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Blasphemy Should Still Be An Offence, Even On A Web-site Like This!
I think blasphemy is the offence of speaking or written matter relating to ''God, Jesus Christ, the Bible, or the Book of Common Prayer,'' intended to wound the feelings of humankind or excite contempt and hatred against the church by law established, or to promote immorality. There is far too much of it on this site!
 Legislator  11 Nov 2009 15:04
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The blasphemy law protects God's people from the nasty vindictive wounds of poor lost souls intent on inflicting their vicious, wicked deceitful cruel tongues on the high moral standards practiced by all who adhere to God's good graces.
 
 Tomcat  13 Nov 2009 16:12
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Obviously all those voting on the Against side are scheming, two-faced, right-wing, egotistical, self-preserving, blasphemous Machiavellian, intransigent, deceitful, hypocritical, debaters, with a blatant sheer disregard for the law.
 
 JoeNine  12 Nov 2009 16:32
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 That's funny. It's a good imitation except it’s a bit too coherent.
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 12 Nov 2009 17:21
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Absolutely. It would make me very sad to think I wasn't offending anyone with my blasphemy. I put a lot of work into it. I deserve my satisfaction.
 
 finsch  11 Nov 2009 23:57
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 It seems quite obvious to me master finsch you are seeking after absolution in a self-conscious-and-trying-too-hard-to-make-up-for-it kind of way...;-)
by  Legislator
 12 Nov 2009 15:49
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READ CAREFULLY: By definition blasphemy absolutely is an offence. The act of disagereeing with God and religion is in fact blasphemy or heresy or whatever you want to call it. BUT, being an offence is NOT the same thing as being illegal or being censorable. Lots of blasphemy is committed on this site. NONE of that blasphemy warrants being censored. It's a debate site, if you don't want a fair and open debate then don't play in this sandbox. Go have your religious debate in a religious chat room instead.

But yes, blasphemy is an offence, users on this site who are offended have every right to say they are offended, and indeed some of the blasphemy is committed maliciously and with extreme bias against all things and people religious. They have a right to say those things, you have a right to express your offence by it.
 
 Grenache  11 Nov 2009 21:53
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 As I said the other day, blasphemy is a victimless crime. It's only offensive if someone can produce a "god" and show it exists. Otherwise, "blasphemy" is a made up crime about made up "gods" used to justify hate and violence in place of rational argument.
by  K9
 13 Nov 2009 07:56
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It is a offence against a God, and the Holy Father, the a Pope, too! It is a crime, where is a justice in this a world?
 
 Lathario  11 Nov 2009 15:38
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 howcan i offend a god i don't believe in:- ahh!! therebye sits the point. what you don't like is that i don't agree with you !!!!!!!!!!!!1
by  Nicadeamus
 11 Nov 2009 15:44
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They use to stone them in my day, now they want to change the law so they can get stoned. There has been a huge moral decline since these wastrels have been allowed to run riot with their evil viper tongues! Prosecute them I say, they are guilty as charged!
 
 Methuselah  11 Nov 2009 15:34
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 how old are you? the only people doing the stoning now are moslem.
by  Nicadeamus
 11 Nov 2009 15:46
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There are many blasphemous debaters on this site, ALL ARE EXTREMELY GUILTY OF EXPRESSING BLASPHEMY!
 
 LordDaniel  11 Nov 2009 15:28
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 only by christian definition
by  Nicadeamus
 11 Nov 2009 15:52
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There is far too much evil being portrayed on this site, with an impious purpose to derogate from the divine majesty, and to alienate the minds of others from the love and reverence of ''God.'' There are far too many debaters purposely using words concerning ''God,'' calculated and designed to impair and destroy the reverence, respect, and confidence due to ''Him,'' as the intelligent creator, governor, and judge of the world. These debaters in their willful and malicious attempt to lessen the human reverence of ''God,'' by denying ''His'' existence, or ''His'' attributes as an intelligent creator, governor, and judge of all, in such a way as to prevent human kind having confidence in ''God,'' as such, is willful blasphemy. Blasphemy statutes still exist in many states, and should be enforced to prevent the moral decline in the USA, and the UK, and other countries, too!
 
 Legislator  11 Nov 2009 15:15
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 your view only applies to christianity. That is a religion and not the religion i subscribe too. Are you saying that i shouldn't express an opinion contrary to yours. I have no respect for your faith as i ascribe most of the henious crimes throughout the past millenia to those who's view was so warped by their defence of christianity or to a power hungry elite at it's head. the only thing i can put it all down to is fear. A fear of contradiction on the part of those who knew their stance was untenable without suppression.
by  Nicadeamus
 11 Nov 2009 15:34
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There is one main flaw with this ever becoming law. There are ppl who do not believe in God and those ppl are not committing blasphemy as they do not believe there is anyone to blaspheme. As for ppl promoting immorality who decides what is immoral for one persons idea on the subject do not agree with all ppl. Lastly if there was a law to protect you from hearing what you consider blasphemy then a law would also have to be passed for those who do not believe in God so that you can't talk about God because it would be blasphemy to those who do not believe. So if you want a law banning blasphemy you would lose the right to talk about God at all.
 
 boy2girl31  07 Feb 2010 09:19
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I am afraid no one has the right to never be offended. For Christ's sake.
 
 StBalders  14 Nov 2009 11:06
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What you need to realise is that not everyone believes in christianity :S
 
 mollyjmojo  14 Nov 2009 03:47
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Blasphemy should be a requirement. Then at least if you have cursed God, you have the right to pontificate about His existence.
 
