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Canadian Muslims demand cop intervention in possible hate speech
by Christian group

I hope someone would organize talks titled something like "Be afraid, be very afraid: The frightening facts about Christian right extremism." I would definitely attend because I'm really scared. For your info, this site talks about the similarities and differences of Islam and Christianity.

Should the Qu'ran not talk about the person Jesus at all, would there be less reasons for the right Christian extremists to pursue another religion? Just my two cents, actually I don't know enough about the two religions... shouldn't say too much. :P (for your interest, you can check this article which discusses the theological debate about Qu'ran's mentioning of Jesus; not sure if it's impartial enough though so read at your own risk).

CAIR-CAN and Windsor Muslims Ask Police to Investigate Possible Hate Speech

(Ottawa, Canada – Jan 13, 2007) The Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN), Muslim Association of Canada (MAC), Windsor Islamic Association, Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), and Al Hijra Mosque and School, are asking the Windsor Police in Ontario to investigate the lecture series, "The Deadly Threat of Islam," as a possible forum for hate speech.

CAIR-CAN has received complaints based upon the first talk entitled "Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid: The Frightening Facts About Islam." In response, CAIR-CAN yesterday asked the Windsor Police to investigate the lecture series and be on the alert for any hate speech that may be taking place at the talks.

The talks, sponsored by Windsor’s Theological Institute in association with the Campbell Baptist Church, are taking place each Thursday until February 1.

Under Canadian law hate speech is prohibited. Investigations into hate speech fall under local police departments.

"If hateful speech is indeed being propagated in Windsor, it must be dealt with promptly under the law. We are asking the Windsor Police to take the matter seriously and conduct an investigation...
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