Blasphemy, or a Storm in a Chalice?

**Zippy** · 1 August 2009, 14:03

A stupid law that should have been repealed a very long time ago.

I'm not taking a position on belief (as it were) but I recall Jesus didn't have much time for wealthy temples and idolatry so can't see how a quick one on an altar could offend God.

**Gonzo** · 1 August 2009, 14:09

Blasphemy is illegal?

Christ on a bike.

**TroubleAtMill** · 1 August 2009, 14:09

Originally posted by NickFitz View Post

I can't really see what all the fuss is about, myself (NSFW)

I thought that was a scene from the latest Harry Potter movie!

**BrilloPad** · 1 August 2009, 14:13

Originally posted by NickFitz View Post

BBC: "'Blasphemy' row over erotic shots".

I can't really see what all the fuss is about, myself (NSFW)

As a practicing christian I think this sort of publicity is what those involved are looking for. They should be deprived of it.

**HairyArsedBloke** · 1 August 2009, 14:27

If it was two guys there would be riots!

**centurian** · 1 August 2009, 14:30

Originally posted by Zippy View Post

A stupid law that should have been repealed a very long time ago.

I'm not taking a position on belief (as it were) but I recall Jesus didn't have much time for wealthy temples and idolatry so can't see how a quick one on an altar could offend God.

It was - in the "Criminal Justice and Immigration Act" (2008). Good riddance. Any religion that needs laws to protect them ain't worth much IMHO.

The "Racial and Religious Hatred Act" (2006) could still be used if a blasphemous act is intended to incite hatred, but that hardly applies to porno shoots.

They're probably using one of the Copyright laws - citing that he didn't get permission before shooting (no pun intended)

**Pogle** · 1 August 2009, 15:13

I don't know anything about blasphemy - but the photographer knew exactly what he was doing in drumming up lots of publicty.

Frankly I am offended by the fact that he has no respect for other peoples faith an their place of worship.

I find the shot I saw, hackneyed and trite and not remotely erotic and its being in taken in a church added nothing to it.

I'm not shocked - just pissed off that people think its OK to have so little respect

**Tingles** · 1 August 2009, 15:14

I care this much >-<

**Pogle** · 1 August 2009, 15:16

Originally posted by Tingles View Post

I care this much >-<

Yes you have your bacon roll to worry about

Blasphemy, or a Storm in a Chalice?