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Definition:
Blasphemy has been a crime since the very earliest times for which we have records
and it characteristic of a political system which is at least partially
theocratic.
Defining blasphemy is difficult because what it is ends up being dependent upon the religious views of whoever is doing the investigating. Thus, the existence of blasphemy always takes two to exist: a giver and a receiver. Generally speaking, however, it involves some sort of insult towards or evil speaking about God, God's attributes or God's instructions.
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What is the Philosophy of Religion?
Sometimes confused with theology, the Philosophy of Religion is the philosophical study of religious beliefs, religious doctrines, religious arguments and religious history. The line between theology and the philosophy of religion isn't always sharp, but the primary difference is that theology tends to be apologetical in nature, committed to the defense of particular religious positions, whereas Philosophy of Religion is committed to the investigation of religion itself, rather than the truth of any particular religion.
