The Challenges of Clashing Religious and Political Standards

 

1644 Massachusetts -- Passed the “Against Blasphemy of the Name of God” statute that extended to law against blasphemy to Indians and pagans, as well. It defined “blasphemy of God’s name” as “the obstinate denial of Him, cursing Him, or reproaching His `holy religion’ of Christianity.” It defined “heresy” as “obstinately held errors of opinion that tended to subvert Christianity and destroy people’s souls.” Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/2b1a8a7e427f/the-challenges-of-clashing-religious-and-political-standards