“In what is sure to raise a ruckus, comedian / filmmaker / app developer Emery Emery recorded a phone call with an Apple App Store rep when his ‘iSlam Muhammad’ app was pulled from the App Store after one day,” TUAW reports. “The highly entertaining conversation in its entirety can be heard [below].”
“‘iSlam Muhammad’ apparently depicted images of the prophet Muhammad (forbidden by Islam) and outlined disturbing passages from the Qur’an,” TUAW reports. “It’s surprisingly similar to ‘BibleThumper,’ a Christian-bashing app that remains in the App Store.”
Direct link to video via YouTube here.
TUAW writes, “What’s disappointing is that this points out Apple’s lack of consistency in approval of apps, as well as their inability to provide recourse to developers who have had apps rejected for seemingly weak reasons.”
Read more in the full article here.
MacDailyNews Note: We just checked and, as of 7:06pm EDT, the BibleThumper app (US$1.99) remains active in Apple’s iTunes App Store.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Stephen S.” for the heads up.]
awwwwwwwww….buti’msoGOODatslamminmuhammedcomeandgetmeyoutalbanibeeotches.
guess I’ll have to slam him and Jesus in the privacy of my own home…..I mean cave.
Very sad that we are all afraid to even mention Mohammed for fear we might tick off some nut case terrorists.
Then we have to run around claiming Islam is the “religion of peace” while being afraid of some nut case terrorists.
And we have to pretend that the 92 year old Japanese grandmother at the airport might be a terrorist when we know damn well who we’re looking for.
Just stupid. All of it.
This should be good.
I am drawing Mohammed right now.
He is eating a pork chop and petting a dog.
Pork chops are hard to draw.
Quran teaches that the Jews are cursed by Allah. And that non believers will burn forever in hell fire.
Yet there are MANY Quranic apps available on the app store.
Surely all these should be taken down too?
I am personally happy that this app has been pulled, as a Muslim, but I also think that BibleThumper and other racist or discriminatory apps should also be pulled. Racism and discrimination should have no place in this world.
I have just created my own religion. All bow to Hogistianity. Okay our God may be formed in the shape of a pig but we find it offensive for anyone to partake in the ostracisation of such an animal.
Any hate speech towards our divine deity must be silenced.
A Muslim I’d like to pork….
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/05/20/exclusive-miss-usa-rima-fakih-explains-photos-stripper-pole/
Since when did Islam become a race?
Your religion discriminates against us who think it’s not ok to marry 6 year old girls. Begone with your hate speech.
Appleban the Taliban? Oh God, I mean Mohammed!
Steve and his bigoted and hipacritical minions should be ashamed. Disgraceful!!!!
He can put in the Android store with the porn.
My new found religion of Hogistianity teaches that animals also have rights.
We find it disgusting to slice an animals throat open, leaving it to suffer which is slow and painful. All for the reason that you’re a bit hungry.
I say remove all religious apps.
Doesn’t surprise me. I love Apple’s products, but politically their management is mind-numbingly liberal — The Goracle (pbuh) being the poster boy.
Apple should be consistent in their criteria. Either reject both or accept both.
@K
Just how exactly are these apps “racist and discriminatory”? If Islam et al cannot stand a little humour and parody, then it’s a pretty piss-poor show in my opinion. As Harry Truman once said, if you can’t stand the smell, stay out of the shithouse!
@thelonious
Outstanding take!
Thank God I’m an atheist!
=:~)
Appleban the taliban
Tally me banana
It is not the responsibility of those who are not Islamic to follow the rules of Islam. It is the responsibility of those who are Muslim to get a thicker skin.
Religion other than the mac cult sucks
Fer god’s sake people, it’s not terrorists they are afraid of, it’s the politically correct tossers who have taken over everything! They are worse than any terrorist. At least the terrorists are open about being enemies. The cowardly political correctness fascists hide under the guise of ‘caring’ and ‘peace’.
The invasion of armies is resisted, the invasion of ideas is not.
