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Canadian Hindu group screening anti-Islam film to make a point about tolerance
National Post ^ | September 13, 2012 | Adrian Humphreys

Posted on 09/13/2012 11:53:25 PM PDT by Squawk 8888

Saying it is a necessary part of furthering religious tolerance in Canada, a Canadian Hindu organization is organizing a public screening of the film that enflamed deadly protests and growing anger abroad over its mockery of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad.

“It promotes tolerance of different ideas and different viewpoints within Canada,” said Ron Banerjee, director of the Canadian Hindu Advocacy, said Thursday. “It shows the value of tolerance to Muslims and the Islamic community and teaches them, in Canada, we do have tolerance and diversity and they are simply going to have to tolerate diverse viewpoints and opinions without rioting and without going berserk.”

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To: JudyinCanada

“Ezra Levant’s show last night (Gerry Agar filling in)”

Does it get any better than that ??!!

:)


21 posted on 09/14/2012 4:54:33 PM PDT by Dartman
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To: Dartman

Sorry for the double post.


22 posted on 09/14/2012 4:56:17 PM PDT by Dartman
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To: Dartman

Sun News is not terribly polished, but they leave Fox in the dust when it comes to boldness. I still can’t believe the way they wouldn’t let up on the CBC and their link to the porn. Very gutsy. And that Menzoid! What a funny, brilliant bundle of information!


23 posted on 09/14/2012 6:48:41 PM PDT by JudyinCanada
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