http://www.secularism.org.uk/news/2013/11/danish-blasphemy-law-questioned-by-church-minister
This article talks about how the church wants the abolition of the blasphemy law in Denmark. They argue that this law is a violation to the human right to express their thoughts. They made the comparison to someone who criticised the government, and that it would only affect the people who supported that form of government. The last time someone was trailed because of that law was in 1946 so it is obvious that it has not been an issue and by abolishing the law it will prevent issues with human rights. By abolishing this law people might possibly begin to take drastic actions against the church, something similar to the pussy riot.
I believe that the law should be abolished because it is limiting the right to peoples expression. People have the right to express their religious beliefs in a peaceful way, and if a law prevents it people might have to show their thoughts in more rebellious ways. This is related to what we have seen in class because it shows how laws can sometimes limit peoples rights. It also shows how the government still intervenes in religious matters. The judicial branch should analyse the law to see if it truly limits the human right to expression and if so they should abolish it or make changes.
Nicole,
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice and relevant connection. Why do you think it has taken so long to try and abolish this law? What does this say about the role of religion in modern politics? Is there truly a divide between religion and the government? Why not?