“UNGA adopts Pak-sponsored resolution calling for respecting sacred religious symbols,” APP, December 3, 2020:
UNITED NATIONS: Despite vehement opposition from the European Union and other western nations as well as India, the UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a Pakistan-Philippines sponsored resolution on promoting inter-religious and intercultural dialogue that underscored the need for respecting sacred religious symbols.
The resolution received a majority of 90 votes, none against, with 52 abstentions.
This year, the sponsors amended the resolution to reflect new trends, such as the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the rise in religious intolerance, xenophobia, hate speech and the upsurge in denigration of religious symbols.
Facing strong opposition from the powerful western bloc mainly based on freedom of expression, the Pakistan Mission worked hard to rally the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and other developing countries to garner support for inclusion of new elements in the resolution….
Introducing the draft, Pakistan’s Ambassador Munir Akram referred to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s repeated calls to the international community and the United Nations to counter Islamophobia and promote respect for religious sensitivities.
In his address to the 75th session of the General Assembly, the prime minister had highlighted the incidents of Islamophobia and other provocations. He also called on the United Nations to declare an “International Day to Combat Islamophobia”.
Ambassador Akram also emphasised on the deliberate “vilification and negative stereotyping of adherents of one of the largest religions in the world – Islam – only perpetuates dangerous self-fulfilling prophecies such as the ‘clash of civilisations’, and must be addressed on an urgent basis”….
After some intensive lobbying, the resolution acknowledges — for the first time — the significance and respect for religious symbols.
In this regard, it also stressed that the exercise of the right to freedom of expression carries with it special duties and responsibilities, and must therefore be subjected to legitimate restrictions.
The resolution further appreciates the recent “Call for Mutual Respect” issued by the High Representative of the UN Alliance of Civilizations which stresses that insulting religions and sacred religious symbols provokes hatred and violent extremism leading to polarisation and fragmentation of society.
While reaffirming that violence can and should never be justifiable or acceptable response to acts of intolerance, the resolution underscores “that such violence should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilisation or ethnic group.”…
The adoption of Wednesday’s resolution by the General Assembly is part of the concerted efforts led by Prime Minister Imran Khan, calling for universal prohibition on willful provocation and incitement to violence, according to the diplomatic sources.
It is also part of Pakistan’s diplomatic campaign to raise awareness about rising Islamophobia, anti-Muslim hatred, as well as defamation of sacred religious personalities and symbols.
Under other terms of the resolution, the assembly reaffirmed the solemn commitment of all states to fulfil their obligations to promote universal respect for and protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms, in accordance with the United Nations Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The resolution condemned any advocacy of religious hatred that constitutes incitement to violence or discrimination; and underlines the importance of inter-relgious [sic] and intercultural dialogue as a valuable tool for promoting social cohesion, and peace and development in the world.
The assembly encouraged member states to consider, as and where appropriate, initiatives that identify areas for practical action in all sectors and levels of society for the promotion of inter-religious and intercultural dialogue, tolerance, understanding and cooperation.….
Stanton Lore says
how did the USA vote?
Infidel says
Probably abstained, since no country voted against it!
Merri-joy says
If all the non-Muslim countries in the world had voted got together & voted as a block they would have defeated the wicked resolution! Shame on Western nations!
Clifford Fodor says
I agree. All of NATO should be resolute against Islam and for Christianity and Israel. Turkey should be expelled from NATO. None of this will happen because we want cheap Arab oil and we want their business.
toomanyhobbies says
yet one more reason to dump the Useless Nations
JW_Reader says
USA and EU should form a non-Muslim or Pro Democracy Block at the UN to counter the growing influence of OIC.
gravenimage says
I wish.
Wellington says
You have this garbage from the despicable UN v. the First Amendment of the American Constitution.
Yes, the contrast is this stark.
Infidel says
It’s a disgrace that no country voted against it! India made a statement protesting the exclusion of their religions – Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism – from the list, but neither India, nor US, nor anyone else voted against this resolution
Does anyone in their right mind think that this resolution will be used against blasphemy of either Christianity or Judaism, which are the only 2 religions aside from Islam covered under this?
Also, there are only 50 Muslim countries, so what were the other 40 countries doing voting for this?
Merri-joy says
Who were those 40 Countries – shamo on them!
Also Islam is not a Culture?
Michael Copeland says
“respect for religious symbols”?
