I’m trying to understand what is wrong with Scandinavian cartoonists

Posted on September 20th, 2007 by Richard Catto 3,111 views

Last year in February, cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammad published by a Danish newspaper provoked an outraged reaction from Muslims the world over. Violent mobs rioted in the streets and destroyed property to show their displeasure in having their religious icons ridiculed.

Now, just over 18 months later, a Swedish cartoonist, Lars Vilks, has followed suit and added his contribution to inciting worldwide conflagration. He drew the head of the Prophet Mohammad on a dog’s body and he’s calling it art. He has also stated that he’s not against Islam.

For his trouble, he has had a $100 000 bounty slapped on his head by the leader of Al-Qaeda in Iraq, Abu Omar al-Baghdadi.

Lars, how about I photoshop the head of your wife onto a naked woman’s body involved in copulation with an ostrich, and call it art? Is it still art? Is it? Or is it just something that has been done a million times already and it’s no longer funny?

What’s the point of ridiculing Islam in cartoons? The result is predictable. It’s not art, it’s pure stupidity and a desire to stick it to a religion for the hell of it. Find something else to do for your own personal amusement. Please.

Sources:
Cartoonist Hiding From al-Qaida Threat
Sweden cartoonist gets protection
Sweden ‘regrets’ Prophet cartoon

Tags: Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, Al-Qaeda, blasphemy, fatwa, Islam, Islamic cartoons, Lars Vilks, Swedish cartoonist
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