🚨 MUSLIM ACTIVISTS ATTEMPT TO CANCEL NATIONAL TREASURE.
The group “Deenified” has tried to cancel comedian
@JohnCleese over his so-called “Islamophobia”.
Deenified posted a video on social media accusing the Fawlty Towers star of being a “hate preacher” and of using his platform to “attack Islam”. It also called for his comedy show in Birmingham — part of a national tour — to be cancelled.
The Islamic website 5Pillars joined in, suggesting that demands for Cleese’s shows to be cancelled could be replicated in other parts of the country with “substantial Muslim communities”.
Fortunately, John’s show in Birmingham went ahead without disruption.
The Free Speech Union stands squarely with John Cleese and his right to free speech. Parliament voted to abolish blasphemy laws 18 years ago, but the Government’s official definition of “anti-Muslim hostility” is reintroducing one for Islam alone through the back door.
This move has further emboldened those who wish to silence legitimate criticism of Islam, its history and its practices.
It is not a crime to criticise, debate or mock any religion in Britain. We must not let an Islamic blasphemy law take root.
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