One of the teachings of Islam is no respect for other religions’ symbols, hence the destruction of crosses and bells from church roofs, the vandalising of Catholic statues, the knocking over of headstones of non-muslim graves, the breaking of windows of synagogues, and setting such places on fire.
gravenimage says
Yes–Islam is intrinsically destructive of all other faiths.
Infidel says
One basic thing about blasphemy: it can only be done by the follower of a religion. Like if a Christian decides to question or deny the divinity of Christ, that’s blasphemy. But if a Jew denies that Christ is messiah, that’s not. Point being that it can only be applied to one’s own adherents. Otherwise every Christian would be guilty of blaspheming Ahura Mazda, every Jew would be guilty of blaspheming Shiva, every Hindu would be guilty b’cos we don’t obey the first commandment, and so on.
This resolution, and islam in general, turns things on its head by accusing others of blaspheming islam. Non-muslims by definition cannot blaspheme islam – a religion they don’t belong to. If one were to apply islam’s definition of blasphemy to muslims themselves, every muslim is guilty of blasphemy for not accepting the divinity of Christ, for perverting the story of Abraham, for not accepting Vishnu as their god, and so on.
It’s a disgrace that no country voted against this resolution – even hardcore enemies of Pakistan such as India. And Philippines – Duterte belongs in front of a firing squad!
gravenimage says
Important points, Infidel.
As for the Philippines, Duterte has been palling around with Jihadis.
Tony Naim says
Why not play their game. Introduce a counter resolution to abolish Dhimmitude from Islamic Sharia. Dhimmitude is apartheid, plain and simple
Merri-joy says
+1
Robin Searle says
The UN has become an unashamed promoter and protector of Islam…… Making enemies of Christians!
gravenimage says
Not just Christians but *all* non-Muslims.
Jjyell says
They say they want to promote ‘intercultural dialogue’ then they try to put a block on what people are allowed to say if it doesn’t suit them! hat sounds more like an ‘intercultural monologue.
Keith O says
“Respect for religious symbols”?
Does this mean the suicide vest and the AK-47 now need to be “respected”?
Boycott Turkey says
The UN is evil and it should be abolished imran Khan can go to hell as far as I’m concerned his prophet was a pedo imran Khant stop us exposing Islam. I bet most countries who voted in favour where Muslim countries but shame on the non Muslim countries that allowed this dispite the social media censorship and stupid worthless UN resolutions the truth is still coming out about Islam the fact that Muslim leaders are tiring day in and out to stop people exposing Islam means they are scared we mustn’t give up the fight until there’s justice for persecuted Christians Hindus and non Muslims around the world lots of evil forces won’t stop us
Shaman says
Boycott Turkey, what makes me sad is that none country voted against it. This world is governed by the evil, the dark evil of Islam and by the sickness of it. Every single country and nation in this cursed earth from USA to China kowtows to Islam. We just recently saw the eradication of Armenians from their homelands for two millenniums, Artsakh. And the world was silent. Islam poses a great danger to all non-Muslims. Why the USA and China two strong kafir countries were silent about Islamic Jihad against Armenians? Tomorrow they will be the target.
The Istanbulian says
Funny thing is that most people violating this will be muslims
Infidel says
Doesn’t matter: this doesn’t belong in international law. If they wish, individual countries can have such laws, but by no means should countries that don’t believe in blasphemy crimes be forced to follow such laws
somehistory says
“respect for and protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms,”
They say this…even writing it down…but it means less than nothing.
There cannot be “respect and protection of ***all human rights and fundamental freedoms***” when they are calling for people to be forced to “respect” the unrespectable, islam and its despicable mass-murdering, raper of children, lying son of satan the devil, sack of slug slime, false prophet.
One has lost the “fundamental freedom” of speech if one cannot tell the Truth about islam. One has lost the “fundamental freedom” of religion if one is forced to show respect for islam, its fake ‘prophet’ and its false ‘god.’ If one is forced, one is not free to choose how to live, whether or not to **believe** and in whom or Whom. It isn’t “freedom of religion” or even “freedom of thought” to insist that one show respect for the “prophet” or “books” of religions with which they profoundly disagree.
And, since it is moslims and moslim nations…the oic included…who are pushing for this, it should be firmly noted in the “resolution” that moslims exclude islam’s adherents from having to abide by the resolution.
moslims are disrespecters of all religions except islam, call down evil on Jews and Christians and say others are all liars and “infidels.” In fact, moslims do more to show disrespect of others than do any other group.
