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Originally Posted by Macca371
It's funny how there is so much Muslim discontent with these cartoons as they are 'offensive', when the representatives of this religion (MCB) frequently say that homosexuality 'should not be accepted' and is 'harmful to society'. But of course, that is totally acceptable  . Double standards again. |
I'm not saying I agree with this but I think the difference is that the cartoons were viewed by Muslims as directly mocking them. With what their faith says about homosexuality, it may be offensive to those it affects but is not regarded as 'mocking' them.