Ann Widdecombe

We have no blasphemy laws these days but with that freedom comes the responsibility which should always attend the exercise of free speech: truth, courtesy and an awareness of impact. It is the last of these which is so neglected by so much modern comedy.

British Politician

Joanna Southcott

In this manner, I continued with Satan for ten days. His answer and blasphemy were too shocking to pen; till I was worn out with rage and malice against him, I could not bear myself.

English Celebrity

Matt de la Pena

I'm ashamed to admit this, but I didn't read a novel all the way through until after high school. Blasphemy, I know. I'm an author now. Books and words are my world.

American Writer

Salman Rushdie

The writers of the French enlightenment had deliberately used blasphemy as a weapon, refusing to accept the power of the Church to set limiting points on thought.

Indian Novelist

Joe Gilgun

Preacher' - what it's saying is not just blasphemy and good, fun violence. It's asking, 'Where is God?' If he is there, what's he doing?

English Actor

Thomas Paine

Is it not a species of blasphemy to call the New Testament revealed religion, when we see in it such contradictions and absurdities.

English Activist

Dan Savage

One man's blasphemy doesn't override other people's free-speech rights, their freedom to publish, freedom of thought.

David Baddiel

Now 'South Park' - they are interested in blasphemy. They're interested in creating offence for its own sake.

English Comedian

Pope Francis

To say that you can kill in the name of God is blasphemy.

Argentinian Clergyman

George Bernard Shaw

Irish Playwright

Understand that 'blasphemy' can deeply offend believers and is taboo in many cultures.

Cultural Sensitivity

'Blasphemy' often implies a deliberate insult, not just a casual or accidental remark.

Serious Offense

'Blasphemy' is rarely used outside religious contexts and may seem out of place in secular discussions.

Not Secular

Blasphemy can lead to legal consequences in certain countries, including fines or imprisonment.

Legal Ramifications

Legal definitions of 'blasphemy' differ by jurisdiction, affecting what is considered an offense.

Varied Legal Definition

'Blasphemy' in modern legal contexts often involves public statements or publications.

Modern Usage

 for crimes such as homosexuality, adultery, blasphemy, idolatry, talking back to your parents -- and picking up sticks on the Sabbath. Well, let's click the zoom lens down one order of magnitude and look at the century scale.

The surprising decline...

 infrequently blasphemy is what I don't like I spend most of the day teaching children and obviously swearing just does not come into it worse word that they use is probably the word pants pants are you kidding me these tight