Melech 9,900 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 "Turkish officials have banned a festival of German-language gay films due to be held in the capital Ankara, saying it could incite hatred or be targeted by terror attacks. The organisers Pink Life QueerFest Four had planned to screen four films at cinemas on 16 and 17 November. They said the decision "deprives us of our constitutional rights". Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey but activists say homophobia remains widespread. In a statement, Ankara's governor office said the festival's content "could incite grudges and enmity toward a part of society". Intelligence suggested that "terror organizations are seeking to attack dissident groups or individuals" and that the "screening could be provocative and draw reactions", it added." German embassy in Turkey waved the rainbow flag as a response http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-42010379 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrelevant 20,293 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 How bad is homophobia in Turkey exactly? Cause if it's like really bad, then I would be concerned too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citrom 652 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I truly hate religions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 5 minutes ago, Irrelevant said: How bad is homophobia in Turkey exactly? Cause if it's like really bad, then I would be concerned too I think it got worse in the last years, but I'm not from Turkey so I can't say it for sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAGASEXUAL 3,980 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I'm turkish and bisexual. The people can be disrespectful sometimes and we can't even celebrate the pride freely but it looks like it will change 2-3 years later. F*ck erdogan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontDoubtDavid 1,196 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Well, at least they banned it for protection of the people rather than ignorance... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, DontDoubtDavid said: Well, at least they banned it for protection of the people rather than ignorance... that's only an excuse. There were an anti-German campaign from islamistic nationalists in Turkey and after that it was banned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Child 18,997 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 25 minutes ago, Pubic Hair said: I truly hate ignorant & hateful people Fixed it for you. ‘If religion be the cause of disunity, then irreligion is surely to be preferred.’ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citrom 652 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 2 minutes ago, CrazyMonster said: Fixed it for you. True, but what i want to say is religion made people mad, made people to live in fear from everything what people thought is wrong thousands of years ago... Exception shinto in Japan for example.. and look they never thought being gay is wrong Anyway, i think religion is not = with faith, cause faith is something that everybody's need this is my opinion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tthen 4,621 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 36 minutes ago, Melech said: I think it got worse in the last years, but I'm not from Turkey so I can't say it for sure As far as I know, it wasn't great, but not as bad as neighboring countries. Erdogan has been severely deteriorating Turkey and his power remains unchecked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 2 minutes ago, Pubic Hair said: True, but what i want to say is religion made people mad, made people to live in fear from everything what people thought is wrong thousands of years ago... Exception shinto in Japan for example.. and look they never thought being gay is wrong Anyway, i think religion is not = with faith, cause faith is something that everybody's need this is my opinion Japan is a different case though. Gay marriage is still not legal there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citrom 652 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 2 minutes ago, Melech said: Japan is a different case though. Gay marriage is still not legal there but at least they don't hate them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolev 867 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 germany Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeleteMyAccount 11,881 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Didn't Turkey just commit a violent act here in the States a few months ago though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 1 minute ago, ZacharyMark said: Didn't Turkey just commit a violent act here in the States a few months ago though? What do you mean? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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