Sikh Theatre storming - not good

[alexkp]

This can't be good. Although most were peaceful I don't think they have the right to demand censorship over the Arts.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/4107437.stm

[Eric Mc]

Don't worry, this type of thing won't be possible in the future. This play would have been banned under the proposed government legislation which prohibits performances which might possibly, maybe, perhaps, be likely to, possibly upset someone's religious sensibilities - possibly.

Isn't it nice to know that our government are looking after us so well.

[motco]

Will plays about adultery be banned? Probably, but only if they feature a sef-righteous cabinet minister.

[Eric Mc]

I would hazard a guess that the word "banned" has cropped up the most number of times, in more new legislation, introduced or expected to be introduced, by this government than at any other time in British history - with the exception of possibly Oliver Cromwell's reign.

[apache]

Last year it was reported that the Blair posse had introduced over 700 new laws, most of em pointless or unenforcable probably

[mechsympathy]

The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham, the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, said: "Such a deliberate, even if fictional, violation of the sacred place of the Sikh religion demeans the sacred places of every religion."

[deepbreath][countsto10]

If it's fiction then nobody has violated anything.

[continuescounting]

[einion yrth]

The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols said:

"Such a deliberate, even if fictional, violation of the sacred place of the Sikh religion demeans the sacred places of every religion."

einion yrth said:

Here's 10p; go phone someone who could give a stuff.

[cotty]

mechsympathy said:

[deepbreath][countsto10] If it's fiction then nobody has violated anything. [continuescounting]

are you talking about the play or religion

[mechsympathy]

The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols said:

We object to this work of fiction because it insults our work of...oh er...It's blasphemous because we say it is.

[DustyC]

Eric Mc said:

Don't worry, this type of thing won't be possible in the future. This play would have been banned under the proposed government legislation which prohibits performances which might possibly, maybe, perhaps, be likely to, possibly upset someone's religious sensibilities - possibly. Isn't it nice to know that our government are looking after us so well.

Yep, won't be long till the world is just like it is in "Demolition Man".

Taco Bell anyone?!

[The Wiz]

The concept of banning anything on religious grounds is fundamentally wrong. This is (supposedly though I do have my doubts) a free country and everyone has the right to question and challenge all views whether political or religious. We should accept and respect other people's beliefs but we should not be forced to change our lives so that they can dictate how we should think.

It's not like people are forced to go and watch this play. If you don't like the content then stay away. Whatever happened to freedom of speech in this country?

Considering that the play was actually written by a Sikh and the producers at every step have tried to keep everybody in the loop I don't see why there's such a problem. People are too sensitive over what is "just a play". If the play is banned then it's nothing more than another notch in the belt of those who don't like the concept freedom of speech.

[sadako]

Reminds me of another incident.

...He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy...

Same crap, different wrapper.

[Eric Mc]

The theatre has decided to pull the play "on safety grounds".

A bad day for freedom of speech and expression in this country.

[DustyC]

Lets protest until the play is back on!

[The Wiz]

Wouldn't make any difference ... you'd simply be accused of racism.

[DustyC]

Ok then, lets protest that banning should be banned.

[Marki]

DustyC said:

Lets protest until the play is back on!

Thats the Spirit DustyC

[Pickled Piper]

Joking apart it is very sad indeed. The whole intent of the play was to demonstrate that the laudible and basic tenets of Sikhism such as sex equality, charity and protection of the oppressed amongst others have been forgotten and disregarded in place of "Public Honour".

Why exactly are some members of the Sikh community protesting? Because they feel the play publically insults them and their place of worship. However, I'm sure the irony is lost on the lynch mob waiting outside the theatre.

pp

[lunarscope]

Fking religious loonies worried about upsetting their invisible friend.

[Dakkon]

lunarscope said:

Fking religious loonies worried about upsetting their invisible friend.

Well said, could not have put it better myself, people need to grow up and stop being so insecure.