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Christian Censorship
Religious censorship is a form of censorship where freedom of expression is controlled or limited using religious authority or on the basis of the teachings of the religion. This form of censorship has a long history and is practiced in many societies and by many religions. Examples include the Edict of Compiègne, the Index Librorum Prohibitorum (list of prohibited books) and the condemnation of Salman Rushdie's novel ''The Satanic Verses'' by Iranian leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Religious censorship can also take form in the destruction of monuments and texts that contradict or conflict with the religion practiced by the oppressors, such as attempts to censor the ''Harry Potter'' book series. Destruction of historic places is another form of religious censorship. One cited incident of religious censorship was the destruction of the Buddhas of Bamiyan statues in Afghanistan by radical Islamists as part of their religious goal of oppressing another religion. Overview Rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taller Buddha Of Bamiyan Before And After Destruction
Taller is a commune in the Landes department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. William II Sánchez of Gascony perpetrated a major defeat of the Vikings at Taller in 982 and they vanished as a serious threat thereafter. Population Etymology The origins of the name "Taller" are still uncertain but might come from the English word "tall", which could be related to the altitude of the village from which went from 70 to 90m in 982. Taller used to be called Talleyras. History Legends say that in 982 Guillaume Sanche duc d' Aquitaine ( Gascogne) fought and won against the Normans ( Vikings). During World War II, Taller used to be a German ammunition depot. Geography Taller is located in France, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in the Landes department, near Dax Pilgrims walk through the village because it is part of the " Chemin de Compostelle" (Compostelle Way). Education There is a primary school in Taller; however children over 7 years old have to atten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
