How can we avoid another Batley Grammar blasphemy row?

Mar 27, 2024 by

by Stephen Webb, Spectator: Dame Sara Khan, the government’s adviser on social cohesion, has produced a powerful and brave report with some stark findings which should make for seriously uncomfortable reading among political and public...

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The charge of blasphemy – backed by threats of violence – is being used to silence criticism of Islam

Mar 13, 2024 by

by Frank Furedi, Daily Mail: And our cherished freedoms are in peril. During the Middle Ages and beyond, thousands of people were put to death in Britain and across Europe for the abominable crime of ‘blasphemy’. In 1656, the Quaker James...

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Banning Islamophobia: Blasphemy Law by the Backdoor

Mar 9, 2024 by

by Frederick Attenborough, Free Speech Union: The FSU recently published Banning Islamophobia: Blasphemy Law by the Backdoor, a research briefing by Tim Dieppe, and we’re pleased to say that it has since gained significant media traction...

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A Labour Government is likely to ban criticism of Islam & Mohammed

Jan 25, 2024 by

from New Culture Forum: Labour has adopted a chilling definition of “Islamophobia” which, if Labour wins the next Election, it’s expected to incorporate into its proposed Race Equality Act. A Blasphemy Law in 2020s UK....

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Pictured: Priest replaces Joseph for same-sex nativity scene

Dec 24, 2023 by

from The Daily Telegraph: Parish priest defends having two mothers of baby Jesus as reflective of modern families. A church nativity scene featuring two mothers of the Baby Jesus instead of the conventional Mary and Joseph has sparked...

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‘Blasphemy’ in Schools

Nov 21, 2023 by

from Policy Exchange: Self-Censorship and Security Fears Amongst British Teachers. Exclusive polling published by Policy Exchange – conducted by YouGov – exposes that a de facto blasphemy code is being introduced to our schools. In...

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