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I’m sometimes asked to support blasphemy laws. I never will.

Today in the debate on the persecution of Christians, I spoke up for true tolerance - agreeing to disagree - and against blasphemy laws, which can drive persecution.

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“Toleration is the belief that one should not interfere with behaviour or actions of which one disapproves. It has two essential characteristics: disapproval of particular behaviour and a refusal to impose one’s views on others." (Continued)
... "Someone cannot be described as tolerant of something of which he approves.”

Learn more about the principle of toleration in Principles for a Free Society by Dr Nigel Ashford:

stevebaker.info/2013/03/princi…
And here’s an article I wrote for the @BucksFreePress after some ill-judged remarks by the Mayor at the time of the Charlie Hebdo attack.

We must stand for a free, open and tolerant society.

bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/11746855.…
Our society would be much improved if we all respected the legitimate sensitivities of others and if we were slow to anger and quick to forgive.

But there can be no blasphemy laws.
Discover more about the persecution of Christians via @OpenDoorsUK here:

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