Dirka Dirka Jihad!
Islam teaches respect for all religions.
Verses are taken out of context from Quran and twisted to make it appear that it teach hatred toward other religion.
Sensible decision by Apple.
Study Islam , not just attack it.
Just another reason Musilms need to be eradicated from this earth!
All religions are based on fairy-tails…
Oh man…this thread is gonna get ugly….speaking of ugly, I saw Mohammed’s momma at the grocery store today…well she was wrapped from head to toe…so I aSSUME that means she’s ugly!??
For me, it’s perfectly understandable why they removed this app. Apple don’t want to see the NY glass cube store flying away in pieces, that’s why.
<<Islam teaches respect for all religions.>>
Why is it then that no Churches are allowed in Saudi Arabia?
I fully believe all religions start with good intentions, but humans being what they are (yep I said “they”) will, as chas said:
“Verses are taken out of context from Quran and twisted to make it appear that it teach hatred toward other religion.”
I respect everyone’s right to religion as long as they can respect my need to be free of religion.
If one man’s doubt, skepticism or disbelief is enough to offend your religious convictions–then my good sir, I say, they must not be based on much-BELIEVE OR, DO NOT BELIEVE
Some of the most respected thinkers and people of high moral fiber throughout history were non-believers.
FREE JOHN LENNON!!!
“<<Islam teaches respect for all religions.>>
Why is it then that no Churches are allowed in Saudi Arabia?”
The political decisions of a given country should not be construed as the same as following any specific religion.
My, my the American bigots come out in force when Islam is mentioned. Respect of other peoples religious and cultural beliefs is a cornerstone of a supposed pluralistic, civilised society which the United States is supposed to be.
Islam is not the only faith which prohibits the depiction of religious figures. Some religions and cultures also prohibit the capturing of images of people living and/or dead. Australian Aborigines don’t allow, for a certain period depending on clan, pictures to be displayed of people who have died. Perhaps you’d like an app which makes fun of their faith too?
It’s called respect.
“when we know damn well who we’re looking for.”
Hells Yeah!!! Everyone knows terrorists are white and fly planes that they love to smash into buildings…
Or are liberal/conservative extremists that KNOW they’re doing the right thing.
I have no wish to offend anyone (maybe), but some basic ideals of the US, and some western nations, are under assault. And people in the press are scared to death, or wrap themselves in the cloak of diversity to pretend that they are no free-speech-cowards:
From University presses that refuse to engage the academic issue, and governments around the world that are frightened, to the same governments who prosecute those who take up the issue of intolerance as practiced by some members of Islam, we are living in a less free world.
This is one reason I am proud to be a civil rights lawyer. I can defend the Arab on the no-fly-list, and the Professor sanctioned by a University for saying that radical Islam threatens Western values. And oh so much more. Is it wrong to love your job amidst the suffering?
“Why is it then that no Churches are allowed in Saudi Arabia?”
Because KFC has Monopoly deal?!
“Racism and discrimination should have no place in this world.”
So remove it from the Koran
I hate to belabor an issue, and risk MDN censorship, but this is one of those few topics in which Mark Steyn’s uncomfortable humor is spot on:
http://www.ocregister.com/opinion/-248862–.html
“A few years back, I thought even fainthearted Western liberals might draw the line at “FGM.” After all, it’s a key pillar of institutional misogyny in Islam: Its entire purpose is to deny women sexual pleasure.
True, many of us hapless Western men find we deny women sexual pleasure without even trying, but we don’t demand genital mutilation to guarantee it. On such slender distinctions does civilization rest.”
I actually do apologize if I offend anyone. I could describe my positions with much more nuance and understanding. I just doubt (a) anyone here really cares, and (b) MDN really cares to post it.
I may have strayed from my more usual tolerance stance, but I do find it philosophically difficult to countenance restrictions on free speech (and yes, I see the contradiction in saying I don’t like some speech and triumph my own, but that is actually the point of free speech on a small scale, the larger scale is vs. Power (whether that be corporate or governmental)).
