Previous entry: One in four Germans see positive side of Nazis, poll finds
Next entry: Rowling’s Christian critics miss the mark
Related
Advertisements *
Advertise Here *
Elsewhere
Subscribe: RSS
 |
RNB's RSS feed What is this? |
Subscribe: Email
 |
 Subscribe by Email What is this? |
Most Popular
- Attorney stymied by anti-polygamy activist’s TV demand
- Man killed at Hollywood Scientology center had made prior threats, police say
- Hate incidents in U.S. surge
- Five leaders of Muslim charity convicted in terrorism financing trial
- Swordsman Had Threatened Scientology Before
- Netherlands will extend burqa ban to universities
- California county OKs limits on picketing in response to anti-Scientology protests
- AUM Shinrikyo bankruptcy procedures to end, victims get 40% of compensation
- Mercy Ministries exorcism books leaked
- RNB Roundup: Atheism ads get tax support; Holland bans Magic Mushrooms; Fritzl turns to Buddhism; More…
Dutch politician calls for ban on imams inciting hatred
More articles on this topic: IslamTHE HAGUE – Judges should be given more scope to prohibit, as an additional penalty, radical imams from exercising their profession. Under the current law this is now only possible when imams disseminate inflammatory documents or incite hatred.
The government also wants to prohibit individuals from exercising their profession in the case of provocation, offending a group of people on the basis of their race, religion or sexual tendency and incitement to hatred, discrimination or violence. The government will send a proposal to the Council of State for advice.
Minister Guusje ter Horst (home affairs) wrote this in a letter to parliament on Thursday. In the letter she sets out activities to reduce the influence of the growing number of non-violent radical Muslims. These are followers of Salafism, an ultra orthodox ideology that is anti-western and anti-democratic.
According to the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD), there are between fifteen and twenty Salafist preachers who are preaching in mosques and youth centres. It is not possible to forbid them to preach as the Netherlands recognises the freedom of religion and the separation between church and state. If a preacher is convicted of a criminal offence the judge can impose a prohibition on executing his professional duties as an additional punishment.
Mayors and town councillors should also play a role in tackling radical preachers. They should engage in face-to-face talks, confront them with the problems and be very firm, according to Ter Horst. The AIVD will offer mayors specific information if need be.
Ter Horst also strongly believes in “de-radicalisation” aimed at detaching an individual from the influence of a radical group. This is possible through probing talks, assistance in finding another house or job.
There also many other initiatives to combat polarisation and radicalisation. 2008 will be the year of intercultural dialogue, whereby debates will be organised between Christians, Jews and Muslims in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Role models for Muslims, such as soccer players and rappers will engage in discussions on the position of women, homosexuality and democracy.
What You Can Do From Here
|
Read More Articles On These Topics
Share, Blog, or Email This Article
Subscribe
Read Another Article
Previous entry: One in four Germans see positive side of Nazis, poll finds Next entry: Rowling’s Christian critics miss the mark
RNB Homepage with latest headlinesFind Related Information
Find Related Books
|
Share This Article
To share this page simply copy and paste one of these URL's:
