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Irish atheists challenge blasphemy law

defied a new blasphemy law by publishing a series of anti-religious quotations on its website. Atheist Ireland says it will fight any action taken against it in court. The quotations include the words of writers such as Mark Twain and Salman Rushdie, but also Jesus Christ, the Prophet Muhammad and Pope Benedict XVI. The new law makes blasphemy a crime punishable by a fine of up to 25000 euros (£22000; $35000). The government says it is needed because the republic's 1937 constitution only ...

Author: protector1973; Tags: Irish atheists challenge blasphemy law

U2 - The Ground Beneath Her Feet (feat. Salman Rushdie)

This is the video clip of The Ground Beneath Her Feet, by U2. The song is based on the novel of the same title written by Salman Rushdie. The song was featured in the film The Million Dollar Hotel. It has been said that Bono got the idea of writing this song after reading the manuscript of The Ground Beneath Her Feet, the novel. Lyrics are based on the following line, by character Ormus Cama, as a lamentation for the death of his lover, Vina Apsara: "She was my ground, my favorite sound, my ...

Author: elementosdelmar; Tags: u2 bround beneath feet salman rushdie

Bridget Jones's Diary - Stop, Look And Listen (To Your Heart)

por Sally Philips, quién audicionó para el papel de Bridget, pero fue rechazada por no ser lo suficientemente famosa. Kate Winslet también audicionó para el papel de Bridget y fue considerada para interpretarlo, pero después fue descartada dado que era demasiado joven (25 en el momento de la audición) para interpretar a Bridget. La película incluye cameos por Salman Rushdie y Jeffrey Archer

Author: FromMyTears; Tags: Bridget Jones's Diary comedia el diario de jones comedy Renée Zellweger Hugh Grant Colin Firth