Russians could now go to prison for blasphemy-CathNews NZ/Pacific

Russians could now go to prison for blasphemy

Friday, July 5th, 2013

While most of the Western World turns a blind eye to blasphemy, Russia has just enacted a tough law that imposes heavy fines or even a prison term.

The law applies to “public acts that manifest patent disrespect for society and are committed with the aim of offence to the religious feelings of believers”.

The Russian Orthodox Church supports the new legislation but believes it is not harsh enough.

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