Why we must combat blasphemy laws – Michael Nugent at the European Atheist Conference in Cologne
June 1, 2012 No Comments

Why we must combat blasphemy laws – Michael Nugent at the European Atheist Conference in Cologne

On May 26, Michael Nugent gave this talk about blasphemy laws to the European Atheist Conference in Cologne in Germany.

Jerry Springer the Opera – Satan and Jesus
May 10, 2009 No Comments

Jerry Springer the Opera – Satan and Jesus

Publishing or performing this could be illegal in Ireland if the new blasphemy law is passed.

Is God the Most Unpleasant Character in All Fiction?
May 8, 2009 3 Comments

Is God the Most Unpleasant Character in All Fiction?

Publishing or saying this could be illegal in Ireland if the new blasphemy law is passed: "The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthristy ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, ...

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Jesus Christ! The Musical – Jesus Will Survive
May 8, 2009 No Comments

Jesus Christ! The Musical – Jesus Will Survive

Publishing this could be illegal in Ireland if the new blasphemy law is passed.

Sarah Silverman – My Boyfriend is Catholic
May 7, 2009 No Comments

Sarah Silverman – My Boyfriend is Catholic

Publishing or saying this could be illegal in Ireland if the new blasphemy law is passed.

George Bernard Shaw – Immorality Needs Protection
May 6, 2009 No Comments

George Bernard Shaw – Immorality Needs Protection

In 1909, George Bernard Shaw had a play (The Shewing-Up of Blanco Posnet ) banned for blasphemy. In a masterstroke of unwitting satire, the parliamentary committee examining the matter also suppressed the statement that Shaw gave them in his defence.  Shaw said he deliberately wrote immoral and heretical plays, in ...

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Monty Python – Every Sperm is Sacred
May 6, 2009 1 Comment

Monty Python – Every Sperm is Sacred

Publishing or performing this could be illegal in Ireland if the new blasphemy law is passed.

An Insane God who Requires Blood and Misery
May 4, 2009 No Comments

An Insane God who Requires Blood and Misery

Publishing or saying this could be illegal in Ireland if the new blasphemy law is passed: "But you notice that when the Lord God of Heaven and Earth, adored Father of Man, goes to war, there is no limit. He is totally without mercy -- he, who is called the ...

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Bill Maher on Religion
May 3, 2009 No Comments

Bill Maher on Religion

Publishing or saying this could be illegal in Ireland if the new blasphemy law is passed.

Pope John Paul II Opposed Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws
May 2, 2009 No Comments

Pope John Paul II Opposed Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws

The following is an extract from a speech by Pope John Paul II in May 2003, addressing the new Ambassador to the Holy See from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. "Your Excellency, I am pleased to acknowledge the considerable political reforms which have recently been implemented in Pakistan for the improvement ...

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