In the News – Jan 1 to Jan 7
This blasphemy law would have Father Ted spinning in his grave (opinion piece by Sharon Owens in the Belfast Telegraph, 6 Jan) Atheists rally over blasphemy law (news item by Elaine Edwards in Irish Times, 4 Jan) Blasphemy laws will set a dangerous global precedent (opinion piece by Philip Hensher ...
Atheist Ireland Publishes 25 Blasphemous Quotes
From today, 1 January 2010, the new Irish blasphemy law becomes operational, and we begin our campaign to have it repealed. Blasphemy is now a crime punishable by a €25,000 fine. The new law defines blasphemy as publishing or uttering matter that is grossly abusive or insulting in relation to ...