'Blasphemy' laws kill. They are used to persecute minorities including the non-religious. They are used as a political tool of oppression. They lend false legitimacy to extremists who claim the right to murder those accused. They always violate freedom of thought and expression.
https://twitter.com/EndBlasphemyLaw/status/1193937682872885249
Greece was right to abolish 'blasphemy' as part of a bill designed to clear out anachronistic laws earlier this year. The government is so, so wrong to even consider bringing 'blasphemy' back in another form. Ever. #endblasphemylaws … and keep them ended!
Amazing! 1 day later and the Greek justice minister has withdrawn plans to bring back 'blasphemy' law citing negative reactions ekathimerini.com/246382/article…
Protest can work. It's easy to be cynical about "clicktivism" & lobbying, but politicians can be moved by a principled backlash!
Protest can work. It's easy to be cynical about "clicktivism" & lobbying, but politicians can be moved by a principled backlash!
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