Will They Also Call Sharia Law "Freedom Of Religion"

While I have to agree with the idea that religious symbols should be given freedom of expression regardless of the religion, I wonder if those who are so protective of that right will stand up for Christian and Jewish symbols when those are banned by Muslim majorities?

Just wondering....

Swiss leftists to push to revoke minaret ban

Conservatives marked victory in last week's referendum against construction of minarets, but left-wing intellectuals are formulation new referendum to have ban overturned

Ynet

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12.07.09, 13:20 / Israel News

Left-wing activists in Switzerland are planning a new initiative to overturn the ban on the construction of minarets in the country, the British "Independent" reported on Monday. According to the report, the initiative is meant to restore Muslim's faith in the country's institutions, as well as Switzerland's standing in the world. In a referendum carried out last week, 57% of the country's citizens voted in favor of banning the construction of new minarets. Justice Minister Evelyn Widmer-Schlumpf said following the approval of the initiative, that the ban would be effective immediately, but is not set in stone and could be overturned. Culture War Swiss government 'very concerned' over minaret ban / Associated Press Foreign minister says limitations on coexistence of different cultures, religions 'endangers our security'; stresses ban only on new minarets, not on new mosques Full Story A group of 20 Swiss intellectuals called Club Helvetique has formulated an action plan to tackle the ban. "A new initiative is the most democratic way of achieving this," attorney Joerg Mueller of Club Helvetique said. Switzerland's conservative SVP party which led the campaign for the ban said in response: "The Club Helvetique is an association of bad losers." The results of the referendum enraged many in the country and major protests by leftists in Zurich, Bern and Basel were seen over the weekend. According to the report, those who oppose the ban have already filed two petitions to the federal court claiming it is a violation of freedom of religion.

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