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12. Listener Questions: Could there ever be a Muslim Book of Mormon? Is it correct to refer to the West Bank and Gaza as 'The Occupied Territories'? Is Dawkins' criticism of London's Ramadan lights Islamophobic?

A Muslim & A Jew Go There

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Exploring Comedy, Religion, and Controversy

The chapter delves into the boundaries of humor and satire when it comes to creating a comedic musical based on Islam, similar to the Book of Mormon. The hosts share their experiences in writing comedy about Judaism and Islam while being cautious of avoiding blasphemy. The discussion also touches on the sensitivities around religious content in comedy, freedom of expression, and a critical analysis of comments made by Richard Dawkins regarding Islam.

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