Tag: hate speech

Belgium Deports Islamic Preacher

Deported by Belgium,“hate preacher” Hassan Iquioussen had been accused of “sowing the seeds of a Jihadist atmosphere” by French authorities.

The Politicization of the Police

When someone faces criminal charges for voicing their beliefs, everyone—whether they agree or not—should pay attention. The reality is that if the government can threaten and punish Caroline or Päivi for their convictions, they can punish anyone.

The Bible as Hate Speech

To understand this case, it is helpful to read this passage carefully. It shows how counter-cultural the Bible can be for 21st century Westerners.

Suppression of Free Speech—“Human Rights” in the 21st Century

The first generation of human rights promulgation after World War II sought to guarantee freedoms to the individual against the state. Now, we are in a situation where we are suppressing other rights, such as the right to freedom of expression, in the name of the “right to a safe environment.” 

Facebook’s ‘Two Minutes Hate’

Facebook gives itself the luxury of offering its “two minutes of hate” to its subscribers, telling them, in its great wisdom, which enemies are allowed.