Ireland votes to abolish 'medieval' blasphemy law

A referendum was held on whether to change the law, which makes publishing or uttering a blasphemous comment punishable by a fine of 25,000 euros.…

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[azazel]

Ireland has been kicking it lately, but please, do slow down a bit, the faster you go the easier it is to lose control.

[skellingtonmeteoryballoon]

Not one of the many Qurans even have the word blasphemy in it. Even in arabic. Blasphemy was taught in the injeel/torah.

من بنات الله واللات والعزة ومانات المعبود الثالث. صلاة الله ورسوله عليكم.

[aidancodm]

What's ok with judging God?? What's ok with saying he's fake? God is real and all yes campaign will know that on judgement day!

[OpeningSalvo]

I voted to remove it. But where does Euronews get off on calling it "medieval"? Where's your journalisitc integrity Euronews?

Christians, stand up, or watch them die.
Where is your Love.
They have made even Earth that Praises God and awaits The Redemption of the Saints, their enemy.
Woe
When the leaders are foolish and evil, the whole country parishes

[b.hagedash]

I can now freely criticise Ireland's most cherished deity, Connor McGregor has a lousy ground game.

[antimajoosantirawafiz]

Iet them do it what they want and let the God judge them soon if they are wrong or let them flourish if they are right.

[saviorebello]

Will God send another St Patrick to visit Ireland again