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On Blasphemy Laws (Original Post) sakabatou May 2017 OP
Oh, yeah! dchill May 2017 #1
Just so, why does a loving, all knowing and all powerful God Thomas Hurt May 2017 #2
Isn't blasphemy the definition of a victimless "crime?" stopbush May 2017 #3
Blasphemy laws are rooted in fear and oppression. Tobin S. May 2017 #4

Thomas Hurt

(13,903 posts)
2. Just so, why does a loving, all knowing and all powerful God
Mon May 8, 2017, 10:37 AM
May 2017

need blasphemy laws?

God doesn't. Blasphemy laws for mortal oppressors.

Tobin S.

(10,418 posts)
4. Blasphemy laws are rooted in fear and oppression.
Mon May 8, 2017, 04:38 PM
May 2017

I'm more into religion now than I have been in the past, mainly Eastern philosophy, but I will always defend a person's right to speak as he or she pleases regarding religion. Cursing the gods is an inseparable part of being human. I still do it frequently in my head if not outwardly.

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