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== Modern society ==

== Modern society ==

The [[First Amendment]] protects speech, even blasphemy, in the [[United States]].  Many modern films and television programs espouse blasphemous behavior and society's [[liberal|liberals]] and [[atheism|atheists]] often promote it as if it is fun and appropriate.

The [[First Amendment]] protects speech, even blasphemy, in the [[United States]].  Many modern films and television programs espouse blasphemous behavior and society's [[liberal]]s and [[atheism|atheists]] often promote it as if it is fun and appropriate.

== Blasphemy Laws ==

== Blasphemy Laws ==

Due to the Judeo-Christian heritage of America, many states had laws against blasphemy, some of which are still on the books today.<ref>[The General Laws of Massachusetts, http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/272-36.htm  Chapter 272, Section 36].</ref><ref>Mich. Comp. Laws [http://law.onecle.com/michigan/750-michigan-penal-code/mcl-750-102.html Section 750.102]</ref> <ref>Mich. Comp. Laws [http://law.onecle.com/michigan/750-michigan-penal-code/mcl-750-103.html Section 750.103]</ref>

Due to the Judeo-Christian heritage of America, many states had laws against blasphemy, some of which are still on the books today.<ref>[The General Laws of Massachusetts, http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/272-36.htm  Chapter 272, Section 36].</ref><ref>Mich. Comp. Laws [http://law.onecle.com/michigan/750-michigan-penal-code/mcl-750-102.html Section 750.102]</ref><ref>Mich. Comp. Laws [http://law.onecle.com/michigan/750-michigan-penal-code/mcl-750-103.html Section 750.103]</ref>

In the [[United Kingdom]], blasphemy laws were abolished as part of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008.<ref>http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2008/ukpga_20080004_en_1</ref>

In the [[United Kingdom]], blasphemy laws were abolished as part of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008.<ref>http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2008/ukpga_20080004_en_1</ref>