Berlin opera controversy
"...but also of Muhammad, Jesus and Buddha" - I think the respective religions would be offended and I believe the followers of Jesus and Buddha should also stand up against such disgusting portrayals.
Berlin opera pulled over Muhammad scene
BERLIN - A leading opera house canceled a 3-year-old production of Mozart's "Idomeneo" that included a scene showing the severed head of the Prophet Muhammad, unleashing a furious debate over free speech.
In a statement late Monday, the Deutsche Oper said it decided "with great regret" to cancel the production after Berlin security officials warned of an "incalculable risk" because of the scene.
full article here
Berlin opera pulled over Muhammad scene
BERLIN - A leading opera house canceled a 3-year-old production of Mozart's "Idomeneo" that included a scene showing the severed head of the Prophet Muhammad, unleashing a furious debate over free speech.
In a statement late Monday, the Deutsche Oper said it decided "with great regret" to cancel the production after Berlin security officials warned of an "incalculable risk" because of the scene.
full article here
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