Monthly Archives: May 2010

NYC: Radio Show Host Michael Berry Says if NYC Mosque Built, He Hopes “Somebody Blows it Up”

Posted on May 29, 2010 by

Chron reports: “Berry under fire for mosque bomb remark” – Chron reports: “In comments Wednesday on KPRC-950 AM, Michael Berry said, I’ll tell you this — if you do build a mosque, I hope somebody blows it up.’ Berry added: … Continue reading →

Posted in Islamophobia, Protests Against Houses of Worship, Violence Against Houses of Worship

Muslims Respond to Cartoon Controversy

Posted on May 20, 2010 by

As we promised in our article “Cartoon Contests and Human Dignity,” on May 20, 2010, “Draw Muhammad Day,” we would publicly provide online the counter messages from Muslims emailed to us on the subjects of pluralism and human rights.  To … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartoon Controversy

Wisconsin: Reports on Mosque Protests

Posted on May 18, 2010 by

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) supports our universal human rights of freedom of religion, freedom of conscience, and freedom of worship for ALL people — without exception.  We reject protests against houses of worship. The following are a series … Continue reading →

Posted in Islamophobia, Protests Against Houses of Worship

Sweden: R.E.A.L. Condemns Violence Against Cartoonist Lars Vilks

Posted on May 16, 2010 by

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) condemns the violent attack against Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks in May 15, 2010 arson attempt at his home.  We urge all those who promote hate and violence to release such burdens from their heart, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartoon Controversy

Cartoon Contests and Human Dignity

Posted on May 14, 2010 by

When we promote cartoons that mock an individual religion, race, gender, or ethnicity, are we mocking them – or mocking human dignity? In April 2010, a controversial U.S. comedy television cartoon “South Park” censored one of their broadcasts which was … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartoon Controversy

Florida: FBI Investigating Mosque Pipe-Bombing as Possible Domestic Terrorism

Posted on May 13, 2010 by

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a pipe-bomb found at the scene of the May 10, 2010 attack at the Islamic Center of Northeast Florida (ICNEF) in Jacksonville, Florida. WOKV reports that “The FBI is looking at this … Continue reading →

Posted in Islamophobia, Violence Against Houses of Worship