'South Park' bleeps references to Mohammed
Who condemns
Muslim radicals?
A ministry wants the public to formally object to the television show South Park.
The show ran its 200th episode last week, one which dealt with Islam. But due to pressure from pro-Muslim organizations, producers bleeped out the words "the Prophet Mohammed." One pro-Muslim website, RevolutionMuslim.com, had posted death threats against the show's creators if it was aired unedited .
In a recent episode, they were not allowed to show the Muslim prophet Muhammad because radical Muslims threaten violence against anyone who does. Revolution Muslim, an American-based group, has used images of the murdered Danish cartoonist who satirized Muhammad to warn “South Park” not to repeat his offense, the implication being the creators will meet the same fate.
South Park has made a habit of mocking Christianity and the values of Christians -- but chose this time to sidestep any confrontation with Muslims.
Who condemns
Muslim radicals? A ministry wants the public to formally object to the television show South Park.
The show ran its 200th episode last week, one which dealt with Islam. But due to pressure from pro-Muslim organizations, producers bleeped out the words "the Prophet Mohammed." One pro-Muslim website, RevolutionMuslim.com, had posted death threats against the show's creators if it was aired unedited .
In a recent episode, they were not allowed to show the Muslim prophet Muhammad because radical Muslims threaten violence against anyone who does. Revolution Muslim, an American-based group, has used images of the murdered Danish cartoonist who satirized Muhammad to warn “South Park” not to repeat his offense, the implication being the creators will meet the same fate.
South Park has made a habit of mocking Christianity and the values of Christians -- but chose this time to sidestep any confrontation with Muslims.
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