Blasphemy laws

Due to the Christian heritage of America, many states had laws against blasphemy, some of which are still on the books today.[1][2][3]

In the United Kingdom, blasphemy laws were abolished as part of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008.[4]

In many Islamic countries, blasphemy was and still is punishable by death.

## See also[edit]

* Persecution of atheists
* Atheism vs. Islam
* Atheism vs. Christianity
* Sociology of "atheism is un-American" view
* Atheism vs. religion
* Atheophobia

## References[edit]

1. ↑ [The General Laws of Massachusetts, http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/272-36.htm Chapter 272, Section 36].
2. ↑ Mich. Comp. Laws Section 750.102
3. ↑ Mich. Comp. Laws Section 750.103
4. ↑ http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2008/ukpga_20080004_en_1