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Oxford University Press Bans Mention of Pigs, Pork in Books "So as not to Offend Muslims"
Pundit Press ^ | 1/14/15 | Aurelius

Posted on 01/14/2015 8:30:20 AM PST by rightistight

In the wake of the shootings in Paris that left over a dozen people dead, Oxford University Press (OUP) has issued “guidance,” telling publishers to avoid “offensive” references to pork or pigs.

During a BBC discussion, these guidelines were revealed by news presenter Jim Naughtie. “I’ve got a letter here,” he said, “which was sent out by Oxford University Press to an author doing something for young people.

“Among the things prohibited in the text that was commissioned by OUP was the following; ‘Pigs, plus anything else which could be perceived as pork.'” Eating pork is strictly forbidden in Islam and, in certain sects, it is forbidden to touch pork.

“Now,” Naughtie added, “if a respectable publisher tied to an academic institution is saying you’ve got to write a book in which you cannot mention pigs because some people might be offended, it’s just ludicrous. It is just a joke.”

(Excerpt) Read more at thepunditpress.com ...


TOPICS: Politics
KEYWORDS: firstamendment; jimnaughtie; muslims; oup; oxforduniversity; unitedkingdom
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To: Steve_Seattle
Hah, I had to see who he was in Animal House--he's the "Thank you, sir, may I have another?" boy!
21 posted on 01/14/2015 9:04:03 AM PST by W. (Bureaucracy kills enterprise, and communism doesen't work. Any OTHER bright ideas, 0bama?)
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To: rightistight

Pork eaters everywhere offended, thankfully.


22 posted on 01/14/2015 9:04:37 AM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: rightistight

We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.

Plato
F Islam&FUBO and all the wh—s you rode in on!

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23 posted on 01/14/2015 9:16:04 AM PST by GOYAKLA (Leftist women are such a damned embarrassment...)
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To: rightistight
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24 posted on 01/14/2015 9:30:52 AM PST by HotHunt
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To: HotHunt
B T T T ! ! ! ©
PREFECT !©

25 posted on 01/14/2015 9:35:54 AM PST by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: rightistight

Just too ridiculous


26 posted on 01/14/2015 9:45:45 AM PST by GeronL
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To: rightistight

Black Jack where are you?


27 posted on 01/14/2015 9:55:29 AM PST by AmericanVictory (Should we be more like them or they more like we used to be?)
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To: rightistight

There are a lot of books that feature pigs.

28 posted on 01/14/2015 9:58:08 AM PST by Pollster1 ("Shall not be infringed" is unambiguous.)
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To: Michael.SF.

If they’d eat bacon, the world would be a happier place.


29 posted on 01/14/2015 10:23:22 AM PST by bgill (CDC site, "we still do not know exactly how people are infected with Ebola")
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