Defamation of Religions: What–and what not–to do about it …

Here is a short video, made by the PEN American Center, of four writers, talking about why it would not be a good idea to develop a treaty urging states to criminalize defamation of religions. What we urge, instead, is the sustenance of respectful dialogue between people of all faiths and none. The writers are Ariel Dorfman (b. Argentina), Azar Nafis (b. Iran), Wole Soyinka (b. Nigeria), and me.

For more information on the PEN International Campaign against moves to develop such a treaty go here.