| 'Muslim Massacre': A Misunderstanding? |
 'Muslim Massacre': A Misunderstanding? Sat, 13 September 2008 Stab or Satire?
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Muslim Massacre is promoted as taking place after the US "declares war" on the religion of Islam and encourages players to wipe out followers.
The targets appear as bearded men wearing normal clothes or characters in black outfits with facemasks. Later levels include suicide bombers and a "boss" opponent resembling Osama Bin Laden. Mr Mohammed Shafiq, chief executive of the UK Muslim youth organisation the Ramadhan Foundation, said the game was unacceptable, tasteless and deeply offensive. Those who have played Muslim Massacre provided mixed feedback to Mr Vaughn [Sigvatr]. "I think it’s brave, because it’s the kind of satire that many people will misunderstand, especially in America and in Islamic countries," said a comment posted on Mr Vaughn's website. - news.com.au The Ramadhan Foundation has asked the British government to conduct an inquiry into the game and is pleading with internet service providers to block access to the game.
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