The results of a survey about freedom of speech caused tempers to flare in parliament, but many, including members of the Muslim community in Denmark, have voiced support for not banning criticism of religion. The Islamic Faith-Society strongly opposes a ban on criticism of religion. “It’s a bit of an admission of failure if people…
The German government has cleared a controversial children’s book of charges that it is anti-Semitic. The decision clears the way for the printing of a fourth edition of the book, “‘Which Way to God?’ Asked the Piglet.’” The German government announced Thursday that a controversial children’s book critical of major world religions will not be…
BY NIRAJ WARIKOO, FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER Abed Hammoud had an OK life in France. After graduating with an engineering degree from a top university in Lyon, the Arab immigrant secured a job at a heating and cooling company. But despite his achievements, Hammoud sensed he would never be considered French. At work, he said,…
