Fear of offending Islam spurs hot debate in Europe - Washington Post

by Populux | September 28, 2006 at 02:51 am
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LONDON (Reuters) - Four canceled performances of a Mozart opera have reignited an anxious and heated debate in Europe over free speech, self-censorship and Islam. By canning its production of "Idomeneo," fearful of security threats because of a scene that might offend Muslims, Berlin's Deutsche Oper provoked front-page headlines across the continent and found itself fending off charges of cowardice. Photos Eye on Entertainment A look at the famous faces making headlines in movies, music and more ...
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