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'''Roger Garaudy''' or '''Ragaa''' (born [[July 17]], [[1913]], in [[Marseille]]) is a [[France|French]] author, philosopher and politician. Raised by [[Catholic]] and [[atheist]] parents, Garaudy became a [[Protestant]], then a [[Communist]]. During [[World War II]], he was imprisoned in [[Djelfa]], [[Algeria]], as a [[prisoner of war]] of [[Vichy France]]. In the postwar years he was elected to public office several times as a member of the [[French Communist Party]], but was expelled from the Party in 1970 due to his criticism of the [[U.S.S.R.]]. He then became [[Catholic]]. Finally converted to [[Islam]] in 1982, where he remained, taking his new name, '''Ragaa'''. Garaudy has lived in south of [[Spain]], near [[Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba]], for over 20 years. |
'''Roger Garaudy''' or '''Ragaa''' (born [[July 17]], [[1913]], in [[Marseille]]) is a [[France|French]] author, philosopher and politician. Raised by [[Catholic]] and [[atheist]] parents, Garaudy became a [[Protestant]], then a [[Communist]]. During [[World War II]], he was imprisoned in [[Djelfa]], [[Algeria]], as a [[prisoner of war]] of [[Vichy France]]. In the postwar years he was elected to public office several times as a member of the [[French Communist Party]], but was expelled from the Party in 1970 due to his criticism of the [[U.S.S.R.]]. He then became [[Catholic]]. Finally converted to [[Islam]] in 1982, where he remained, taking his new name, '''Ragaa'''. Garaudy has lived in south of [[Spain]], near [[Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba]], for over 20 years. |
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He has been an important figure in the [[French Communist Party]], and has written over 50 books, a big part on political philosophy and Marxism. He was the subject of an accusation in 1996-1998, when he was put on trial on a number of charges relating to his book ''Foundational Myths of the politics of Israel'' (''Les Mythes fondateurs de la politique israelienne''). He was convicted of criticizing the authenticity of the European genocide in the chapters "The Myth of the Nuremberg Trials and The Myth of the Holocaust" in the first edition, with his claims of a "[[Holocaust denial|myth of the six million]]", and publication of critical statements for his suggestion, that the Zionists deceitfully fabricated evidence of the reality and extent of the genocide for financial and political gain. French courts banned its publication and fined Garaudy 120,000 [[French Francs]] (about $20,000) and sentenced him to a suspended jail sentence of several years. This decision has been generally disputed in academic circles, because Garaudy hasn't defamed anyone as claimed, but criticized the Zionists as an important thinker of the era with scientific methods. It has been said, that the decision of the court was a political one, causing in the same time wide discussions about freedom of speech in France and Europe. <ref>[http://www.humanite.fr/1998-02-28_Societe_Roger-Garaudy-condamne-a-120-000-F-d-amende Roger Garaudy condamné à 120.000 F d'amende - l'Humanite<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
He has been an important figure in the [[French Communist Party]], and has written over 50 books, a big part on political philosophy and Marxism. He was the subject of an accusation in 1996-1998, when he was put on trial on a number of charges relating to his book ''Foundational Myths of the politics of Israel'' (''Les Mythes fondateurs de la politique israelienne''). He was convicted of criticizing the authenticity of the European genocide in the chapters "The Myth of the Nuremberg Trials and The Myth of the Holocaust" in the first edition, with his claims of a "[[Holocaust denial|myth of the six million]]", and publication of critical statements for his suggestion, that the Zionists deceitfully fabricated evidence of the reality and extent of the genocide for financial and political gain. French courts banned its publication and fined Garaudy 120,000 [[French Francs]] (about $20,000) and sentenced him to a suspended jail sentence of several years. This decision has been generally disputed in academic circles, because Garaudy hasn't defamed anyone as claimed, but criticized the Zionists as an important thinker of the era with scientific methods. It has been said, that the decision of the court was a political one, causing in the same time wide discussions about freedom of speech in France and Europe. <ref>[http://www.humanite.fr/1998-02-28_Societe_Roger-Garaudy-condamne-a-120-000-F-d-amende Roger Garaudy condamné à 120.000 F d'amende - l'Humanite<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>Garaudy appealed this decision to the [[European Court of Human Rights]], but the appeal was rejected as inadmissable. |
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==Support from Iran== |
==Support from Iran== |
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Following his trial and conviction in France, Garaudy was invited to Tehran where he was received by top officials. The visit was used to expose Iranians to his views and express support for his ‘scientific studies.’ Iranian leaders condemned Israel and the West for bringing Garaudy to trial. When Meeting Garaudy (20 April 1998), Iran's Supreme Leader ‘Ali Khamene’i meet Garaudy in April 1998, he praised Garaudy for his work to expose the Zionists’ “Nazi-like behavior.”<ref>IRNA, 20 April 1998 − DR.</ref> Iranian President Mohammad Khatami described Garaudy as “a thinker” and “a believer” who was brought to trial merely for publishing research which was “displeasing to the West." <ref>Tehran TV, 19 Jan. 1998 − DR.</ref> |
