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Freedom of expression?
by on May 15, 2007 11:48 AM

Lets learn to respect other ppl's preferences and remember that a NECESSARY condition for 'Freedom' is 'Responsibility'

Sensitivity (of an individual) towards a society she/he lives in is important. And at the same time, a responsible reaction from a society whose beliefs are hurt, makes for a mature and liveable society.

I'm an aethist. So what happened, doesnt hurt my religious beliefs. But let me ask one ques to those calling painting Hindu Gods in the nude 'Freedom of Expression'.

Will paintings of Mohammed the Prophet in nude or Guru Nanak in Nude be accepted by people belonging to those respective religions?

Or lets take the so-called progressive country the United States. Will pictures of Jesus (or a lesser mortal - the Pope) in nude or jesus amongst nudes be accepted by people in the USA? I live here and I'll bet you that ppl here wont let it go off as 'freedom of expression'. And then, neither will YOU ALL screaming Freedom of Expression, agree that such was an excusable thing to do.

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