Posted on May 29, 2015
Controversial 'Draw Mohammed' rally in front of Arizona Mosque. Do you concur?
14K
110
45
4
4
0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDc_6nioI7o
A rally is planned for this Friday at the Arizona Mosque that seemingly mocks the prophet Mohammed. To make the matters worse, many of the participants are going to be armed.
This movement is a blatant illustration of the defense of 1st Amendment right, and should this right be violated, armed confrontations in defense of 2nd Amendment are to be anticipated.
One of its organizers is a former Marine Jon Ritzheimer who got slammed by Anderson Cooper on CNN. He was unable to stay consistent with his responses and in logical defense for the rally, all while putting his family in jeopardy (saying that he's in the process of relocating due to many threats from Muslims and non-Muslims alike).
What about you, do you agree with hosting such rally? Would you attend if you had an opportunity? Why or why not?
My personal take on this matter. This obviously seems to be a religion-sparked rally, therefore I'd go with my 'religion' of Christianity and why I oppose of this rally. I do NOT oppose of it for the fear of having my family persecuted, but of what the Bible says in 1 Corinthians 8.
The chapter outlines practices that would cause a non-believer (or a new-believer in Christ) to stumble. Such habits (whether eating certain foods or conducting other seemingly harmless practices) should not be exercised around such individuals so as not to spite them (causing ungodly struggles).
So logically being at the Mosque and mocking Muhammad with the anticipation of armed resistance would probably not bring much credit to Christianity or American lifestyle, wouldn't you agree? Your turn.
http://www.12news.com/story/news/local/valley/2015/05/27/draw-muhammad-contest-phoenix-anti-islam/28029579/
A rally is planned for this Friday at the Arizona Mosque that seemingly mocks the prophet Mohammed. To make the matters worse, many of the participants are going to be armed.
This movement is a blatant illustration of the defense of 1st Amendment right, and should this right be violated, armed confrontations in defense of 2nd Amendment are to be anticipated.
One of its organizers is a former Marine Jon Ritzheimer who got slammed by Anderson Cooper on CNN. He was unable to stay consistent with his responses and in logical defense for the rally, all while putting his family in jeopardy (saying that he's in the process of relocating due to many threats from Muslims and non-Muslims alike).
What about you, do you agree with hosting such rally? Would you attend if you had an opportunity? Why or why not?
My personal take on this matter. This obviously seems to be a religion-sparked rally, therefore I'd go with my 'religion' of Christianity and why I oppose of this rally. I do NOT oppose of it for the fear of having my family persecuted, but of what the Bible says in 1 Corinthians 8.
The chapter outlines practices that would cause a non-believer (or a new-believer in Christ) to stumble. Such habits (whether eating certain foods or conducting other seemingly harmless practices) should not be exercised around such individuals so as not to spite them (causing ungodly struggles).
So logically being at the Mosque and mocking Muhammad with the anticipation of armed resistance would probably not bring much credit to Christianity or American lifestyle, wouldn't you agree? Your turn.
http://www.12news.com/story/news/local/valley/2015/05/27/draw-muhammad-contest-phoenix-anti-islam/28029579/
Posted in these groups: 
Constitution
Arizona
Constitution Arizona
Edited >1 y ago
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 26
0
0
0
Do you think the artist intentionally shows the bottom of this character's left foot, right smack in the middle of the picture?
(0)
(0)
0
0
0
Suspended Profile
I live by "don't borrow trouble," and surely, this does. But the First Amendment's exercise isn't preconditioned on risk assessments or intelligence. I believe the Founders put a lot of faith in the discretion of those empowered by freedom. I'm sad these folks are letting us down, but this, too, shall pass. The appropriate response is for those so inclined to let their patriotic Muslim-American friends know not all of us are a bunch of nitwits.
I will say this, I wish these so-called "freedom lovers" wouldn't just do a drive by on their recruiter's office. Ersatz tough-guys who have no idea that the real consequence for these activities is for the actual brave men and women who serve this great nation who serve overseas, where the real outrage is likely to manifest.
"Owning a gun / p--sing off Muslims" < serving in the military.
I will say this, I wish these so-called "freedom lovers" wouldn't just do a drive by on their recruiter's office. Ersatz tough-guys who have no idea that the real consequence for these activities is for the actual brave men and women who serve this great nation who serve overseas, where the real outrage is likely to manifest.
"Owning a gun / p--sing off Muslims" < serving in the military.
0
0
0
Not my monkeys, not my circus. Meaning... I don't know anyone participating and it's not anything I am involved in. I wouldn't do it but I'll gladly sit back and watch for things to get interesting. It's obvious provocation, but it's free speech. It's no different than a muslim spitting on or burning the flag in the eyes of the law.
(0)
(0)
PO1 (Join to see)
Correct, nothing here is illegal. But is it wise? Common sense and considerate? Probably not. The likelihood of anything unlawful coming out of this? Through the roof. And who really wins here? Nobody.
Oh wait, the media! Oh and thanks to media, we now have a couple of dozen beheadings on the other side of the planet
Oh wait, the media! Oh and thanks to media, we now have a couple of dozen beheadings on the other side of the planet
(0)
(0)
0
0
0
Freedom of speech as well as every other freedom should be used with care and responsibility.
In my opinion this type of demonstration is not really doing that.
In my opinion this type of demonstration is not really doing that.
(0)
(0)
0
0
0
Here is one very good reason why not to attend or condone this rally. The original drawing of Muhammad on this post showing the bottom of his foot alone is equivalent to giving someone the bird in the states. If that is supposed to be part of an already bad joke or just a mistake made in ignorance of the culture I don't know. Yes I believe they have the right to hold such an event but people also have a right to step on and desecrate our flag. So the question I put to everyone is, since you have the right to be a royal jackass does it necessarily mean you have to exercise that right?
(0)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google