Iranian booth warns of “Satan worshipers,” portrays Bahaism as “perverted cult,” NYT, 8/30/2007

August 30, 2007 9:42 am henrymunsonjr Iran, Islamist Antisemitism, Intolerable Tolerance

The Bush administration’s efforts to blame its problems in Iraq are ludicrous. But the Islamic Republic of Iran does deserve harsh criticism for its bigotry and human rights abuses. Middle East experts who condemn the demonization of Muslims in the West should also condemn the demonization of Westerners by Muslims.

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And there was the booth set up to warn people about “Satan worshipers.” There was a Jewish star at the entrance, posted atop a replica of what was supposed to be the Washington Monument which also was described as a satanic symbol because it is shaped as an obelisk.

There was also a movie concerning “perverted cults,” which focused on the Bahai faith.

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