Blasphemy
26 entries in the Blasphemy compendium.
BlasphemyBlasphemy is contempt toward a deity or sacred thing.2020 Bangalore riotsViolent protests over a Facebook post targeting Muhammad.Bible desecrationActs of disrespect toward the Bible considered blasphemous in Christianity.Blasphemy DayObserving freedom to criticize religion since 2009.A Brief History of BlasphemyA critique of liberal support for unrestricted blasphemy.Charia HebdoSatirical issue that sparked arson and threats.Defamation of religion and the United NationsUN debates on defamation of religion from 1999 to 2010.Deorum injuriae diis curaeA Latin maxim urging divine rather than legal punishment for blasphemy.Ed the Happy ClownA surreal, blasphemous graphic novel of relentless misfortune.Elder PastitsiosSatirical monk figure whose creator's arrest sparked global debate.Eternal sinA sin that will never be forgiven by God.Everybody Draw Mohammed DayA 2010 free-speech protest against threats over depicting Muhammad.Getting Married (collection)Strindberg's story collection led to a blasphemy prosecution.2019 Ghotki riotsPre-planned attacks on Hindu temples and properties in Ghotki.God Giving Birth1968 painting of a nude woman giving birth as God.Innocence of MuslimsA short film that triggered global protests and violence.Islam and blasphemyBlasphemy in Islam covers denial, insult, and mockery of core beliefs.It Was on a Friday MorningA controversial song from the thief's perspective blaming God.A Letter to Lord EllenboroughShelley's defense of free press against blasphemy prosecution.Lynching of Muhammad WarisMob killed blasphemy suspect at police station in Punjab.The Many Faces of JesusUnproduced pornographic Jesus film that ignited global blasphemy controversy.Satanic Verses controversyA fatwa, killings, and global debate over blasphemy and free expression.Sudanese teddy bear blasphemy caseBritish teacher convicted for teddy bear named Muhammad.Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vainA prohibition against misusing the divine name.Vestal Masturbation T-shirtCradle of Filth shirt that led to multiple arrests.Lynching of Deborah YakubuChristian student stoned to death over alleged blasphemy in Sokoto.
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