Annie Besant

This Old Testament - containing error, folly, absurdity and immorality - is by English statute law declared to be of divine authority, a blasphemy - if there were anyone to be blasphemed - blacker and more insolent than any word ever written or penned by the most hotheaded Freethinker.

English Philosopher

Ben Lindsey

I demand for the unmarried mother, as a sacred channel of life, the same reverence and respect as for the married mother; for Maternity is a cosmic thing and once it has come to pass, our conversation must not be permitted to blaspheme it.

American Judge

Frankie Boyle

There is no doubt I have offended many people. No doubt, also, that I have blasphemed. I sometimes try to offend as part of my routine - after all, the essence of humour, even in a child, is the effort to shock and surprise.

Scottish Comedian

Barbara Jordan

Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans.

American Politician

Daniel Pipes

Ultimately, there is no compromise. Westerners will either retain their civilization, including the right to insult and blaspheme, or not.

American Author

John Wycliffe

It is plain to me that our prelates, in granting indulgences, do commonly blaspheme the wisdom of God.

English Theologian

Morgan Freeman

I'm not one for blaspheming, but that one made me laugh.

American Actor

Blaise Pascal

French Philosopher

Blaspheme can offend religious people; understand cultural contexts before usage.

Religious Sensitivity

Accusing someone of blasphemy is serious and can have legal consequences in some cultures.

Serious Accusation

Understand that blaspheme may have different impacts in secular versus religious societies.

Cultural Relevance

Blaspheme includes actions too; it's not limited to spoken words against the sacred.

Beyond Speech

Blaspheming actions may cross social boundaries and disrupt social harmony.

Social Boundaries

Acts like vandalism of sacred sites can be viewed as non-verbal ways to blaspheme.