I think Apple is trying to do the right thing, AND they need to be consistent. If Bible Thumper is as described it should be pulled as well.
Humor has its limits, I would not find it funny to see a Burn the Flag app. You can tell me I need a tougher skin and to lighten up, but I still believe the app would be harmful.
You can’t legislate to stop people who hate or fear but you can cool the flames by not adding to them.
@btaylor
Please attribute your quote correctly! I did not say what you claimed I did – Acid said it.
=:~)
Sometimes parody is ok not all the time if it is intentionally offensive and covered up as parody then should be rejected. Depends how it is said and you should follow some rules if it’s forbidden to draw alla or who ever respect that aspect and don’t do it their are limits I have no problem with family guy making jokes on the bible and I’m catholic just depends how far they go then I will be like WTF u can’t respect something that’s really important to my beliefs and at the dude who said since when is a religion a race I’d like to know y ppl come out and say I’m jewish as their race. If u from Poland and you jEwish why the pluck if some one says what are u you respond I’m Jewish I never got that
@acid
“Verses are taken out of context from Quran and twisted to make it appear that it teach hatred toward other religion.”
Very, very true. But, there are those with more extreme, less tolerant viewpoints (heck, the priest who married my wife and me told me that if I rejected the truth once I had been exposed to it, I was going to hell). They are extreme, and we can recognize that. At the same time, many people would like the non-extremists to reject the views of the extremes, not privately or with a small voice, but a with a powerfully loud voice. I do not see that happening (enough) right now. Perhaps that is the fault of the press too. I don’t know.
Why would apple want to paint a bullseye on their company for all the waco nutjobs who get their panties in a bunch about everything? I completely understand. For their part, apple should get 14 virgins as a reward.
The app and the developer may or may not be offensive and stupid. And the religion being offended is not the issue to me — though it probably is for Apple.
The only issue is that Apple needs to be consistent and set proper expectations. If they want to ban everything that offends religion, that’s fine. If they want to encourage everyone to constantly make fun of each other, that’s fine too. Just be consistent… which they’re not being right now.
This is just censorship of a view that happens to be very PC in-correct. You wont see it happening the other way around with Christianity.
@Radius: It is not the responsibility of those who are not Islamic to follow the rules of Islam. It is the responsibility of those who are Muslim to get a thicker skin.
Well said, Radius!
I’d go further to say: It is also the responsibility of those who are Islamic to review their rules and cull out those that are anachronistic just as other religions have.
As Ghandi once said, if you follow the notion of an “eye for an eye”, the whole World would soon be blind.
Stonings and burkhas are an anachronism in the 21st Century.
Acid: Islam teaches respect for all religions.
Really? So why the constant references to “infidels”?
@ Stuart,
Methinks the stink is over the question of Apple’s double standard. If we must “respect” Islam/Muhammad then that respect should be extended to Christians vis a vis Bible Thumper and similar apps.
Emery’s point is that this country/Apple is running scared of Muslims but could give a shit about Christians. It has nothing to do with respect for religion. I think Apple is losing it with their approval process. Ironical considering their 1984 ad, yeah?
Wow! This story really brought out all the trolls and zealots.
@K. You guys are sicko. Not all muslims are terrorists, but all terrorists are muslim. Seems that Obama is a muslim also. He’s certainly taking down the USA.
BTW. the virgins are all 70 years old.
Islam was concocted 600+ years after christianity was fabricated. Muslims are now where christians were during time of crusades. The problem is that humanity cannot afford to give islam 600 years to wise up and mellow. Not in the presence of weapons of mass destruction islamists are ready to use on non believers.
It is a pity Apple pulled this app. I hope they will reverse this unfortunate decision. We need to expose all sorts of believers to their own ridiculous ideas, in hopes that they will start THINKING FOR THEMSELVES.