It’s no wonder “negative stereotyping” regarding moslims is a daily thing with people who know what islam is all about. It’s a “stereotyping” because it is True. moslims follow and worship satan the devil and his fake ‘prophet’ who was really a sack of slug slime, mass-murderer, raper of children, lying son of satan who pretended and claimed to be a ‘prophet’ but was a nobody.
How can any honest person “abstain” when such is being foisted onto mankind? Why not have the integrity to stand up for what is Right instead of keeping silent when so much is being said that is Wrong?
This resolution won’t put an end to people being slaughtered for islam, nor will it put an end to moslims calling Jews ‘apes and pigs,’ nor breaking crosses, destroying churches, raping women who are wearing normal clothing, raping children and calling it “marriage,’ nor will it end riots and the constant whining because not everyone wishes to worship satan, via islam.
And if people do “fear” islam, it won’t stop that fear…and moslims don’t really want people to stop being afraid. They use terrorism to “strike fear.” They just want the Truth to stop being told.
Merri-joy says
Simple solution – all 128 non-Muslim Free Democratic Sovereign Nations should immediately withdraw their UN Membership & stop all payments OR ALL 103 Countries that did not vote or abstain should demand the REPEAL of the resolution and demand International Days of Hinduaphobia, Buddhismaphobia, Sikkhaphobia, Jewaphobia, Christianaphobia & Kafiraphobia to counter all Phobia’s!
gravenimage says
UN General Assembly adopts Pakistan’s anti-blasphemy resolution in the name of ‘intercultural dialogue’
……………….
This will *shut down* any dialogue, not enable it.
Then, that despite “vehement opposition” from the West that not a single nation voted against it–nto even the United States–is utterly shameful.
Rocky Mountain Beer Man says
Kick the UN out of America and turn the building into a convention center; problemo solved.
Del says
Where is all this violence against Muslims happening? All we hear is the continuing murders by Muslims all over the world.
OTTER says
The world seems to have forgotten the law of cause-and-effect.
First came the killings and rapes by Muslims and then the so-called ‘Islamophobia’ followed.
If there there is Islamophobia they are responsible for it by their actions.
They should stop their savagery if they don’t want to be regarded as savages.
gravenimage says
Exactly–just a couple of decades ago most Infidels didn’t think much about Islam one way or another.
OLD GUY says
Bending over to islam, well we no where that will get you. Intercultural dialogue what ever that means is just like diversity a pipe dream. These big shot political and community organizers love to throw around these fancy terms to show how smart they are. Problem is they only know what they read in a book. Islam will never become a part of western society, its goal is to destroy it and dominate the world. Islam’s dialogue is not hard to find or understand they spew hate, violence and murder of non-islamic people all the time and everywhere, where’s the resolution against their hate and savagery?
patriot eagle says
PM Khan of Pakistan has been doggedly working this issue for years. This shows what one man can do if he stays focused and has Quran as his constitution. We need to take the same approach, staying doggedly focused on standing for our freedoms.
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2273918/oic-adopts-pakistans-resolution-against-islamophobia
All but two African nations signed with this UN/OIC Pak-Phil resolution.
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/international/patrick-goodenough/un-pakistan-leads-new-effort-against-islamophobia-time-52
Perhaps 24 or so non-dominant Muslim African nations signed this UN resolution. Note that some non-dominant Muslim African nations are members of the OIC, by waiver of the dominant-Muslim requirement.
https://www.bizpacreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/islam-in-africa.jpg
The other 10 nations that signed are probably in Asia or the Balkans. Nations that are in fear of Islam or trade with them, trying to mitigate blowback if they were to take a stand and not sign.
This a good example of how hypocrisy gets codified. Did anyone at the UN bring 1000s of photos of destroyed churches, broken crosses and statues, and massacres of unarmed non-Muslim or not-Muslim-enough villagers?
Why would law-biding citizens respect the mafia, just because the mafia demanded to be respected?
I hope the West can debunk the made-up word “Islamopobia”. It needs to be hammered and shattered.
I least we can take possession (by the horns) and redefine “Islamophobe” as one who has read the Quran and become justifiably frightened and suspicious of carriers of this vice of a civilization.
Historian says
Vehement opposition? No country voted against this absurd resolution! Shameful!