In a lot of threads related to the Charlie Hebdo drawings, some users are arguing that not depicting the prophet Mohammed is an important part of Islam and no one should depict him, even in societies that do not subscribe to Islamic beliefs, out of respect for Muslims.
If you take a look at the map at the top of this page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_ri...y_or_territory
You will see that the majority of countries whose official religion is Islam have extremely harsh legal measures in place for homosexuality (which is also reflected in public perception of homosexuality according to polls), including life imprisonment and the death penalty in some cases.
This attitude towards homosexuality is also part of Islam. Should it be respected and tolerated? Should Muslim immigrants who share these attitudes and bring them to other regions have their views tolerated and respected, even if they act violently on them? For example, if a group of Muslims murdered gay people for showing public affection when this is against their religious beliefs, in the same way that they murdered Charlie Hebdo staff for publishing a cartoon of Mohammed, should that be understood as a natural response to their supposed religious oppression?
Discuss and please remember that Islam exists as an institution. Aka do not attack individual Muslims and save comments of the "Muslims are terrorists!!1" ilk. Let's have a civilized conversation.
