The Jihad Temptation

October 12, 2010 on France 24

Pope to Address Letter to Irish Catholics Over Paedophilia Crisis

March 18, 2010 on France 24:

Pope Benedict XVI said Wednesday he would sign a long-awaited letter to Irish Catholics voicing his "deep concern" over Ireland's paedophile priest scandal. Abuse scandals have swept through several European Catholic churches.
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Catholic Church Rocked by More Sex Abuse Scandals

March 11, 2010 on France 24

In recent months the Catholic Church has been rocked by scandal. After widespread accusations of child abuse by priests in Ireland, similar claims have begun emerging from other European nations including Austria and the Netherlands. Now criticism in Germany is intensifying especially after the revelations that the current Popes' brother Georg Ratzinger knew about mistreatment of children in his Choir, although he claims no knowledge of sexual abuses.

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President Gaddafi Calls For Jihad Against Switzerland

February 26, 2010 on France 24

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi called for jihad (holy struggle) against Switzerland for banning the construction of minarets last November. A top UN official said Gaddafi's call was "inadmissible" in the framework of international relations.
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French Court Finds Church of Scientology Guilty of Fraud

October 27, 2009 on France 24:

The Church of Scientology in France has been found guilty of defrauding its followers and its leaders have been handed fines and suspended prison sentences. However, the court did not ban the organisation’s activities in France.
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Suspected Mexican Plane Hijacker Claimed to be on 'Divine Mission'

September 10, 2009 on France 24

Authorities say the man that on Wednesday hijacked a passenger plane from Cancun to Mexico City claimed to be a protestant priest on a "divine mission" to protect Mexico from danger.

Interview with Sudanese Journalist Facing 40 Lashes for Wearing Trousers

August 13, 2009 on France 24

Sudanese journalist Lubna Ahmed Al-Hussain was arrested for wearing trousers, an outift considered indecent by the authorities in Khartoum. If convicted by a Sudanese court, Lubna faces 40 lashes with a whip.

Christopher Hitchens Interviewed on France 24

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February 7, 2009 on France 24 English

Our guest today is a writer who has more than once defied definition and frequently dares to challenge everything the reader believes in. His latest book, God is not great, has recently been released in French.

In part 2 Hitchens says that president Obama is "not a believer"
Thanks to Tom for the link

Israel: Computer Store Under Siege By Ultra-Orthodox Jews

September 8, 2008 on France 24

On the outskirts of Mea Shearim, an ultra-orthodox Jewish neighbourhood in Jerusalem - a computer store, is literally under siege from religious extremists. For weeks now, a dozen protesters, tracts in hand, have been hunting for the MP-4 device that downloads videos, an activity banned by ultra-Orthodox rabbis. “They are extremists. They’re trying to take control of the entire neighbourhood”, claims Yosef Shalom, a brother of a salesman who works at the store.

Their hats and their long overcoats are signs that they belong to the Satmar community, an ultra-orthodox Hassidic movement. Some people believe that they have formed brigades, which have gone out of control. The accused find it pointless to respond to such charges. The one person who consented to speak with us described himself as a “haredim, who is trying to carry out God’s will”. He continues, “they are corrupting our children with these videos”. Read more

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Moscow: Museum Director May Face Prison Over 'Blasphemous' Art

July 29, 2008 on France 24

Several sovietic art works are considered blasphemous by the Kremlin, their exhibition can cost the museum director years of imprisonnement.

France 24 TV: Bringing God back

February 15, 2008

From Telegraph:

President Nicolas Sarkozy has sought to quell controversy over remarks in which he appeared to question France’s fiercely defended secularism, by suggesting that a schoolteacher could never match a priest in separating Good from Evil. Read more

France 24 TV: Islam and its Taboos

Debate on Ayaan Hirsi Ali












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February 11, 2007

In nations that fiercely protect freedom of speech, is there an obligation to pay to protect those who brazenly criticize Islam? As outspoken Islam critic Ayaan Hirsi Ali visits France, this is the question citizens are asking.

With Robert Spencer from Jihad Watch

Note: Interesting debate, watch it till the end.

France 24 TV on Ayaan Hirsi Ali

February 11, 2008

Today in Top Story: Somali-born former Dutch MP Ayaan Hirsi Ali, threatened with death for her outspoken criticism of Islam, sought European protection and possible French citizenship on Sunday.

French star philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy has spearheaded a campaign for Hirsi Ali to receive honorary French citizenship -- and financial aid to cover her security costs -- and Sunday night saw several hundred sympathizers attend a support meeting in the French capital.

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Islamist target Hirsi Ali seeks French protection - AFP