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<blockquote>But whoever blasphemes against the [[Holy Spirit]] never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin. ([[Gospel of Mark|Mark]] 3:29)</blockquote>  In context, this is considered to be attributing the works of God to [[Satan]].  The teachers of the law acknowledged that [[Jesus]] was curing people of evil spirits, but then accused [[Jesus]] of having the power to drive evil spirits out of people because He Himself was possessed by an evil spirit. (Mark 3:22)

<blockquote>But whoever blasphemes against the [[Holy Spirit]] never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin. ([[Gospel of Mark|Mark]] 3:29)</blockquote>  In context, this is considered to be attributing the works of God to [[Satan]].  The teachers of the law acknowledged that [[Jesus]] was curing people of evil spirits, but then accused [[Jesus]] of having the power to drive evil spirits out of people because He Himself was possessed by an evil spirit. (Mark 3:22)

In some states around the world blasphemy is illegal<ref>For example, [http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/272-36.htm The General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 272, Section 36].</ref>

In many countries in the world, (including several states in America<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>) blasphemy is illegal, with various punishments. In the [[United Kingdom]], blasphemy laws are in the process of being removed from the books. In Many [[Islamic]] countries, blasphemy is punishable by death.

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