Lecturer fired after showing painting of the Prophet Muhammad

A adjunct professor was fired after showing students a painting of the Prophet Muhammad in her class. Erika López Prater, 42, was let go from her position at Hamline University in Saint Paul despite warning students ahead of time about the 14th-century imagery. A new report from the indicates the professor was fired by Hamline University President Fayneese Miller for putting academic freedom over the respect of Muslim students. Many practicing Muslims do not believe in looking at pictures of the Prophet Muhammad as they believe it may lead to worshipping an image.  Despite the warnings given by the adjunct professor, senior Aram…