 2free  14 Nov 2009 02:31
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I might be wrong, but I'm reading this as a suggestion to ban blasphemy. Free Speech anyone?
 
 Quincel  13 Nov 2009 18:55
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Fine, but blasphemy also applies to every other supposed god out there, therefore every church on the planet, in putting one god above another, is guilty of blasphemy.

Let's close all the churches and outlaw religion. Oh wait, that's blasphemy too!
 
 Cephus  13 Nov 2009 16:10
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 I can never understand why such a capitalistic right-wing staunch atheist, such as yourself cephus, promotes such a non-prophet organization?...;-)
by  LordDaniel
 13 Nov 2009 16:30
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Is this a Christian site? I'm just askin'.
 
 my2cents2u  13 Nov 2009 15:30
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 PS. I don't disagree that blasphemy is wrong in the eyes of God, but I do believe that other people have the right to express their opinions and beliefs.
by  my2cents2u
 13 Nov 2009 15:34
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I think it is a free speech issue--we don't want government controlling our thoughts. I'm sure the same folks who want to protect free speech and adamantly opposed to censorship of the right to blasphemy would also be strong supporters of one's right to speak in condemnation of homosexuality or abortion or any other moral issue. I would hate to think that the devout adherents of free speech (myself included) would tolerate such a double standard. Or is "hate speech" reserved only for censorship of the moral issues that are dear to them?
 
 charlee  13 Nov 2009 14:05
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 Well, surprise surprise surprise....
by  K9
 13 Nov 2009 14:54
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I enjoy destroying God's power with my little finger. He is a weak, stupid leader. What are you going to do now? What is your "plan" for dealing with me? You don't have one short of killing me, way to go, another token from the religious masses
 
 Frenchroll  13 Nov 2009 12:33
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The church has so much contempt and hatred for everyone else, yet they expect everyone to adhere to their codes and traditions. It's truly naive.

Satan says hi.
 
 RoboHippo  13 Nov 2009 08:04
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Who, then will be the blaspheme police? What if the blaspheme police agree with something that is said which could be construed as blasphemy by some dirt worshipping heathen? How's this for a concept...before you make ridiculous questions....think it through to its logical conclusion,, have a suggestion available for practical implementation.....and work forward from that point. Obviously, as you are blinded by your own beleif system to even an infantile system of logic.....we find ourselves here
 
 skidog67  11 Nov 2009 21:20
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 Your infantile system of rambling logic slippery dog offers too many options that are all snake, and no ladders. if you have such blatant offensively noticeable bottom rung disregard for the law, which one can only presume from the echoings of your poorly written shuddering conclusions, then may I suggest that the only alternative for you is a stretch of bird, on a strict diet of bread and water. This would greatly assist you with your perceptive eyesight!...;-)
by  Legislator
 12 Nov 2009 16:02
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Religions falsely claim that their "gods" are sooooo great that they can create the Earth and an entire universe, yet their "gods" are so emotionally insecure that making jokes about them threatens their existence?

No. It's the religious who are insecure because their fairy tales are being challenged, not their "gods". Blasphemy is a victimless crime because there are no "gods" to be offended. There are no "gods", period.

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Even if there were "gods" (which there aren't), that such "gods" are more egotistical and childish than a five year old should tell you something. If a "god" is all-knowing and all-seeing, then should have a maturity level that surpasses any human, yet the mythical "god" displays the most juvenile of behaviours.

Also, and of course, Slag avoided the key issue of there being no "gods" proven to exist while falsely claiming I'm avoiding the issue. And I though christians/muslims/jews weren't allowed to "bear false witness" as the old testicles says.
 
 K9  11 Nov 2009 20:25
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 K9 it would help if you addressed the debate topic i.e. law of blasphemy, instead you sound just like an old virus infected PC being rebooted, at first we see only the flicker of bare essential elements initially restoring themselves in your debate response, allowing a rare nanosecond glimpse through your window of clarity, and perspective before all the old bigotry right-wing atheistical clutter gets loaded in.
by  Legislator
 12 Nov 2009 16:10
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Of course it shouldn't be an offence, it's absolutely ridiculous to suggest such a thing. We live in a democracy and to suppress this kind of free speech is undemocratic and dangerous. And plus why should people who don't believe in god be punished, they don't believe in your bible or your god person in the sky so why should the law punish them. This would be kind of like punishing people who don't believe, I'm sure the Catholic Church would just love that.
 
 kddan  11 Nov 2009 17:53
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 As per-usual kddan, a blatant disrepect and contempt for the law. What more can one expect from a right wing, left-handed Atheistical student...;-)
by  Legislator
 12 Nov 2009 16:15
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Anyone who thinks blasphemy should be an offence doesn't deserve to live in a democracy.
 
 Moonstomp  11 Nov 2009 16:43
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 well said sir, give it to 'em
by  Nicadeamus
 11 Nov 2009 16:56
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Christianity tends to kill people that don't agree. What you see as blasphemy is not in the eyes of non-christians. Law should be formulated to protect human rights like the freedom of speech and just because you don't like something doesn't give you the right to legislate against it
 
 Nicadeamus  11 Nov 2009 15:21
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 Listen buster if it is written in stone, then you've got no right to break the established law, you can shove your free speech where the sun don't shine, and your sorry a$$ with it!
by  Legislator
 11 Nov 2009 15:23
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