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Document A/777
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A taste of world history behind the adoption of “the conscience of mankind”, the Universal declaration of Human Rights, by American writer and journalist Norman Corwin.
Language: English
Genre: Drama
1950
A radio drama about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, still relevant today.
As we face potential oppression it's important to remember why we should not censor ourselves in the depiction of Muhammed or any other matter, nor give up civil rights in the light of potential security. We've come too far for that.
For the non-Christians among us, the greatly diminished power of Christianity in the West fails to sting, although in small instances it can still smart. That diminished power is reflected in the supremacy of civil authority and the concomitant diminution of the power of religious institutions to control public policy.
I certainly agree with you on self-censorship, however.
Does anybody have any input on the diminishing power of Islam in any country that is basically "Islamic"?
Originally posted by Jaybro:
Does anybody have any input on the diminishing power of Islam in any country that is basically "Islamic"?
It all seems to be good old-fashioned Newtonian action and reaction driven by globalisation. Reactionaries in position of power rapidly lose popularity, while reactionaries in opposition to power gain attention.
Originally posted by Frenzie:
In Jordan, Iraq, and the like women increasingly wear "modern" clothing (like jeans).
There's plenty of saucy lingerie on sale in malls in Saudi too.....
Originally posted by Frenzie:
In Jordan, Iraq, and the like women increasingly wear "modern" clothing (like jeans).
Afghanistan before the soviet invasion was well on its way in that direction.
Turkey is officially laicist.
I'm sure there are other examples.
FNORD14. Wipe thine ass with what is written and grin like a ninny at what is Spoken. Take thine refuge with thine wine in the Nothing behind Everything, as you hurry along the Path.
THE PURPLE SAGE, HBT; The Book of Predictions, Chap. 19
Originally posted by Macallan:
Afghanistan before the soviet invasion was well on its way in that direction.
As an aside, I have an impression of Afghanistan as not even moving in the direction of the present century. I watched the following documentary yesterday and was repulsed.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/dancingboys/view/
Obviously, one can't judge a whole country by one horrendous instance of injustice, but this one is truly disgusting.
Originally posted by Jaybro:
Originally posted by Macallan:
Afghanistan before the soviet invasion was well on its way in that direction.
As an aside, I have an impression of Afghanistan as not even moving in the direction of the present century.
Yeah, now they're heading for the bronze age.
FNORD14. Wipe thine ass with what is written and grin like a ninny at what is Spoken. Take thine refuge with thine wine in the Nothing behind Everything, as you hurry along the Path.
THE PURPLE SAGE, HBT; The Book of Predictions, Chap. 19
Originally posted by OnetimePoster:
Maybe more a crucible of great powers.Afghanistan is not a country.
It never was.
Originally posted by Foreign Affairs:
China's hunger for natural resources also means that Beijing will take substantial risks to secure them. It is mining for copper south of Kabul, in war-torn Afghanistan, and has its eye on the region's iron, gold, uranium, and precious gems (the region has some of the world's last untapped deposits). Beijing hopes to build roads and energy pipelines through Afghanistan and Pakistan as well, linking up its budding Central Asian dominion to ports on the Indian Ocean. China's strategic geography would be enhanced if the United States stabilized Afghanistan.
Originally posted by Fars News Agency:
Earlier in September, a senior Iranian lawmaker underlined the importance of an international rail line which is due to link Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and China in the near future, saying that it would revive the ancient Silk Road.
Speaking at a dinner banquet in Shanghai, Asadollah Badamchian said, "Iran-Afghanistan-Tajikistan-China railway is due to be inaugurated soon in future. In fact, it would be a rail Silk Road."
Earlier reports said that Beijing plans to build a new railway which links China to the Mediterranean Sea through Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran.
However there is an escape route where many of us are gathering to avoid Armagedon:
see The DnD Sanctuary for gaming, for discussions on Browsers or anything in particular, and just Lounging about.
Originally posted by Jaybro:
Does anybody have any input on the diminishing power of Islam in any country that is basically "Islamic"?
From experience I would say Dubai and Jakarta predominately Muslim but the business of sin and night clubs also flourish...
now venture outside of these districts is questionable. Then there is Kuwait.... "BORING."
I am ungrateful to those teachers.
Kahlil Gibran
"The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-distrust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciple."
Amos Bronson Alcott