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Making blasphemy an offence takes Europe back several centuries Sources News Release http://www.sources.com/Releases/NR709.htm Publisher:  Reporters without Borders Date Written:  04/01/10 Year Published:  2010   Resource Type:  Article/Report/Letter Reporters Without Borders condemns “with the utmost firmness” a new defamation law in Ireland that establishes blasphemy as an offence punishable by a fine of up to 25,000 euros. The law took effect on 1 January. Abstract:  Reporters Without Borders condemns “with the utmost firmness” a new defamation law in Ireland that establishes blasphemy as an offence punishable by a fine of up to 25,000 euros. The law took effect on 1 January. Article 36 defines blasphemy as publishing or uttering “matter that is grossly abusive or insulting in relation to matters held sacred by any religion, thereby causing outrage among a substantial number of the adherents of that religion.” It adds that judges could regard “genuine lit... To read the full release go to http://www.sources.com/Releases/NR709.htm Topics Blasphemy Free Speech Freedom from Religion Freedom of Expression Ireland Religion Religion & Society Religious Criticism Religious Diversity Religious Liberty Religious Persecution

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