Exploiting the Prophet

“PISS CHRIST,” a famous photograph partly financed by taxpayers, depicted a crucifix immersed in what the artist said was his own urine. But conservative Christians did not riot on the Washington Mall. “The Book of Mormon,” a huge hit on Broadway, mocks the church’s beliefs as hocus-pocus. But Mormons haven’t burned down any theaters. So why do parts of the Islamic world erupt in violence over insults to the Prophet Muhammad?
 By Nicholas D. Kristof /continue reading