looney
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- Jul 7, 2003
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sten_super said:He certainly shouldn't be qualified by his religion, as you originally suggested. You certainly don't see reference to "the Christian" Jesus. Tbh, I can't recall having seen either mentioned on the news recently (but then I don't watch much news), but assuming you are correct with the way the two are mentioned, you do have a point- both should be addressed in the same manner. I'd guess that maybe the reason for the distinction is that Mohammed is a fairly common name, whereas I can't say I know anyone called Jesus, and therefore the BBC feel that they need to qualify exactly which Mohammed they are talking about.
The equivellant would be Jesus son of god or Jesus Christ
I think for the news reader to say "Drawings insulting Mohammed" would sound more course than misunderstood.
It may just be sloppy journalism though.
and therefore the BBC feel that they need to qualify exactly which Mohammed they are talking about.
If the BBC was to assume anything it would be that minorities would be more aware of majority cultures than the other way round(Maybe Muslims watch songs of Praise?).
Then references to minorities and there cultures would require great discriptive speech. If I started quoting the 9th Prophit would you know which religion I was refering to?
Seems that Christians dont read my posts so cant say on the Blasphemy thing.
Btw
Who would have thought ten years ago Labour would introduce blasphemy laws?
Hang around though. I think The Large one is going to wet himself.
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