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Defamation Act 2009 & Blasphemy

MagicMarker · 2010-10-23 15:41:13

I have to write a short paper on the defamation act and blasphemy law. The defamation part is fine, there's plenty of info available for me to indulge myself. However I find the blasphemy part a bit vague. So I have a few questions if you don't mind. 1. Let's say I were to publicly burn a bible and call the catholic church…

23-10-2010 3:41pm

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I have to write a short paper on the defamation act and blasphemy law. The defamation part is fine, there's plenty of info available for me to indulge myself. However I find the blasphemy part a bit vague. So I have a few questions if you don't mind.

1. Let's say I were to publicly burn a bible and call the catholic church a cult, could a successful action be brought against me?

2. What defenses would I have?

Also, is it clearly stated anywhere what defines a religion? Would it be up to the church to prove they are not a cult?

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