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oberliner

(58,724 posts) Sat Jan 10, 2015, 10:32 AM Jan 2015

Has anyone published a cartoon with an image of Mohammed in response to the attack? [View all]

I think it would be admirable if (in the wake of these attacks) a brave artist published a cartoon image of Mohammed that was extremely respectful and dignified. Something where he is simply saying "Don't kill in my name" or words to that effect.

It would be brave in that it would be saying that artists ought to have the right to present an image of Mohammed, while at the same time doing so in a manner that is no way profane, graphic, or obscene.

There have been cartoon depictions of Jesus, Moses, Buddha, Joseph Smith and even God himself used to convey messages of various types, from gentle good humor to sharp criticism of the religion. People should not be afraid to do so. Evidence suggests that they are.

So what about publishing, with the utmost respect, an image of Mohammed espousing a message of peace?

Should people be afraid to do even that because of some extremists?

If such cartoons have been published, I would appreciate any links or references.

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Has anyone published a cartoon with an image of Mohammed in response to the attack? [View all] oberliner Jan 2015 OP

How would that be more brave F4lconF16 Jan 2015 #1

I meant more brave than the cartoons in solidarity I've seen thus far oberliner Jan 2015 #4

Ah, okay, thank you for clarifying. F4lconF16 Jan 2015 #20

Charlie Hebdo published such cartoons. Yo_Mama Jan 2015 #2

Yes, I realize that oberliner Jan 2015 #5

They are republishing these, if they have the guts. Yo_Mama Jan 2015 #12

Yes. cwydro Jan 2015 #3

Do you have a link to any of those threads? oberliner Jan 2015 #6

I see someone already put some up in this thread. cwydro Jan 2015 #7

Those are from Charlie Hebdo oberliner Jan 2015 #8

I'm a bit muddle headed this morning lol. cwydro Jan 2015 #14

No one needs to be afraid but it would be wise to re-think pointless insults to insane people. randome Jan 2015 #9

A respectful image of Mohammed calling for non-violence is a pointless insult? oberliner Jan 2015 #16

I think so as well. F4lconF16 Jan 2015 #22

Any image of Mohammed can be considered offensive to some Muslims. And I got my ass kicked KittyWampus Jan 2015 #25

I'm talking about an image that is respectful and dignified oberliner Jan 2015 #27

and you are suggesting some one else (a Muslim cartoonist) should do it. As I learned KittyWampus Jan 2015 #30

Not suggesting a Muslim cartoonist oberliner Jan 2015 #31

I was talking about the previous 'cartoons' designed to inflame and insult. randome Jan 2015 #32

should any group define boundaries around free speech? samsingh Jan 2015 #53

Most of the world does not believe in free speech. randome Jan 2015 #60

I like this one.... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2015 #10

I wish we had more peace and less religion madokie Jan 2015 #11

google search there are thousands, Mo. is even piced with Jesus his pal back in the walkabout days. Sunlei Jan 2015 #13

Thanks for sharing that oberliner Jan 2015 #17

search images. I very much doubt any mainstream press will start to show cartoons before the situtat Sunlei Jan 2015 #21

here ya go cwydro Jan 2015 #15

Only one of them purports to present an image of Mohammed oberliner Jan 2015 #18

I thought there were two. cwydro Jan 2015 #19

As an artist all I can say is if you have this concept- do it yourself. KittyWampus Jan 2015 #23

I'm not brave enough oberliner Jan 2015 #28

Doubling down is often not a good idea. goldent Jan 2015 #24

I mean a completely respectful and dignified image oberliner Jan 2015 #29

I understand your point, but you are using your sense of what is respectful. goldent Jan 2015 #37

* L0oniX Jan 2015 #26

in the Islamic religion pictures of Mohammad are forbidden TorchTheWitch Jan 2015 #33

Even if the image is respectful and dignified? oberliner Jan 2015 #38

of course TorchTheWitch Jan 2015 #46

"These people are violent nutballs" only positive is "These 3 people -were- violent nutballs" Sunlei Jan 2015 #50

So it wasn't really about the cartoons being obscene or grotesque? oberliner Jan 2015 #51

what is it that you don't get about people using religion as an excuse TorchTheWitch Jan 2015 #61

Pretty sure we are making the same point oberliner Jan 2015 #62

Heres what all the major cartoonests did the past day in BBC news Sunlei Jan 2015 #34

I am talking about a respectful and dignified image of the prophet oberliner Jan 2015 #36

The religion believes pics of him are like a false idol. he has a name that the religion uses Sunlei Jan 2015 #40

A respectful image of Mohammed calling for non-violence = mocking an entire religion? oberliner Jan 2015 #41

do you know how to use search? by the way, I think names spelled "Muhammad Peace" Sunlei Jan 2015 #48

I don't understand your question oberliner Jan 2015 #55

Here, perhaps this will help you understand. I think Sunlei Jan 2015 #56

Nothing there suggests such an image represents "mocking an entire religion" oberliner Jan 2015 #57

Only one I have seen Horse with no Name Jan 2015 #35

Hats off to that cartoonist oberliner Jan 2015 #39

That was one of the ones I saw too. cwydro Jan 2015 #42

I tried to read it but the best I can get it "Fitzsimmons" n/t Horse with no Name Jan 2015 #43

David Fitzsimmons, AZ Daily Star n/t LadyHawkAZ Jan 2015 #44

Here you go...found him Horse with no Name Jan 2015 #45

David Fitzsimmons of The Arizona Daily Star PeaceNikki Jan 2015 #47

Marianne reprinted one from Tignous for the cover of this week's issue Pooka Fey Jan 2015 #49

Good stuff oberliner Jan 2015 #52

I think you're confusing Mohammed with Jesus Pooka Fey Jan 2015 #54

A couple of others n2doc Jan 2015 #58

Thanks oberliner Jan 2015 #59