Denmark repeals 1683 law against blasphemy
June 06, 2017
The Danish parliament has repealed the nation’s 1683 against blasphemy.
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“Religion should not dictate what is allowed and what is forbidden to say publicly,” said a lawmaker who sponsored the repeal. “It gives religion a totally unfair priority in society.”
Prosecutions under the blasphemy law have been rare, but a 42-year-old man was about to go on trial for posting a video of himself burning the Quran.
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Further information:
- Denmark scraps 334-year-old blasphemy law (The Guardian)
- Quran-burner trial dropped after Danish parliament revokes centuries-old blasphemy law (Independent)
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Posted by: Randal Mandock -
Jun. 07, 2017 7:28 AM ET USA
Just don't arrest the occasional Christian who decides to punch out someone who publicly blasphemes his God. Oops, Christians don't do that any more. Wouldn't be nice.
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Posted by: -
Jun. 07, 2017 12:03 AM ET USA
I don't think anyone should burn a bible or a Quran or for that matter the flag of a given country. When one thinks of blasphemy, it's usually taking the Lord's name in vain or using obscene language.
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Posted by: feedback -
Jun. 06, 2017 9:45 AM ET USA
Political Correctness is the dominant religion in the West. And there is no mercy for those who blaspheme against it.
