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by francois » 25 Jan 2015, 21:49
Thanks Donald, this is exactly the idea!
In each religion, its seems, life is the most important value. And being kind and loving for your neighbors, is a basic principle. Would you do that for only the people that have your religion and kill the others in the name of religion?
Ed and Jay, I never meant to hurt convictions or feelings: this is a stereotype, a caricature. I have choosen christianity to show that Charlie hebdo was not specifically targeting muslims. The theme could have been Allah, Buddha, Mithra as gods; but also Obama, Harper, Cameron, Putin, Castro as heads of governments. Writers, song performers, ... ... name them, are also their targets. In fact, I am christian of origin.
Caricaturists are there to perform a critique of people in power and of dogmas, to help us think or reflect about important issues, but sometime just to trigger a laugh or any reaction. One can fear or hate what he does not know.
Charlie hebdo cartoonists are a bunch of atheist or agnostics, they are apolitical, critical of people in power, for the people. And if you read on them, or follow them on videos, you realize that they have a strong political, intellectual background, though some idiosyncrasies in terms of style, specially including disrespect. In 2007, there was a court hearing held in France against them for blasphemy which they won. France is mainly a laic nation. This is a must to understand this actuality. But maybe for some the french language is a barrier to understanding.
As much as there is a right to beleive in god, there is an authentic right to disbelief, for which science provides at least some background. Also, historically speaking, very often religious power would run hand and in hand with political power to rule people.
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francois on 29 Jan 2015, 20:21, edited 1 time in total.
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