“Why can’t we ban the Qur’an in Europe?”—RadioGenoa quizzes, sparks debate

A recent post on X ignited a firestorm, claiming the Bible is banned in 52 out of 57 Islamic countries and asking why Europe can’t reciprocate by banning the Quran. The reactions were swift and passionate as the post in snaps of the fingers garnered over 1 million views.

Some netizens wholeheartedly agreed. One comment stated, “The Koran is 90% h@te speech and needs to be 0utl@wed. Islam is 90% h@te and v!0lence and needs to be b@nned. There is no place for Islam in the western world.” Another added, “It should be b@nned in the United States too.”

However, the original claim about the Bible’s status was quickly challenged. “This claim is completely false,” one countered. “The Bible is not banned in 52 out of 57 Islamic countries—in fact, it’s legally available in many Muslim-majority nations, especially for Christian communities. Countries like Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, and the UAE allow the Bible without issue.”

The discussion then veered into Islamophobia, with comments like “Islam should be banned in all civilized countries” and “It can be done; it just takes moral courage and collective willpower of the people in the Western world to reject this 7th century bárbár!sm.”

Others attempted to correct misconceptions, with one netizen stating, “What is the Koran?” Is it the Glorious Qur’an or another word for it? Educate yourself.” Another added, “You cannot even write the name correctly out of h@tred.”

The debate showed deep divisions and misunderstandings, with some blaming “weak” governments and “activists” for failing to bãn the Qur’an. Another even claimed, “Because Europe is an Islamic caliphate now.”

This internet exchange reflects a larger societal struggle with religious freedom, misinformation, and prejud!ce.