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AKC Podcast

S09 E04: Free Speech Against a Faith—When the Faith is Not Ours

Oct 30, 2023
The podcast discusses freedom of speech and religion, addressing court cases and controversial cartoons. It analyzes the balance between religious faith and freedom of expression, questioning the principles of liberal democracy in relation to Muslims. The chapter explores justifications for free speech, its limitations, and its impact on minority groups. It also emphasizes the delicate balance between freedom of religion and freedom of speech in a court case.
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  • Balance free speech with moral restraint to avoid offending religious believers.
  • Consider the impact of offensive cartoons on marginalized minorities in the context of free speech.

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The Importance of Moral Restraint in Free Speech

The podcast explores the concept of balancing free speech and criticism of religious faith. It highlights the need for moral restraint when expressing opinions that may offend religious believers. The Otto Preminger case from the European Court of Human Rights is discussed, where it was deemed necessary to protect the religious feelings of Roman Catholics and ensure religious peace. The podcast raises the question of how much violent and abusive attack on a faith should be restrained, and emphasizes that the person exercising free speech should limit the offense they may cause to others. The importance of tolerance in both allowing free speech and being mindful of the harm it may cause is emphasized.

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