Blasphemy Day
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Blasphemy Day, also known as International Blasphemy Day or International Blasphemy Rights Day, educates individuals and groups about blasphemy laws and defends freedom of expression, especially the open criticism of religion which is criminalized in many countries. Blasphemy Day was introduced as a worldwide celebration by the Center for Inquiry in 2009.[1]
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Blasphemy Day | |
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Observed by | Various countries, mostly European and North American - none officially |
Type | Cultural |
Significance | A day celebrating blasphemy (as defined in the various national, state or religious laws) |
Celebrations | Educating about the importance of freedom of expression, even opinions contrary to religions or offensive to religious people |
Date | September 30 |
Next time | 30 September 2024 (2024-09-30) |
Frequency | Annual |
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Events worldwide on the first annual Blasphemy Day in 2009 included an art exhibit in Washington, D.C., and a free speech festival in Los Angeles.[2]