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Palestinian John Aziz on Salwan Momika and Burning the Quran

Are we going to defend liberty, openness, and democracy, or are we going to allow radical theocrats and their ideological allies to try to crush our hard-won freedoms? In this piece, John Aziz explores the controversy surrounding Quran burning as a form of protest against religious ideologies, focusing on the case of Salwan Momika—an atheist Iraqi asylum seeker in Sweden whose public burnings of the Quran led to both legal prosecution and, ultimately, his murder. Aziz argues that the right to free speech, including the freedom to criticise and reject religious beliefs, is essential to a prosperous and open society. He contends that such freedoms must be protected not only from legal constraints but also from violent retaliation. The piece calls for a robust defence of liberal democracy in the face of ideological extremism and warns against using public order as a pretext to penalise dissent. 00:00- The Importance of Freedom of Speech and Religion 00:28 - Salwan Momika’s Trial and Its Implications 00:41 - Events Leading to and Following Momika’s Death 01:08 - Quranic Teachings and Historical Punishments 01:23 - Balancing Punishments with Liberal Ideals 01:38 - Societal Benefits of Free Speech 02:32 - The Role of Freedom in Migration Trends 02:46 - Understanding Salwan Momika’s Background 03:12 - The Impact of ISIS and Radical Ideologies 03:41 - Comparing Symbolic Acts and Physical Violence 04:21 - The Role of Nonviolent Protest 04:35 - Freedom and Violence in the European Context 05:04 - Secularism Versus Theocratic Ideals 05:47 - The Ripple Effect: Copycat Incidents 06:15 - Legal Reactions and Judicial Responses 06:55 - Prosecution of Quran Burners and Legal Implications 07:34 - Reflecting on the Efficacy of Symbolic Acts 08:01 - Broader Implications for Liberty and Society 08:16 - Conclusion and Final Remarks ---- Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values. Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology. Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern orthodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship. --- Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream. Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: https://quillette.com/#/portal/signup Or donate send us a one-off tip: https://quillette.com/#/portal/support We made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: https://ghost.org/?via=claire91