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HOZ · 09-28-2006, 07:15 AM

Fear of offending Islam spurs hot debate in Europe

Four canceled performances of a Mozart opera have reignited an anxious and heated debate in Europe over free speech, self-censorship and Islam.
By canning its production of "Idomeneo", fearful of security threats because of a scene that might offend Muslims, Berlin's Deutsche Oper provoked front-page headlines across the continent and found itself fending off charges of cowardice.

09-28-2006, 07:15 AM	#1
HOZ Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Oct 2001 Exp:	Mozart Concert Cancellation sparks debate Fear of offending Islam spurs hot debate in Europe Four canceled performances of a Mozart opera have reignited an anxious and heated debate in Europe over free speech, self-censorship and Islam. By canning its production of "Idomeneo", fearful of security threats because of a scene that might offend Muslims, Berlin's Deutsche Oper provoked front-page headlines across the continent and found itself fending off charges of cowardice.