In its temporary absence, I urge all to take part in Make the May 20th – Everyone Draw Mohammed Day – National Stand Against Tyranny Day
@Chas
I am confused. Why are you thanking something that you don’t believe exists? Do you really believe in God, and therefore able to thank him?
I fully expect to be audited by the IRS soon, as I believe these posts are scanned constantly.
Re: BibleThumper vs. iSlam Muhammad
C-3PO: But sir, nobody worries about upsetting a droid. Han Solo: That’s ’cause droids don’t pull people’s arms out of their sockets when they lose. …
I called Apple and they were VERY kind about my concern that one app was removed and not the other (or why they weren’t both allowed to exist.)
They spent fifteen minutes trying to figure out what was going on and eventually gave me a stock answer.
I was asked how I became aware of the issue and directed them here.
I don’t believe that we will receive a satisfactory end here (both apps being allowed), but I was very impressed, at least, with their kind and professional care staff. They didn’t just blow me off.
Full disclosure, I’m Catholic. Not that it maters.
@K – “I am personally happy that this app has been pulled, as a Muslim, but I also think that BibleThumper and other racist or discriminatory apps should also be pulled. Racism and discrimination should have no place in this world.”
I’m in total agreement with you. I’m glad the app was pulled, I’m hoping the bible thumper app will be pulled. I don’t consider people who don’t like the muslim religion racist, but then the post by “ron” above seems to prove your point doesn’t it.
I’m also in agreement that there is no place for Racism or discrimination in the world, or certainly in the app store.
@ron… the man who flew a plane into the IRS building last year was a white middle aged lunatic. Kinda sounds like you doesn’t it. Does this make you a terrorist? Maybe it does by your reasoning.
At the very least, your comments show you to be a complete racist, misogynist bore.
Apple should fix the discrepancy between having a bash christian app and not having a bash muslim app, and “ron” should fsck off.
The sad part is that any monkey can start a “religion” teaching any crock and find millions of followers.
Just look at all the M$ fanboys.
So much for freedom of speech and equality.
If you’re going to ban this one, then you have to ban all Apps that show any religion in a negative light.
If not, then Apple is full of hypocrites.
I’ve been an Apple fan for a long time but this is BS!!!
Block stuff if it harms the platform technically but don’t block if your liberal morals are hurt. God, this liberal thinking is ruining our nation! I agree with an earlier post that this religion needs thicker skin. Someone please bring back Archie Bunker!
So many people are so pissed off at stupid shit like this while an oil well keeps pumping oil into the ocean. Get a grip people. I guess most people are only interested in themselves, only interested in getting hits, only interested in their own agendas. What happens if we can’t plug the hole? How much oil needs to pour into the ocean before the world goes to shit? And this is what people are pissed off about? This is what people think is IMPORTANT? Gimme a break.
@pablorph
You clearly have no concept of irony or sarcasm. Religious zealotry will do that to a person, sadly.
I am an equal opportunity atheist: I despise all religions equally without prejudice although I respect anyone’s right to practice their beliefs, no matter how delusional.
=:~)
@Jim-TIV, “Apple should fix the discrepancy between having a bash christian app and not having a bash muslim app, and “ron” should fsck off.”
Jim, are you ‘off’? In that case – – .
What do you get when you cross an Okie with a Muslim?:
A guy who can marry all 10 of his sisters!
( you can substitute Mormon for Muslim)
Apple and the chiefs around Steve have no balls. They are stooping and yielding to the muslims around them who are probably blackmailing them into surrendering to the dictatorship of Islam. Coupled with their threats at home is probably the promise of ruining some juicy contracts abroad in the wide web of the terrorist world. We are going to pay dearly for our cowardice and our shameful doubledealing: do not touch the Quran but piss all you want on the Bible. One day soon the language of the web will be either Arabic or Chinese. Pray that it should be Chinese!
I don’t have an imaginary friend that tells me to kill other people because they don’t believe in him.
I read the Muslims holy book. I found over 100 passages where it tells you to kill somebody. It’s hard to believe that it isn’t censored like Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf”.
