,i got my master degree at the age of 24 so now i am 30 years old with wealth and MUSLIM=go kill ur self because i wouldn't wana piss on you. you are beneath me.our beloved prophet(p/p up on him) was NOT child abuser! you are 34 spreading hate and false propaganda,i dont have time for ignorant dirty cunt like you!worry about how to pay for your health insurance as the swine flue is in you!

[haydan3381]

lolo

[AmericanInfidels]

Haydan3381 is a 30 yr old nursery teacher from the UK. - WTF? And I would assume claims to be a "moderate" Muslim - which does not exist anyways. This is why Islam should not be allowed into the public sphere whatsoever. keep in your homes and Mosques you fucking bastards! Fuck Muhammad - Piss be upon him.

[jdouble1998]

If Islam Literally means "submission" then I'll submit myself to Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Yummy. She's cute as a button.

[jdouble1998]

When these swarthy retards take to the streets of places like London, New York, and Toronto and tell all everyone else that they're going convert them all of them by force (if necessary) they really seem oblivious to certain things.

They seem to believe that westerners will never really stand up and defend secular society, and I will be delighted when they finally cross the line and create a backlash they never could've imagined.

Keep it up, douchebags.

[jeanmichelcaillou]

Ayaan Hirsi Ali is so right