03-05-2009, 02:23 AM
Dears
There is much difference between religious tolerance and accepting mockery of opponent(s) religion and faith which is also a type of offensive behavior. Even in Canadian stand point, from where the writer of above such post belongs to, criticizing, commenting, promulgating etc., in public places and openly, are un-acceptable behavior because simply it is an offensive act toward others religion and faith. It is a hate crime. If one needs to discuss about religion and faiths, he/she MUST have to go to proper places including websites which MUST have disclaimers from views of expressing parties. It cannot happen that all of a sudden a person appears in a public place such as subway transit train and start preaching his views about any religion or disseminating criticism on any religion. Such behavior is totally un-acceptable even from Canadian societyâs point of view. Even people do not discuss such things in work places because it is against not only the work ethics but also the employersâ policies.
Same is the case with websites which allow public discussions and viewing. Websites have designated spaces and dedicated threads for discussions on sensitive issues like religion. Websites inform visitor(s) about offensive material before entering that dedicated space and ask for their acceptance. At the same time, such websites publicize disclaimer from views of participants. It cannot happen that someone logs-in and start his hate mongering ideas on ANY and NON-DEDICATED threads/ spaces. Personally, I have no objection on expressing views about Islam or Muslims on such dedicated spaces/ threads because I can respond with reasons on such threads, but spilling views about our religion and P.B.U.H. on this un-related thread, in insinuatingly contemptuous manner, is nothing but an offensive act. Would any tolerant society like Canada accept an exhibitionist taking off his cloths, without warning, in a public place? Answer is NO. Such an act is un-acceptable, though specifically designated places/ areas with clear warning signs are available where such a person can satisfy his/her mental state.
Unfortunately, this website âaccountancyâ lacks many vital aspects, policies, and disclaimers, which I have already pointed out in one of my previous posts in thread âwho is the owner of this websiteâ. Still, I am waiting for answers of those basic questions from Admin.
Unfortunately, we vehemently support each move of our professional association, go beyond limits in responding to professional criticism, do aggresive reverse criticism on other competitors, even pass personal comments, but when it comes to our religion and faith, we become polite listener. I hope participants would take it positively.
Religious tolerance, inter faith dialogues, living in peace and harmony with all other human beings are very nice things. We all enjoy these here, but these come with our rights and responsibilities. Canadians know that it is everyone's responsibility to not offend others in any manner, but at same time it is our right not to be offended by someone else and report about such behavior if someone does that, to protect our rights.
Freedom of expression does not mean that anyone can start anything anywhere.
Regards
There is much difference between religious tolerance and accepting mockery of opponent(s) religion and faith which is also a type of offensive behavior. Even in Canadian stand point, from where the writer of above such post belongs to, criticizing, commenting, promulgating etc., in public places and openly, are un-acceptable behavior because simply it is an offensive act toward others religion and faith. It is a hate crime. If one needs to discuss about religion and faiths, he/she MUST have to go to proper places including websites which MUST have disclaimers from views of expressing parties. It cannot happen that all of a sudden a person appears in a public place such as subway transit train and start preaching his views about any religion or disseminating criticism on any religion. Such behavior is totally un-acceptable even from Canadian societyâs point of view. Even people do not discuss such things in work places because it is against not only the work ethics but also the employersâ policies.
Same is the case with websites which allow public discussions and viewing. Websites have designated spaces and dedicated threads for discussions on sensitive issues like religion. Websites inform visitor(s) about offensive material before entering that dedicated space and ask for their acceptance. At the same time, such websites publicize disclaimer from views of participants. It cannot happen that someone logs-in and start his hate mongering ideas on ANY and NON-DEDICATED threads/ spaces. Personally, I have no objection on expressing views about Islam or Muslims on such dedicated spaces/ threads because I can respond with reasons on such threads, but spilling views about our religion and P.B.U.H. on this un-related thread, in insinuatingly contemptuous manner, is nothing but an offensive act. Would any tolerant society like Canada accept an exhibitionist taking off his cloths, without warning, in a public place? Answer is NO. Such an act is un-acceptable, though specifically designated places/ areas with clear warning signs are available where such a person can satisfy his/her mental state.
Unfortunately, this website âaccountancyâ lacks many vital aspects, policies, and disclaimers, which I have already pointed out in one of my previous posts in thread âwho is the owner of this websiteâ. Still, I am waiting for answers of those basic questions from Admin.
Unfortunately, we vehemently support each move of our professional association, go beyond limits in responding to professional criticism, do aggresive reverse criticism on other competitors, even pass personal comments, but when it comes to our religion and faith, we become polite listener. I hope participants would take it positively.
Religious tolerance, inter faith dialogues, living in peace and harmony with all other human beings are very nice things. We all enjoy these here, but these come with our rights and responsibilities. Canadians know that it is everyone's responsibility to not offend others in any manner, but at same time it is our right not to be offended by someone else and report about such behavior if someone does that, to protect our rights.
Freedom of expression does not mean that anyone can start anything anywhere.
Regards