I am an Atheist, and I find it interesting, that the only people who can really accept my belief are Catholics or Jews (ok and the Hindus, Buddhists). They can even make fun about their god – it seems “he” won’t be angry. I like that.
@ron, no I’m not ‘off,’ but you are still the poster boy of the uber-conservative, spell checking, racist, white only, kkk loving, wacking off to pictures of Herbert Hoover zealot movement.
(My apologies to normal, rush loving conservatives. I don’t mean to offend normal conservatives, or even more conservative neo-cons, but ronny boy is so far to the right even Stalin would find him a stick in the mud)
[“Why is it then that no Churches are allowed in Saudi Arabia?”
Because KFC has Monopoly deal?!]
That’s probably true. Because the “Church’s” brand name must have stuck in their gullet like a pulled-pork sandwich.
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FWIW…
Church’s [Chicken] was… sold [at the end of 2004] to Arcapita (formerly Crescent Capital Investments). Because Arcapita is an Islamic venture capital firm, pork products were removed from the menu after the sale (pork not being halal) in 2005.
On August 10, 2009, San Francisco private equity firm Friedman Fleischer & Lowe bought Church’s Chicken from Arcapita.
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Believe me, the irony of Crescent Capital, buying “Church’s” Chicken did NOT go unnoticed by me. I like to research company origins on Wiki — Fast food; SuperMarkets; Dept Stores; computer and tech companies; photo and lens companies; and various others. I just about did a spit-take on my iMac when I learned this back in early ’05.
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Way off topic: I wonder if Hoya is fscking up Pentax?
…to the posters on this site. MDN is providing the best entertainment in the tech world.
But, please quit deleting the best ones. You know, the ones not in agreement with MDN’s mindless support of everything ‘revolutionary’ and ‘magical’ just because Mr. Jobs says it is.
If this is removed because of it being offensive to Islamic religious people, then all religions should be given the same courtesy. Period
I find much of the criticism of Apple’s management of the app store to be simple-minded and lacking perspective – historical or contemporary.
First, while apps, in some form, existed before Apple’s involvement, it was an existence with little fanfare and even less innovation. Apple changed the game and created a phenomenon.
Second, because Apple has entered into new territory, pre-existing ideas of how to manage such an environment are speculative at best, asinine at worst. Anytime a change or innovation is introduced into a cultural setting, balance is fleeting, requiring years to attain. Forces from all directions are pulling at Apple: What standards? Whose standards? Perceptions and image? Allow app A? Disallow app B? Social mores are fluid; to behave as though there is a righteous standard in such an entirely new realm is ridiculous and unfair. As though Apple is some anomaly for struggling with the issues of the judeo-christian tradition, censorship, etc. Please. Has anybody been paying attention to the state of world affairs? Furthermore, the geek world, of which I am a proud member, often forgets that tech companies are generally trying to appeal to the majority; designing merely for the initiated is not a particularly ideal business plan. Full-blown geeks – those ranting loudest about Apple app store management – often have fewer boundaries, perhaps even a sense of anarchy. This is not a characteristic of most people. As a motto, “Don’t tread on me” should not be confused with openness. Thus, Apple has to wade through murky waters. I consider Apple’s ability to create technology that my 93 year grandfather can comprehend and that can, at the same time, appeal to the geek in me, to be a stunning achievement.
Finally, as for censorship… Apple is NOT in a position of ACTUAL power, only perceived. They are simply a successful company offering one brand, one form, of technological interaction. It may not be for everyone. Ex: I, for one, have no overall issue with porn. However, I am not a voyeur hoping to become a member of the adult industry, nor do I want Apple to be. When I want to look at porn, I can open Safari on my iPhone or iPad. Are there inconsistencies in Apple’s management strategies? Of course. I challenge any person or company or government to perform these duties in a manner that offends no one. And if any entity is successful in that endeavor, then I will present you with a powerless and disrespected manager.
