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Blasphemy

JJ50

Well-Known Member
Here in the UK the crazy blasphemy law was repealed in 2008, it should never have been a crime in the first place. One should be able to say exactly what one wishes about any religion and its god, especially as they are more than likely to be human creations which don't exist in reality.
 

Spirit of Light

Be who ever you want
Here in the UK the crazy blasphemy law was repealed in 2008, it should never have been a crime in the first place. One should be able to say exactly what one wishes about any religion and its god, especially as they are more than likely to be human creations which don't exist in reality.

Why would you have a need to talk badly about other religions? Is that not the ego that make someone want to trash talk other peoples belief?
 

Dawnofhope

Non-Proselytizing Baha'i
Staff member
Premium Member
Here in the UK the crazy blasphemy law was repealed in 2008, it should never have been a crime in the first place. One should be able to say exactly what one wishes about any religion and its god, especially as they are more than likely to be human creations which don't exist in reality.

Just as well. With a critical brexit vote coming up I'm sure many blasphemous words will soon be spoken.:D
 
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Polymath257

Think & Care
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I don't think many people in the West would disagree with you.


And, unfortunately, way too many in other places that would disagree. But we can go a bit further. Should it be a crime to 'insult' a religion? or religious beliefs? Rude? Sure! A crime? That's another thing.
 

JJ50

Well-Known Member
Just as well. With a critical brexit vote coming up I'm sure many blasphemous words will soon be spoken.:D

I bet there will, that crazy nonsense will be very bad for the UK if it goes ahead. The UK needs the EU, we are too small to stand alone these days.
 

Dawnofhope

Non-Proselytizing Baha'i
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I bet there will, that crazy nonsense will be very bad for the UK if it goes ahead. The UK needs the EU, we are too small to stand alone these days.

The whole brexit story looks as if England is heading towards disaster from an outsiders perspective. I'm from New Zealand with English ancestors so I really hope your country's leaders can find what is best for everyone.
 

JJ50

Well-Known Member
The whole brexit story looks as if England is heading towards disaster from an outsiders perspective. I'm from New Zealand with English ancestors so I really hope your country's leaders can find what is best for everyone.

The UK is not just England you know. It comprises Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as well. I live in Wales, I am not Welsh, nor was I born in the UK, although I am British.
 

Thief

Rogue Theologian
Here in the UK the crazy blasphemy law was repealed in 2008, it should never have been a crime in the first place. One should be able to say exactly what one wishes about any religion and its god, especially as they are more than likely to be human creations which don't exist in reality.
I agree

but speak straightforward and a believer might call you an infidel
draw sword
and try to cut your head off
 

1213

Well-Known Member
Here in the UK the crazy blasphemy law was repealed in 2008, it should never have been a crime in the first place. One should be able to say exactly what one wishes about any religion and its god, especially as they are more than likely to be human creations which don't exist in reality.

It is interesting that nowadays blasphemy is accepted, but if you deny climate change, say something against homosexuality, don’t accept feminism, or are critical to unlawful immigration, it is like you would be guilty to blasphemy. Can’t avoid to think that modern day god is the “liberalism” that accepts all kind of injustice, but not reason, truth or justice.
 

The Emperor of Mankind

Currently the galaxy's spookiest paraplegic
Here in the UK the crazy blasphemy law was repealed in 2008, it should never have been a crime in the first place. One should be able to say exactly what one wishes about any religion and its god, especially as they are more than likely to be human creations which don't exist in reality.

The blasphemy law was repealed in England & Wales in 2008. Unfortunately one still exists in Scottish law and the Scottish Government is really dragging its heels about repealing it.
 

oldbadger

Skanky Old Mongrel!
........One should be able to say exactly what one wishes about any religion and its god...................

Like what? What exactly would you like to say about any religions and their God/s?

As long as you don't incite crimes, provoke or cause public disorder or cause a breach of the peace, why, wear your tonsils out, but you must expect to hear things about yourself in return.

:p
 

ADigitalArtist

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It is interesting that nowadays blasphemy is accepted, but if you deny climate change, say something against homosexuality, don’t accept feminism, or are critical to unlawful immigration, it is like you would be guilty to blasphemy. Can’t avoid to think that modern day god is the “liberalism” that accepts all kind of injustice, but not reason, truth or justice.
There is no law against speaking out against any of those things. But, as the addage goes, freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom from consequences. If you were an outspoken atheist you would never be able to be president in the US, for example. Not because there's a law against it, but you would be voted right out of the pool. Is that reasonable or just? No, but it is the world we live in.
 

Firemorphic

Activist Membrane
Here in the UK the crazy blasphemy law was repealed in 2008, it should never have been a crime in the first place. One should be able to say exactly what one wishes about any religion and its god, especially as they are more than likely to be human creations which don't exist in reality.

Just because you can say something, doesn't mean your intelligent. Just keep that in mind. People will say anything about anything, is there any line between anything?
If there isn't one though, it could get quite dangerous. (I'm sure you're aware what saying anything you like does in the political world)
 
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