Questions tagged [blasphemy]
Offensive act or language directed towards God or the worshipers. Insulting God.
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According to Catholicism, is ”damn” a blasphemous expression?
A lot of things in today's culture have names with the word "damn" in them, e.g., the restaurant Hattie B's Hot Chicken has a menu option named "Damn Hot". I'm sure it was a sin ...
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How did theologians conclude that blasphemy of the Holy Spirit meant a refusal for repentance?
Matthew 12:22-32 and Mark 3:22-30 both tell the account of the Christ casting out devils while Pharisees accused Him of being possessed by Beelzebub. The Christ rebukes them and declares the following ...
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Who is the pardoning authority for Sin against the Holy Spirit? [closed]
In Mtt 12:32-33, Jesus speaks about the Sin against the Holy Spirit. He elaborates that blasphemy against the Son of God will be forgiven, but that against the Holy Spirit will not be. Now, ...
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How do various denominations interpret Jesus’ declaration of “Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit” as an unforgivable sin [closed]
A few times questions about “Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit” have been asked on this site and then closed as either “off topic” since they are interpretative per denomination, or closed as “...
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Is literary symbolism blasphemy?
C.S. Lewis is widely known to have been a devout Christian. In Narnia, the lion Aslan seems to symbolize Jesus. He is executed in the first book in a manner not entirely unlike crucifixion and ...
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How do Trinitarians who argue the 'ego eimi' at John 8:58 ought to be translated 'I AM' explain the lack of reactions to the same phrase?
At John 8:58, Jesus says
"Before Abraham was born, I am the one." (REV)
The Greek is
πρὶν Ἀβραὰμ γενέσθαι ἐγὼ εἰμί
Because the Jews then pick up stones, some Trinitarians believe there is ...
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Was the theory of many extraterrestrial worlds considered blasphemous by the Roman Catholic Church during the 16th century?
According to Martiniz A. A., the main accusation of Giordano Bruno from the inquisition is simply the ideas of many-worlds: No other accusation was invoked even half as much.
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What are the 5 blaphemies against the Immaculate Heart of Mary?
What are the 5 blasphemies against the Immaculate Heart of Mary that Our Lady of Fatima mentioned? Which sects utter these blasphemies?
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According to the Catholic Church is it offensive to dress as a Catholic priest and perform “communion”?
In the context of a conversation about cultural appropriation, I was trying to convey to another person how offensive it can be to see one’s cultural traditions turned into a performance by someone ...
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According to Trinitarians, if Jesus was saying things that clearly made Him out to be God, why didn't Caiaphas mention it at Jesus' trial?
Jesus claiming to be God would have been a clear case of blasphemy (unless, of course, he actually was God).
Yet before his trial, according to Matthew 26
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Is "God damn it" blasphemy?
Non-Christian here. I have heard that "God damn it" or "God damn [that person]" is blasphemy because you are telling God what to do. But other interpretations are that it's only ...
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How did the early Christians and Apostles Get into the temple? Shouldn't they have been stoned by the Jews for preaching Jesus as God?
How did the early Christians and Apostles get into the temple? Shouldn't they have been stoned by the Jews for preaching Jesus as God? Acts 2:46-47 reads:
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Are jokes like those listed here blasphemous, according to Catholicism? [duplicate]
Are jokes like those listed here blasphemous?
Whisky is the real holy water [source]
They want to know what the doctor gives me so that they can take it too, they who struggle just as I do. But I do ...
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If Jesus is not God according to Jehovah’s Witnesses, why was He accused of blasphemy?
Denying the deity of Jesus Christ is one of the core beliefs of the Jehovah Witnesses: Jehovah’s Witnesses View of Christ.
John 5:18 states,
For this cause therefore the Jews were seeking all the ...
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When did the practice of tearing one's own garments start among the Jews?
At Matt 26: 63-65 we see:
"But Jesus was silent. And the high priest said to him, “I adjure you by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.” Jesus said to him, “You have said ...
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Why are the offenses against Blessed Virgin Mary are called blasphemies instead of sin?
There are five types of offenses and blasphemies committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary:
Blasphemies against the Immaculate Conception.
Blasphemies against Her Perpetual Virginity.
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Are brief blasphemous deliberate thoughts a mortal sin according to Catholicism?
Are brief blasphemous deliberate thoughts a mortal sin according to Catholicism?
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According to Reformed theology, is teaching a false Trinitarian concept considered blasphemy?
There are several people that do not understand the trinity. I hear things such as "God is like water. He is liquid, steam, and solid". This analogy actually comes with a longer explanation about how ...
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Why is blasphemy against the Son or Father forgiven but blasphemy against the Spirit isn't forgiven? [closed]
Matthew 12:31–32 (RSV)
31 Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. 32 And whoever says a word against the Son ...
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Carrying the cross: a profane act or religious act?
Recently, in Brazil, a transsexual performed the crucifixion of Jesus. As one would guess, this event had a very strong response from Christians around the country.
I wonder, however, if the feelings ...
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What is LDS policy/teaching on not taking God's name in vain in languages where it is extremely common?
Latter-day Saints, like many Christians, are encouraged to not use phrases like "Oh my God!" because they are seen as violations of the commandment to not take the name of God "in vain." However, in ...
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Are there examples of English words and phrases that are associated with blasphemy of the Virgin Mary?
You may have heard "For the love of God" or "For God's sakes", but those are directed at God or Christ or both.
But are there examples of English words and phrases that are associated with or evolved ...
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Is there a Biblical basis for the concept of being allowed to "be angry with God" or "tell him just how we feel"
I've heard, on multiple occasions, from my church and others that it's "okay to be angry with God" or that we can tell him how upset we are with him about something, etc.
It may seem silly, but this ...
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Blaspheme one part of the Trinity but not the whole?
Luke 12:10 NIV
And anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be
forgiven him; but to him who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, it
will not be forgiven
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Why is blasphemy against Mary, mother of God, bad?
Source: Blaspheming Mary no longer crime. (1996). National Catholic Reporter, 33(5), 7.
I searched for "blasphemy" and "Mary" on EbscoHost and found an article from 1996 that stated that the ...
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If one's entry into the church is solemnized by baptism, then how does one leave the church?
If one's entry into the church is solemnized by baptism, then how does one leave the church? What are the ways that one may leave the church?
apostasy
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Which biblical verse was used against Galileo?
Which biblical verse was used against Galileo by the Church to punish him for his blasphemy? Which biblical doctrine was erroneously interpreted by Galileo for such a punitive action by the Church?
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Should a Christian read books known to be heretical / blasphemous / against Christianity? [closed]
Inspired by: May Christians read self improvement books?
May we read un-Christian books? Should we?
In what circumstances?
What guidelines should be used to decide on this?
Some examples of books ...
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What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? [closed]
In Matthew 12:31-32, Jesus says:
Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people,
but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. And whoever
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Is praying for the wealth of the Stocks Exchange blasphemy? [closed]
In the news I saw an American politician praying for growing stock market prices. Isn't this considered blasphemy, according to Christian beliefs, like praying to the golden calf?
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