The brand new episode of the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s “Secular Spotlight” YouTube show reveals the astonishing fact that blasphemy laws still exist in this country.
Blasphemy laws may sound like a thing of the past, but six states still have them on the books. FFRF’s Ryan Jayne and Mickey Dollens explore the history of such laws in the United States, explain how you can help repeal these archaic laws, and speak with filmmaker George Kalman about his successful challenge to Pennsylvania’s blasphemy law.
“Who gets to define what blasphemy is? You know, what is or is not blasphemy?” Jayne begins. “That’s always going to be a danger, even for people who are really deeply religious.”
You can catch this episode of “Secular Spotlight” on FFRF’s YouTube channel, or on your smart TV after downloading FFRF’s free app, Freethought TV, which also highlights FFRF’s other video programming. Previous episodes include a warning about Wisconsin’s proposed constitutional amendment that will exempt places of worship from emergency measures, and a deep dive into India’s ruling Hindu nationalist movement with Faria Rehman of Hindus for Human Rights. Make sure you’re subscribed to FFRF’s YouTube channel for all the latest updates!
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to defending the constitutional principle of separation between state and church and educating the public on matters relating to nontheism. With more than 40,000 members across the country, FFRF is the largest association of freethinkers (atheists, agnostics and humanists) in North America. For more information, visit ffrf.org.
