Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Turkey: Fazil Say, pianist, composer, atheist, on trial for blasphemy

Blasphemy: In Turkey, Fazil Say, popular composer and performer, is on trial for insulting Islam. The internationally known artist is being prosecuted under laws against inciting hatred and insulting the values of Muslims. Say rejects the charges, and demands his right to freely express himself in what is supposed to be a secular country.

MORE: http://www.examiner.com/article/turkey-faz-l-say-pianist-composer-atheist-on-trial-for-blasphemy