Islam debate returns to Garland ISD’s Culwell Center with Muhammad art event

[TexasTowelie]

For the second time this year, free speech and religious liberties are colliding at Garland ISD’s Curtis Culwell Center.

Opponents say the American Freedom Defense Initiative’s Muhammad Art Exhibit and Contest on Sunday will be an attack on Islam.

But its organizers, who booked the event after a controversial pro-Islamic event used the center in January, say they are simply exercising their right of expression.

The contest, which is offering a top prize of $10,000, has received about 350 entries depicting Muhammad. But caricatures of the Islamic prophet are considered offensive by many Muslims.

Read more: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/garland-mesquite/headlines/20150427-islam-debate-returns-to-garland-isds-culwell-center-with-muhammad-art-event.ece

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[AuntPatsy]

1. They never stop and yet I'm torn, i should not have to live my life by another's

Religious teachings......personally I try to respect everyone's Personnel beliefs but when I feel those beliefs hurts another for no other reason than that religious belief all bets are off