1.   An Op-Ed is an article expressing an opinion that often appears on the page opposite a newspaper's editorial.  What did French teacher Robert Redeker write about Islam in his op-ed?

2.  How did Muslims react to Mr. Redeker's op-ed piece?

3.  What has Mr. Redeker been forced to do because of the reaction by some Muslims to his op-ed piece?

4.  Re-read the reaction of Khadija Moshen-Finan (para. 10-15) and French education minister Gilles de Robien (para. 16).  What are they both really saying about criticizing Islam?

5.  Is Mr. Redeker's op-ed either hate speech that should not be tolerated or legitimate beliefs about Islam that should be addressed?  Explain your answer.

6. a) How do Christian and Jewish reactions to criticism of their religions differ from that of Muslims? (For criticism of Judaism  in Arab media, go to the Middle East Media Research Institute.)
b) Could Mr. Redeker's experience ever happen to a writer in the U.S.?  Explain your answer.

7. a) What lesson do people to learn about criticizing Islam? their right to express their opinion about the Muslim religion?
b) What should be done about this?