Insulting religions from the perspective of international law: a descriptive and analytical study
In view of the recent unfortunate events that distort the image of religions, especially Islam, and the burning of the Holy Quran, there is a need to undertake this research to clarify the role of relevant international bodies in combating religious hate speech and then include the requirement...
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Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2024
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24015/1/IJIT_25_6.pdf http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24015/ http://www.ukm.my/ijit/ |
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| Summary: | In view of the recent unfortunate events that distort the image of religions, especially
Islam, and the burning of the Holy Quran, there is a need to undertake this research to
clarify the role of relevant international bodies in combating religious hate speech and
then include the requirements for working to strengthen the principle of respect for
religions as a civilized behavior that contributes to sustainable development and helps
achieve global security and stability, as well as establishing the values of tolerance,
harmonious religious coexistence, and moderation away from extremism and violence.
Based on the previous requirements, this research aims to influence the thinking of
policymakers and direct them towards ensuring compliance with international
conventions that call for respect for religions, plans to prevent religious extremism, and
prosecution of extremists. The research recommends the establishment of an
international oversight body specialized in media and education, whose mission will be
to follow up on everything published in media channels and education curricula and call
on them to include content that promotes acceptance of others and harmonious
religious coexistence, ensuring that it is free of any messages calling for religious hatred.
This research also recommends taking punitive measures against anyone who dares to
insult others religiously because these violations have negative consequences that
create conflicts and destabilize peace and security. At the procedural level, the research
recommends working to conclude a binding international agreement that stipulates
immediate punishment for anyone who insults a religion, and each country will be
responsible for implementing it on its territory. The existence, adoption, and
implementation of this Convention would significantly reduce the possibility of
extremists insulting religions. |
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