Innovation without offense is impossible. Two relative quotes from HL Mencken:
“There is always a well-known solution to every human problem – neat, plausible, and wrong.”
“Any man who afflicts the human race with ideas must be prepared to see them misunderstood.”
Forgive my long-winded rant.
Hi everyone, we have to respect one another. As a muslim, i believe that terrorism is wrong. Those who promote terrorism must be jailed for their wrong doings. Apps that discriminate religion must be removed from the app store immediately!
For more information on islam go to http://www.spubs.com or http://www.harunyahya.com
hmm ok then, where are the nazi / holocaust apps? how about we make one and submit it to apple. i’m sure they’ll gladly approve it, ey?
Apples afraid they will lose some terrorist segment of their marketshare. I love my computer but I despise their politics. Mr Jobs, you are a coward and hypocrite. You have no fear of standing up for Gay marriage (not approved by allah, jesus, buddah or obama but you fear offending Muslims but not jew, christians. Steve Jobs, your a religious bigot.
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Would that you know who Muhammad (peace and blessings of God be upon him) is before the time the angel of death knocks at your door! how great it would be for you. Because after death, you would wish to love him and follow him, but alas! NO RETURN!
Well wisher
Churches are not allowed in Saudi Arabia due to Saudi Law not Islamc law.
Pakistan , Indonesia , UAE and many other Islamic nations have churches.
Muslims never disrespected Jesus or Moses or any other religious personality.
People who like to hurt any religion under the title of freedom of speech have shallow intellectual level.
Allah must have some serious personal problems if he can’t take a joke about his prophet.
I agree with apple they did the right thing by removing the application Islam Muhammad because it is offensive and sacrelegion
Someday those nut cases will finally evolve and join the rest of us. They contribute nothing to the progress of humanity. They only want tolerance when it is in their direction, they have no tolerance for others beliefs.
My son just told me of a Muslim friend who told him how they think dogs are unclean and all this stuff they have to go through to cleanse themselves if they touch one, and my son asked “Why?” and the kid said “I don’t know. We are not allowed to question why.” Intelligent societies advance by asking “why” and “what if” all the time. That’s why these people are stuck in the stone age and allow themselves to be led by leaders who are glorified demented killers of innocent people just because they don’t join in their religion.
If it is a “peaceful” religion as so many say, then the non-violent Muslims need to start asking questions, revolting against the haters that represent them, and taking back their religion and it’s core principles.
@ theloniousMac
one of the best posts ever.
“Apple pulls ‘iSlam Muhammad’ app from App Store (with video)”
so?
The Flying Spaghetti Monster stands always ready to free your vapid souls from the oppression of your minds. Join us!
The faster people come to the realization that there is no heaven there is no hell and more importantly, there is no god, the quicker we will move on to real issues, like environmental &human;rights problems. This farce has been going long enough, so that we can be confronted when our loved ones die and we do not fear our own death. The problem with believing in the after life, is that you think, all your life that the best is yet to come, so you waist your life thinking you will have a second chance to become all you can be. It is down right dangerous when you figure in environmental issues, since those that believe in the garden of Eden really could careless for the real garden of earth.
Look in a World map. Where there is blood, intolerance and killings? There you will find Islam.
“Intelligent societies advance by asking “why” and “what if” all the time. That’s why these people are stuck in the stone age and allow themselves to be led by leaders who are glorified demented killers of innocent people just because they don’t join in their religion.”
Oooohh, this one is SOOO full of self-righteousness! And can be applied to any religion because there’s not a ONE that doesn’t condone killing “unbelievers” in certain contexts.
“Where there is blood, intolerance and killings?”
There you will find humans. Or does Columbine not count as killings?
i think any crap app that makes fun of religion should be removed
just because they all have not yet been removed does not mean that his should stay
i’m with apple on this one
Who CARES!!! It **is Apple’s store** and frankly I respect “APPLE’s” decision of what to offer and what not to offer. NO it is not wide open but I have never found anything I actually wanted I couldn’t get. I have better things to do with my time then waste time on an app like this.