Following his trial and conviction in France, Garaudy was invited to Tehran where he was received by top officials. The visit was used to expose Iranians to his views and express support for his ‘scientific studies.’ Iranian leaders condemned Israel and the West for bringing Garaudy to trial. When Meeting Garaudy (20 April 1998), Iran's Supreme Leader ‘Ali Khamene’i meet Garaudy in April 1998, he praised Garaudy for his work to expose the Zionists’ “Nazi-like behavior.”<ref>IRNA, 20 April 1998 − DR.</ref> Iranian President Mohammad Khatami described Garaudy as “a thinker” and “a believer” who was brought to trial merely for publishing research which was “displeasing to the West." <ref>Tehran TV, 19 Jan. 1998 − DR.</ref><ref>[ Iran, the Jews and the Holocaust] by David Menashri (Professor in the Department of Middle Eastern and African History, Director of the Center of Iranian Studies and Incumbent of the Parviz and Pouran Nazarian Chair for Modern Iranian Studies, Tel Aviv University).</ref> |
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==Support from Hezbollah== |
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In February 2006, [[Hezbollah]] leader [[Hassan Nasrallah]] described Garaudy as "a great French philosopher." Nasrallah went on to praise Garaudy for exposing "alleged Jewish Holocaust in Germany" and stated that Garaudy "proved that this Holocaust is a myth." Nasrallah also criticized France for putting Garaudy on trial.<ref>[http://memri.org/bin/articles.cgi?Page=archives&Area=sd&ID=SP108806 Hizbullah Leader Nasrallah: Implementing Khomeini's Fatwa against Salman Rushdie Would Have Prevented Current Insults to Prophet Muhammad; Great French Philosopher Garaudy Proved Holocaust a Myth], MEMRI - Special Dispatch #1088, February 7, 2006.(retrieved on December 15, 2008.)</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:21, 15 December 2008
Roger Garaudy or Ragaa (born July 17, 1913, in Marseille) is a French author, philosopher and politician. Raised by Catholic and atheist parents, Garaudy became a Protestant, then a Communist. During World War II, he was imprisoned in Djelfa, Algeria, as a prisoner of war of Vichy France. In the postwar years he was elected to public office several times as a member of the French Communist Party, but was expelled from the Party in 1970 due to his criticism of the U.S.S.R.. He then became Catholic. Finally converted to Islam in 1982, where he remained, taking his new name, Ragaa. Garaudy has lived in south of Spain, near Córdoba, for over 20 years.
He has been an important figure in the French Communist Party, and has written over 50 books, a big part on political philosophy and Marxism. He was the subject of an accusation in 1996-1998, when he was put on trial on a number of charges relating to his book Foundational Myths of the politics of Israel (Les Mythes fondateurs de la politique israelienne). He was convicted of criticizing the authenticity of the European genocide in the chapters "The Myth of the Nuremberg Trials and The Myth of the Holocaust" in the first edition, with his claims of a "myth of the six million", and publication of critical statements for his suggestion, that the Zionists deceitfully fabricated evidence of the reality and extent of the genocide for financial and political gain. French courts banned its publication and fined Garaudy 120,000 French Francs (about $20,000) and sentenced him to a suspended jail sentence of several years. This decision has been generally disputed in academic circles, because Garaudy hasn't defamed anyone as claimed, but criticized the Zionists as an important thinker of the era with scientific methods. It has been said, that the decision of the court was a political one, causing in the same time wide discussions about freedom of speech in France and Europe. [1]Garaudy appealed this decision to the European Court of Human Rights, but the appeal was rejected as inadmissable.
Support from Iran
Following his trial and conviction in France, Garaudy was invited to Tehran where he was received by top officials. The visit was used to expose Iranians to his views and express support for his ‘scientific studies.’ Iranian leaders condemned Israel and the West for bringing Garaudy to trial. When Meeting Garaudy (20 April 1998), Iran's Supreme Leader ‘Ali Khamene’i meet Garaudy in April 1998, he praised Garaudy for his work to expose the Zionists’ “Nazi-like behavior.”[2] Iranian President Mohammad Khatami described Garaudy as “a thinker” and “a believer” who was brought to trial merely for publishing research which was “displeasing to the West." [3][4]
Support from Hezbollah
In February 2006, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah described Garaudy as "a great French philosopher." Nasrallah went on to praise Garaudy for exposing "alleged Jewish Holocaust in Germany" and stated that Garaudy "proved that this Holocaust is a myth." Nasrallah also criticized France for putting Garaudy on trial.[5]
References
- ^ Roger Garaudy condamné à 120.000 F d'amende - l'Humanite
- ^ IRNA, 20 April 1998 − DR.
- ^ Tehran TV, 19 Jan. 1998 − DR.
- ^ [ Iran, the Jews and the Holocaust] by David Menashri (Professor in the Department of Middle Eastern and African History, Director of the Center of Iranian Studies and Incumbent of the Parviz and Pouran Nazarian Chair for Modern Iranian Studies, Tel Aviv University).
- ^ Hizbullah Leader Nasrallah: Implementing Khomeini's Fatwa against Salman Rushdie Would Have Prevented Current Insults to Prophet Muhammad; Great French Philosopher Garaudy Proved Holocaust a Myth, MEMRI - Special Dispatch #1088, February 7, 2006.(retrieved on December 15, 2008.)
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