Ethics

British Archbishops Question Possible Blasphemy Law Repeal

By Ed Brayton

The British government, in a bold move to join the 19th century, is thinking about repealing their laws against blasphemy. The established Church of England isn't so sure that's a good idea. But boy are they throwing around the weasel words:

The Church of England's archbishops have voiced "serious reservations" over the method and timing of the government's plans to abolish the blasphemy laws and have asked to be reassured about the central position of the Christian religion in relation to the state and society in Britain.

Full post as published by Dispatches from the Culture Wars on March 05, 2008 (boomark / email).