Seems you missed the point of my post
No i didn't
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Seems you missed the point of my post
We have the right to follow Dharma; IF we see something which is Adharmic THEN we should do something about itI believe we MUST defend the right to offend. How else can we weed out destructive ideas? You don't think - for example - that we should offend Neo-Nazis?
What do you think of the Virgin Mary photo?
Should we take more care to respect religious sensibilities?
Or is the freedom to offend an important right?
The same can be said about transgenders. In other words " my made up identity is so fragile, so if you make fun of it "ill need to cancel you or have you fired"
Yeah you honestly make no sense. So just because people get offended when their religious figure gets stepped on that means they are insecure?
I was just about to say you are nothing more than a hater and Anti-theist that it clouds your judgement then I check your religion on your profile lol. Yup seems about right
Agreed, to a certain extent however. Just keep in mind the same way people have the right to offend, others have the right to retaliate in any way they see fit. The same way the offender offended in the way they saw fit. Its a 2 way street
I don’t recall France having blasphemy laws on its books.Five years ago we were all "Charlie" because some fanatics "punished" people for a blasphemous act. Most of the west lauded France for standing up for the right to free speech.
Now, in another country of the EU, a court punishes an artist for using free speech. I hope he'll receive the same sympathy as Charlie Hebdo got.
It's not a stunt. He's in an acclaimed black metal band that is very Satanic and occult in its imagery. That's part of his spiritual expression. My user title and profile post are actually lyrics from Behemoth, his band. The Polish government has been after him before for his beliefs. They have a grudge against him.It's a dumb stunt.
Yes I agree but in reality we know not all criminals get the same and consistent consequence based off the same crimes. Look at the US and how when the rich vs poor, or black vs white sentences.
Back to the main point, It seems Poland does have laws for these types of crimes. Not saying I agree or disagree but it does seem to be the law in Poland
"Adam Darski, was charged under Poland’s blasphemy laws for offending religious sentiment with the photo."
Agreed, to a certain extent however. Just keep in mind the same way people have the right to offend, others have the right to retaliate in any way they see fit. The same way the offender offended in the way they saw fit. Its a 2 way street
No one has the right to retaliate 'in any way they see fit'. That is an odd assertion.
For me, blasphemy laws are bad.
They commonly are applied unevenly, and used to quell free speech
see reply #31If I'm hearing you correctly, you're saying that it can be okay to respond to a verbal criticism with violence??
Blasphemy laws are an immoral, and in some countries illegal, attempt to make offense illegal. Arguably Poland's actions were actually illegal in this case.You are free to offend but not free from the consequences.
offended is one thing - blasphemy laws is quite another.
Blasphemy laws are an immoral, and in some countries illegal, attempt to make offense illegal. Arguably Poland's actions were actually illegal in this case.
Blasphemy laws, such as the one in Poland, appear to be illegal for them since they are members of the UN.As an anti-theist that is your opinion but, not the opinion of all the Christians that took offense to what happened in Poland. Outside if your anti-theist stance, is there any good logical and rational reason why Blasphemy law shouldn't be considered and take just as serious as other offensive laws? Before answering, I ask that you think of the real world ramifications your words/action would actually have instead of just being an anti-theist.
Many laws are based upon morals. Why do you think that it is illegal to murder? To steal? Please don't conflate rational morality with religious morality.You can say what you want and take any stance you wish however, it seems in Poland this person broke the law.
'Adam Darski, was charged under Poland’s blasphemy laws for offending religious sentiment with the photo.'
And since when was morality the standard for law? As I have stated before, i am not taking sides here, I am simply looking at the law and the actions, that's its. If the Polish people disagree with the law they should try and change it.
That covers it all brilliantly!I can say your football team is rubbish - no penalty
I can say your political party is corrupt - no penalty
I can say your favourite band is horrendous - no penalty
BUT
If I say your religion is false - I may be a criminal
Blasphemy laws, such as the one in Poland, appear to be illegal for them since they are members of the UN.
Please don't conflate rational morality with religious morality.