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Muslim countries seek blasphemy ban
A good debate is warranted on the issue. I am inclined to support the freedom of speech, hoping civility would ultimately prevail. Rules should be made for the general good of the population and not to address the exceptions, as the majority of the people in every group are moderate, law abiding, easy to get along and practice live and let live way of life. However, we cannot be blind to many a laws that have been the catalyst in bringing about a positive change.One more article was posted here before with some thoughtful comments at the end of it.http://wisdomofreligion.blog

Fort Hood shooter attacked Muslims, too
Fort Hood shooter attacked Muslims, tooBy Muqtedar KhanDirector of Islamic Studies, University of Delaware The American Muslim community is experiencing shock, disbelief and apprehension as it watches the unfolding details of the shootings at Fort Hood in Texas. Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, a psychiatrist and practicing Muslim, born in Virginia of Jordanian parents, turned against his fellow citizens and military colleagues and murdered 13 and wounded 30.What happened at Fort Hood follows a nightmare script that has been one of the biggest fears of the American Muslim community since the appalling events of September 11, 2001. One crazy Muslim, acting on

Senseless shootings violate Islamic faith
Senseless shootings violate Islamic faithhttp://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/panelists/feisal_abdul_rauf/2009/11/senseless_shootings_violate_islamic_faith.html I was so deeply saddened by the events at Fort Hood, Texas, yesterday. My prayers and sympathy are with the families of those brave American soldiers who were killed and wounded in this senseless act.What this unfortunate Army major did was against the laws of Islam, even though news accounts said he was an observant Muslim. It is too

The Dangerous Idea of Protecting Religions from “Defamation”
The Dangerous Idea of Protecting Religions from “Defamation”http://wisdomofreligion.blogspot.com/2009/11/dangerous-idea-of-protecting-religions.html

Mass Killings around the world
Fort Hood shootings not another case of Mass Shootings that are on rise in America?Dr Javed JamilThe shootings at Fort Hood in Texas by Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, apsychiatrist and practicing Muslim, are shocking and condemnable; and theperpetrator should be punished according to the law of the land. It has to beinvestigated at length if the killings have anything to do with his being aMuslim or simply reflects the case of a psychiatric patient who was feeling sadabout the prospects of being sent to a war which he like billions of othersregarded as a crime against humanity.Even otherwise, the mass shootings in America