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    blasphemous
    /ˈblasfəməs/

    adjective

    • 1. sacrilegious against God or sacred things; profane: "blasphemous and heretical talk"

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  3. Jul 2, 2024 · Blasphemy, irreverence toward a deity or deities and, by extension, the use of profanity. In Christianity, blasphemy has points in common with heresy but is differentiated from it in that heresy consists of holding a belief contrary to the orthodox one.

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  4. Jul 17, 2024 · Blasphemy - one of the sins mentioned in Scripture that can strike fear into the hearts of people and is considered to be unforgivable. Blasphemy, or sin against the Holy Spirit, is when you take the true work of the Holy Spirit and you speak evil of it, attributing his work to the devil.

  5. 2 days ago · In Islam, blasphemy is impious utterance or action concerning God, [2] but is broader than in normal English usage, including not only the mocking or vilifying of attributes of Islam but denying any of the fundamental beliefs of the religion. [3] .

  6. Jul 6, 2024 · It refers to any act, utterance, or writing that shows disrespect or irreverence towards a religious deity, sacred symbols, or beliefs. The act of blasphemy can vary in form, from spoken words to visual depictions or even written texts.

  7. Jun 28, 2024 · The Bible-wide meaning of the transgression refers to disparaging God, including profaning His name, defaming His character, and slandering His works. Blasphemy can occur through speech, actions, and attitudes. The consequences for blaspheming God are severe.

  8. Jul 17, 2024 · To blaspheme is to speak with contempt about God or to be defiantly irreverent. Blasphemy involves verbal or written reproach of God’s name, character, work, or attributes. Blasphemy was a serious offense in the law given by God to Moses. The Israelites were instructed to worship and obey God.

  9. Jul 3, 2024 · In Pakistan, an accusation of blasphemy — whether true or false, proven or unproven — can lead to extreme violence and, in some cases, the lynching of the accused by a frenzied mob.