Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Public ServiceThe story behind this groundbreaking book--one of the most significant works of investigative journalism since Woodward and Bernstein's reporting on Watergate--has been brought brilliantly to life on the screen in the major new movie Spotlight.Here are the devastating revelations that triggered a crisis within the Catholic Church. Here is the truth about the scores of abusive priests who preyed upon innocent children and the cabal of senior Church officials who covered up their crimes. Here is the trail of "hush money" that the Catholic Church secretly paid to buy victims' silence--deeds that left millions of the faithful in the U.S. and around the world shocked; angry; and confused. Here as well is a vivid account of the ongoing struggle; as Catholics confront their Church and call for sweeping change.
#818812 in Books Ingramcontent 2016-01-05 2016-01-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.25 x .75 x 5.50l; .40 #File Name: 031631133296 pagesOpen Letter On Blasphemy Islamophobia and the True Enemies of Free Expression
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Religious intoleranceBy William Edward SchenckStephane Charbonnier wrote this book shortly before he was killed by Muslim fundamentalists who not not tolrate Charbonnier's fondness for freedom of speech and for saterical cartoons targeting the absurdity of religious fundamentalism and intolerance that plague our world.He first wanted to make it clear that the term Islamophobia is not used correctly in the discourse on our relationship with Islam. The term means fear of Islam not hatred of Islam as it is currently misconstrued. He goes on to discribe the trap religious dogma buts its adherents in and the advantage the fanatical; homisidal individuals take in controling their ever increasing number of followers.I felt that the book made some very good observations on the current conditions in the Middle East and Europe but he does not write with eloquence making much of what he has to say a strident diatribe. Thus the four stars.9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. In defense of freedom of expression.By David VelozThe late editor of the French satirical magazine "Charlie Hebdo" was murdered a year ago by terrorists who were offended by the magazine's constant satirical cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. Before his murder Charb wrote this short and brilliant manifesto defending the most important right a person has; and that is free speech. The enemies of free expression aren't Muslims but the minority of extremists who appoint themselves (without anyone's consent) to speak for an entire group of people. As Charb beautifully wrote in this manifesto; these extremists do not speak for anyone but themselves and societies that value freedom of expression shouldn't cower in the face of these extremists. It is also important to distinguish the lampooning of religion with expressions of hatred towards the practitioners of religion. The job of liberals is not only to defend freedom of expression; but minorities from discrimination. Lampooning Islam; or any other religion; is not the same as expressing hatred. Charb is gone; but he left behind a gift in this manifesto that expresses the best traditions of leftist freethinkers. Long live Charb!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Males you thinkBy Debora L. SchumThis is a short read but it packs a punch. Charb brings up multiple points that deserve consideration. I did not agree with everything he wrote but it did make me think. I believe in freedom of speech even when it nauseated me. Hearing it reminds me of my own beliefs and makes me more confident. It was sad to read about some of the laws France has implemented around free speech. I totally agree on the role of the media in inciting the lunatic fringe; terrorist atracks drive viewership. The media is complicit. I can only imagine all the folks who behind closed doors celebrated the murder of Charb.
