Much of Ireland is intensely religious as a result of it being Catholic, having
a history of religious violence, having a relativity poor GDP and lower
national IQ than the rest of Northern Europe.
Given the, still intense, religious tensions there, the continuation of
blasphemy law may be a positive, much needed calming influence.
Countries that have already overcome such hurdles, but still have
blasphemy laws, (i.e. Germany) however, have no excuse.
