24?September?2013

17?Dhul?Qadah?1434

The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand - FIANZ



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Messages of Support & Apology in The Wake of The Publication of Offensive Cartoons by New Zealand Media


Message From John Greally

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am a senior member of the Tridentine Rite within the Catholic in New Zealand, and someone who abhors the unwarranted insensitivity underpinning the publication of the recent cartoons claiming to depict Mohammed (May God's Peace be upon Him) which put words and sentiments into his mouth that would be blasphemous to any follower of his.

There must be a wider definition attached to the term obscenity than pornography, bestiality, depictions of violence, etc. These cartoons are capable of being seen as obscene even to non-Muslims. I find them obscene.

For many religious cultures, their most important figures are very much still 'alive', capable of being defamed from the believers perspective, and deserving of the utmost protection therefore. To maintain laws that seem to expect religious cultures to treat their important people or founders as though they are not to be cared for any longer, as 'dead' even, to expect them to be left unprotected is just plain wrong. We have to live together, and - rightfully - I cannot abuse your living family with impunity, let alone those who have recently passed.

At my wedding in 1998, a young man who is now a Priest, rose from his table to tell me he was going to get me my wedding present - an unusual present.

Later that day I saw this young man, Ian Smith, on the 6 o'clock News being arrested for attacking the notorious blasphemo-pornographic virgin in the condom statuette at Te Papa Museum.

This is not behaviour I condone - even a little.

I believe, and am taught, that the thinking error that leads to attacks on the statuette are the same thinking errors that put the statuette there in the first place.

Profound respect for each other is vital to a sound and healthy society, and that respect is all the more vital with those we strongly disagree with, precisely because we are in conflict with their views. And that respect should be extended to all those who are no longer physically present today, but who are 'living and present' through their followers from their perspective. To ignore their special status is to wish anarchy upon us all.

I am hoping that my views can also be taken into account in sorting out the foolishness and sadness New Zealand's media have allowed us all to descend into.

I hope the Human Rights Commission will:



Publicly acknowledge that the cartoons were obscene to a significant group of responsible New Zealanders, not exclusively Muslims, and



Publicly participate in conveying to all Kiwi Muslims that the Government is upset at such behaviour, and



Immediately call for the widest possible debate to consider framing further laws to prevent such disgusting insensitivity in the future against any religion or against those of no religion also.

Thanking you,

John Greally.

Message From Justin Fredricskson

Hello, I am a Roman Catholic, but I also am saddened by the cartoons depicting your prophet in a derogatory manner. I never like Jesus Christ being portrayed as an object of fun or derision and thus I respect your own sadness. Please believe that many in NZ do not approve of the cartoons.

Justin

Apology From Norma

Hello, my name is Norma. I live in New York. I wanted to extend an apology to all my dear Muslim brother and sisters around the world, a sincere apology for disrespecting your beliefs, your sacred names and religion. The issue is not one of democracy but of understanding and caring about your fellowman's heart and soul.

Please don't think that everyone in the western world is anti-Muslim. We are all children of God. I have always believed in One Humanity, on One Planet, under One God. I hope someday that humanity will evolve and learn to love all it's many and varied forms. You are my brothers and sisters, although I am not of your faith, and I am sorry you have been disrespected. Let us not give up in trying to restore peace. Please help me by passing this message to many more, and have them pass it on as a soothing wave of God's love for us all. I ask this of you. Pass this around the world and let us defeat those who seek to disturb life. God bless

Norma

Message From Dominic Brown

Hello

even though I am an atheist I was deeply disturbed and disgusted to see that the dominion post and Christchurch press has decided to publish the cartoons it is extremely wrong to mock any religion or any persons beliefs it is also racist and culturally insensitive as well and I am totally disgusted best that they stop publishing the cartoons all over the world good luck

Dominic Brown

Message From Bob Howard

In spite of the fact I am not religious at all I tend to agree with the remarks of Javed Khan. I can't see the point in gratuitously insulting Muslims for no good reason. Freedom of the press yes when it applies to serious news and comment but freedom to insult someone's culture or religion is not necessary. It must be galling for businessmen, governments and government representatives to find their serious work of making contacts and building bridges between peoples undermined for no good reason.

Bob Howard

Message From Kate Roy

Dear Sir/Madam,

As a Kiwi studying overseas it was with great distress that I learnt this morning of the Dominion Post's decision to publish at least one of the Danish cartoons which have caused such great offence around the world. I agree with Kofi Annan's statement (also echoed by Jack Straw over here) that press freedom should not be an excuse for insulting religions. I fully support the fax that FIANZ sent to the Dominion and would like to offer my support to any future endeavours against the exposure of these cartoons in New Zealand. I feel like Saturday is a dark day for New Zealand indeed.

Yours Sincerely,

Kate Roy

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