>>Has anyone heard of this controversy? In Islam, it is forbidden to create a depiction of Muhammad because it may lead to idol worship.
>>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jyllands-Posten_Muhammad_cartoons

That's why their mosques are covered in intricate geometric patterns. I believe there are hardly any old images of anyone.

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>>Why would they be offended if non-Muslims depicted Muhammad? In Judaism, the word God is written because it is considered disrespectful, but (as far as I can tell) they don't object to other people from writing the word God. BTW, you will see Jewish texts use G-d.

Again, I refer to the "Life of Brian" stoning scene.

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>The same reason they raised such h--l over the alleged Koran flushing at Guantanamo. (I have a copy of the Koran, it's huge - no way it would fit into a commode!)

You mean you wouldn't use the pages first? ONLY JOKING - ONLY JOKING

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>I have multiple theories:
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>a) The Islamic world suffers from a mass inferiority complex, and the mullahs interpret everything as being a slight against the religion;
>b) The Islamic world suffers from mass paranoia, and the mullahs interpret everything as an attack against the religion;
>c) Rioting is a spectator sport in Muslim population centers;
>d) Unemployment is rampant in the Muslim world, and rioting gives them a way to pass the time;
>e) Islam is fundamentally intolerant of other religions and views outside those proclaimed acceptable by the mullahs.

Don't need to pick from these - all of the above.
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>Personally my patience for these shenanigans is pretty thin. Probably a good thing I'm just a geek.