Blasphemy, Insult and Hatred
Title | Blasphemy, Insult and Hatred PDF eBook |
Author | European Commission for Democracy through Law |
Publisher | Council of Europe |
Pages | 318 |
Release | 2010-01-01 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 9789287166784 |
Mutual understanding and acceptance is perhaps the main challenge of modern society. Diversity is undoubtedly an asset, but cohabiting with people of different backgrounds and ideals calls for a new ethic of responsible intercultural relations, in Europe and in the World. This book tries to answer a series of pertinent and poignant questions arising from these issues, such as whether it is still possible to criticise ideas when this may be considered hurtful to certain religious feelings; whether society is hostage to the excessive sensitivity of certain individuals; or what legal responses there may be to these phenomena, and whether criminal law is the only answer.
Blasphemy, insult and hatred - Finding answers in a democratic society (Science and Technique of democracy No.47).
Title | Blasphemy, insult and hatred - Finding answers in a democratic society (Science and Technique of democracy No.47). PDF eBook |
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Mutual understanding and acceptance is perhaps the main challenge of modern society. Diversity is undoubtedly an asset, but cohabiting with people of different backgrounds and ideas calls for a new ethic of responsible intercultural relations, in Europe and in the world.This book tries to answer a series of pertinent and poignant questions arising from these issues, such as whether it is still possible to criticise ideas when this may be considered hurtful to certain religious feelings; whether society is hostage to the excessive sensitivity of certain individuals; or what legal responses there may be to these phenomena, and whether criminal law is the only answer. Venice Commission.
Tackling Blasphemy, Insult and Hatred in a Democratic Society
Title | Tackling Blasphemy, Insult and Hatred in a Democratic Society PDF eBook |
Author | Council of Europe European Commission for Democracy through Law |
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Pages | 343 |
Release | 2008 |
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Offensive Speech, Religion, and the Limits of the Law
Title | Offensive Speech, Religion, and the Limits of the Law PDF eBook |
Author | Nicholas Hatzis |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 208 |
Release | 2021-05-06 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 0191076082 |
Is the government ever justified in restricting offensive speech? This question has become particularly important in relation to communications which offend religious sensibilities. It is often argued that insulting a person's beliefs is tantamount to disrespecting the believer; that insults are a form of hatred or intolerance; that the right to religious freedom includes a more specific right not to be insulted in one's beliefs; that religious minorities have a particularly strong claim to be protected from offence; and that censorship of offensive speech is necessary for the prevention of social disorder and violence. None of those arguments is convincing. Drawing on law and philosophy, this book argues that there is no moral right to be protected from offence and that, while freedom of religion is an important right that grounds negative and positive obligations for the state, it is unpersuasive to interpret constitutional and human rights provisions as including a right not to be caused offence. Rather, we have good reasons to think of public discourse as a space for the expression of all viewpoints about the ethical life, including those which some will find offensive. This is necessary to sustain a society's capacity for self-reflection and change.
Future of Blasphemy
Title | Future of Blasphemy PDF eBook |
Author | Austin Dacey |
Publisher | A&C Black |
Pages | 209 |
Release | 2012-01-26 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 1441183922 |
Critical examination of the contemporary debates in Europe and the international community over 'incitement to religious hatred' and the 'defamation of religions'.
Blasphemy and Freedom of Expression
Title | Blasphemy and Freedom of Expression PDF eBook |
Author | Jeroen Temperman |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 771 |
Release | 2017-11-16 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 1108416918 |
This book details the legal ramifications of existing anti-blasphemy laws and debates the legitimacy of such laws in Western liberal democracies.
Putting Faith in Hate
Title | Putting Faith in Hate PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Moon |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 174 |
Release | 2018-02-15 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 1108554202 |
To allow or restrict hate speech is a hotly debated issue in many societies. While the right to freedom of speech is fundamental to liberal democracies, most countries have accepted that hate speech causes significant harm and ought to be regulated. Richard Moon examines the application of hate speech laws when religion is either the source or target of such speech. Moon describes the various legal restrictions on hate speech, religious insult, and blasphemy in Canada, Europe and elsewhere, and uses cases from different jurisdictions to illustrate the particular challenges raised by religious hate speech. The issues addressed are highly topical: speech that attacks religious communities, specifically anti-Muslim rhetoric, and hateful speech that is based on religious doctrine or scripture, such as anti-gay speech. The book draws on a rich understanding of freedom of expression, the harms of hate speech, and the role of religion in public life.