Danish Cartoon Event @ NYU Law School
THE DANISH CARTOONS:RECONCILING LAW, POLITICS & PASSION
Tuesday, April 11th, 5.00pm-7.30 pm
Tishman Auditorium
New York University School of Law
Law Students for Human Rights and the Islamic Law Students Association at NYU Law have invited a distinguished panel of eminent scholars, including Prof. Noah Feldman (NYU), Prof. Philip Alston (NYU) and Prof. Ervand Abrahamian (CUNY), to engage in a constructive discussion on the Danish cartoons controversy.
Our panelists will discuss the issues arising out of the controversy in their legal, political and religious contexts. Meaningful participation by members of the audience will be encouraged.
The discussion hopes to answer questions at the heart of the controversy: Why are the cartoons offensive to Muslims? To what extent is there a right to respect for one's religious beliefs? What limitations and responsibilities attach to the exercise of freedom of expression? What is the broader political context in which the controversy has emerged? Did the ensuing violence have any implications for the debate? Is there a framework within which respect for religious beliefs and freedom of expression can be reconciled?
Venue: Tishman Auditorium, New York University School of Law, 40 Washington Square South (use MacDougal St. entrance), New York, NY , 10012
Date & Time: 5.00 pm to 7.30 pm.
Important instructions:
Doors open at 5.00 pm. Please arrive at 5.00 pm to allow sufficient time for security procedures.
Guests must enter at the MacDougal Street entrance to the law school.
Please bring photo IDs.
Avoid bringing bags.
We urge our guests not to display the cartoons in any manner. We hope to create a safe and respectful environment for the discussion, and we request your cooperation in this respect.
No cameras or tape recorders.
posted by Iqra Bismi Rabbika @ 3:06 AM
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