blasphemy
Example Sentences
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I know it is absolute blasphemy to say this, but I like to see all the north-east clubs do well.
From BBC
She also represented those accused of blasphemy -- an incendiary charge -- as well as Afghans who face crackdowns by the authorities.
From Barron's
She also represented those accused of blasphemy -- an incendiary charge in Pakistan -- as well as Afghans who face crackdowns by the authorities.
From Barron's
Nigeria's Supreme Court has in the past ruled that blasphemy allegations must be proven in a court of law.
From BBC
There cannot be, since blasphemy depends on the acknowledgment of the sacred.
From Salon
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