Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Tension often exists between political freedom, particularly freedom of speech, and the belief by some that certain examples of art, literature, speech or other acts are sacrilegious or blasphemous and should therefore be restrained. The extent to which this tension has not been resolved is manifested in numerous instances of controversy and conflict around the world which generally result from a failure to tolerate foreign ideals.Although many laws prohibiting blasphemy have long been repealed, particularly in the West, they remain in place in many countries and jurisdictions (see blasphemy laws). In some cases such laws are still on the books, but are no longer actively enforced.The issue of freedom of speech versus blasphemy cannot be seen in isolation from the role of religion as a source of political power in some societies. In such a society, the people in control of religious doctrine view blasphemy as a threat not only to their religion, but also to their position of power in the social hierarchy. Therefore, in these nations, the official punishments for (and popular responses to) blasphemy, tend to be more severe and violent.Below is a non-exhaustive list of modern incidents which have led to public outcries, persecution, calls for murder, abuse, death threats, assault, or other forms of hostile repression.. }
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- Freedom_of_speech_versus_blasphemy abstract "Tension often exists between political freedom, particularly freedom of speech, and the belief by some that certain examples of art, literature, speech or other acts are sacrilegious or blasphemous and should therefore be restrained. The extent to which this tension has not been resolved is manifested in numerous instances of controversy and conflict around the world which generally result from a failure to tolerate foreign ideals.Although many laws prohibiting blasphemy have long been repealed, particularly in the West, they remain in place in many countries and jurisdictions (see blasphemy laws). In some cases such laws are still on the books, but are no longer actively enforced.The issue of freedom of speech versus blasphemy cannot be seen in isolation from the role of religion as a source of political power in some societies. In such a society, the people in control of religious doctrine view blasphemy as a threat not only to their religion, but also to their position of power in the social hierarchy. Therefore, in these nations, the official punishments for (and popular responses to) blasphemy, tend to be more severe and violent.Below is a non-exhaustive list of modern incidents which have led to public outcries, persecution, calls for murder, abuse, death threats, assault, or other forms of hostile repression.".