…what a surprise right….NOT! It is almost as if people are writing apps *just* to get rejected….free press…as I said above…who cares.
Nuke all organized religion.
Apps like slam Muhammad or anyother serves no positive purpose.
Understand Islam , not just attack it.
The answer is Cydia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cydia_(application)
http://cydia.saurik.com/
Hate to break it to you americans but your politics in the middle east is the reason for most of the terrorism. Maybe you shouldn’t meddle som much in the affairs of other people? Might make them hate you less…
So on the app note; f_cked that they pull it, they should pull ALL religious which might be offensive or none.
Again, the inconsistency of the app reviewing and approval process is going to continue to be a thorn in Apple’s side until they clearly state guidelines. And if they are going to start to be selective about religious apps, they might as well toss em all.
I think Emery has a completely valid point.
We also need to remember that not being offended is not in the constitution. It also protects freedom of religion, and freedom of expression. As a white, male christian, I am offended that it’s okay to bash me while asking me to pay for everything, yet I am to walk on eggshells around everyone else’s beliefs. A derogatory portrayal of Jesus might disappoint me, but I’m not going to threaten to kill anyone over it. I am disappointed to hear anyone, black or white, use the “N” word, but people have the right to make an ass of themselves also. To some, I have probably just demonstrated that. But if it makes one person think, I’ve achieved my goal.
Apple, we want WRITTEN, POSTED app approval guidelines, not whimsy.
Hey Acid… no matter was was in the App I should be able to make my on decision as to the correctness of the content. Mike
Apple Inc is fast becoming the corporation they used to love to condemn back when. The famous 1984 ad now applies to Apple and should be run by the new upstarts.
Given Apple’s belief in the global warming religion, I wonder if an app poking fun at the absurdity of the “settled” science behind this religion Apple and its board apparently worships would make it past the App police).
@Plug:
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Acid: Islam teaches respect for all religions.
Really? So why the constant references to “infidels”?
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As I said but you chose to ignore , you need to look beyond just ”constant references to infidels” … Instead of looking at the word infidel you need to read what Islam teaches about people of other faith. God in Quran has declared ”Let there be no compulsion in religion”
“Americans are now cow towing to the threats of violence from a religion…”
Thus terrorism works.
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Another great example is the cartoon ‘South Park’ being outrageously censored for episode 201 to the point where any and all references to Muslim or Mohammed were bleeped out, including the benign ending explaining the importance of tolerance among mankind.
http://www.southparkstudios.com/episodes/267116/?w=05.21.10
TOLERANCE. Guess that FAILed.
Let’s face it. This is BIZNIZZ where reality is inconvenient if it interferes with sales. Stick up for human rights? Not gonna happen, unless promotes sales.
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http://tinyurl.com/behead01
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@Hm… How DARE you print the name of our lord GAWD FSM!!!
I KEEELL YOU!
Mohammad was a pedophile, you do know that, right?
I’m glad they removed this app from the store. They should remove Bible Thumper too.
I’m sorry that many of you have a false and violent view of Islam. If you read the Koran, you will find that racism and discrimination are quite discouraged. You will find than not all terrorists are Muslim, and vice versa. Stonings and burkas are extremist interpretations of Islam. All that I ask is that you do not extend your dislike of terrorists and destructive/extremist people to all of a certain religion. This would be akin to saying that if one Mac owner goes around killing people, then all Mac owners do. And I know that is not true.
By the way, marriage and punishments have changed quite a bit over the years. Just because an old text or tradition may refer to something outdated doesn’t mean it is still practiced today. Please, do some research, don’t just blindly believe that all Muslims are inherently bad, because most Muslims don’t generalize like that.
Crap I WANT that iSlam Muhammad App!!! 😀
I hate Muhammed.
Alll religions should be granted the chance to develop apps but there should be respect to all religion, apps that slams other religions should be pulled out be it any religion and thats a smart move from apple