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Originally Posted by Betonov
And let me guess, no such laws against critisizing christianity.
Don't get me wrong, I made an art form out of mocking christianity, but still it's wrong, whats with all the privilege.
I'm liberal but this is too much
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nope, there is no special privilege for Islam. The blasphemy law, as I call it, is valid for all religions:
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Section 166 Insulting of Faiths, Religious Societies and Organizations Dedicated to a Philosophy of Life
(1) Whoever publicly or through dissemination of writings (Section 11 subsection (3)) insults the content of others' religious faith or faith related to a philosophy of life in a manner that is capable of disturbing the public peace, shall be punished with imprisonment for not more than three years or a fine.
(2) Whoever publicly or through dissemination of writings (Section 11 subsection (3)) insults a church, other religious society, or organization dedicated to a philosophy of life located in Germany, or their institutions or customs in a manner that is capable of disturbing the public peace, shall be similarly punished.
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http://www.iuscomp.org/gla/statutes/StGB.htm#166
Personally I think this law is bs. Note that critizism per se is not forbidden, but "capable of disturbing the public peace" can mean anything and nothing. No special muslim section however, all these funny sects can sue someone...