Slayer's new album, Christ Illusion was recently banned in India at the behest of the general secretary of the Mumbai-based Catholic Secular Forum (CSF)
The album's cover art depicts "Christ with a missing eye and amputated arms." He added, "we also condemn the track, 'Skeleton Christ' as the lyrics are an insult to Christianity."
The CSF also sent a memorandum to Mumbai's police commissioner, adding that the album "will affect the sensibilities of the Muslims on the track 'Jihad' and secular Indians who have respect for all faiths."
The CSF also protested against the Indian release of "The Da Vinci Code". This led the Censor Board to instruct Mumbai-based Sony Pictures in India to include a notice to accompany the film to explain that it was a work of fiction.
Notice how there were no violent protests, or riots, or arson?
Notice how no one was killed, assaulted, or threatened with violence?
Is this a good example of how peaceful diplomacy can be effective?
2006-10-10
16:12:10
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