Originally Posted by
neogeon
then your church would probably tell you to GTFO and stay out, lol. You should know better than to put anything that can actually be called art in a church "art" show. Churches are afraid of anything and everything that could possibly hint at anything offensive, period. The only art they want is bullshit still lifes of fruit on the table or another lame "awww, look at Jesus with some children" crap. Also, on a content note, its not the Koran, its misinterpretation and brainwashing using the koran that is causing terrorism. Strict followers of the Koran are generally non-violent. I would change it to a picture of a bullet and a stupid person because thats what causes violence, period.
Of course churches don't want offensive depictions on their walls. They don't exist as a personal art gallery or a personal platform for any agenda that happens wander through their doors.
There must be many brainwashed Muslims, because nearly every country in the world where they exist either has some sort of terrorism or some sort of oppressive activity connected to them. I have read example after example where this is true. Some people only hear about the high profile countries like Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, and Afghanistan. How about Egypt, Morrocco, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Yemen, Indonesia, Thailand, Phillipines, Nigeria, etc. etc? I swear you could wear yourself out reading all the information on this. How about in the Sudan where the teacher was arressted for making the mistake of naming a teddy bear Mohammed, or the cartoonist who was threatened with death for portraying Mohammed? Incredible lunacy.
In the U.S. I think you find the most peaceable Muslims, because they have managed to escape that oppression and thinking, and actually want to make something of their life. One big problem is education, or the lack thereof. It's hard for the general public to think otherwise when they are spoon fed "approved" media sources or oppresive religious leaders that are biased against the West and Israel. Mob rules, so even some of the ones overseas who have correct thinking get caught up in the culture or are guided by fear of retribution.
With that glaring truth from the rest of the world, I don't think churches of any flavor in the U.S. are too bad overall in the big picture of things.