Blasphemy

Word BLASPHEMY
Character 9
Hyphenation blas phe my
Pronunciations /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

Definitions and meanings of "Blasphemy"

What do we mean by blasphemy?

Contemptuous or profane speech or action concerning God or a sacred entity. noun

An instance of this. noun

Irreverent or impious action or expression in regard to something considered inviolable or sacrosanct. noun

An instance of this. noun

In Old Testament usage, any attempt to diminish the reverence with which Jehovah's name was invested as the Sovereign King of the Jews, or to turn the hearts of the people from their complete allegiance to him. noun

Hence Any impious or profane speaking of God or of sacred things; reproachful, contemptuous, or irreverent words uttered impiously against God or religion. noun

Blasphemy cognizable by common law is described by Blackstone to be “denying the being or providence of God, contumelious reproaches of our Saviour Christ, profane scoffing at the Holy Scripture, or exposing it to contempt or ridicule”; by Kent as “maliciously reviling God or religion”; and by Chief Justice Lemuel Shaw as “speaking evil of the Deity with an impious purpose to derogate from the Divine Majesty, and to alienate the minds of others from the love and reverence of God.” Blasphemy is punished as a crime or a misdemeanor by the laws of many nations. In the Roman Catholic Church, language irreverent toward the Virgin Mary and the saints is also held to be blasphemy. noun

Evil speaking or abusive language against anything held sacred: as, “blasphemy against learning,” noun

An indecent or scurrilous utterance, as distinguished from fair and respectful discussion; grossly irreverent or outrageous language. noun

A blasphemer; a blasphemous person. noun

Synonyms Blasphemy, Profanity, agree in expressing the irreverent use of words, but the former is the stronger, and the latter the wider. Profanity is language irreverent toward God or holy things, covering especially all oaths that, literally interpreted, treat lightly the attributes or acts of God. Blasphemy is generally more direct, intentional, and defiant in its impiety, and is directed toward the most sacred things in religion. noun

An indignity offered to God in words, writing, or signs; impiously irreverent words or signs addressed to, or used in reference to, God; speaking evil of God; also, the act of claiming the attributes or prerogatives of deity. noun

Figuratively, of things held in high honor: Calumny; abuse; vilification. noun

Irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable. noun

The act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for any religion's deity or deities. noun

The act of claiming the attributes of a deity. noun

Blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred) noun

Blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character noun

An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.

(by extension) An act of irreverence towards anything considered inviolable; the act of disregarding a convention.

Running into a church on a sunday and screaming "Jesus Christ is a fake and your all still going to hell" Urban Dictionary

Statements / comments or writings by a person that are considered to be against the tenets of a religion or against general public morality. Urban Dictionary

Saying something that goes against the teachings of your average great and holy moot point (see religion). Thought to offend god/s. Urban Dictionary

What ignorant people call it when smart people try to explain things to them Urban Dictionary

A slang term for the word bullshit. Urban Dictionary

The intent of doing an act that's considered to go with your beliefs with a third-party goes completely against your belief. Urban Dictionary

To do something out of ordinary ,kind of like playing god or to act like you are. To state false comments about things you dont kno. Urban Dictionary

Doing something out of violence or immorality Urban Dictionary

Anything said or done that is considered uncool or against all that is good in the world. Any person that has commited a blasphemy is afterwards subjected to a blasphemy slap in retaliation. Urban Dictionary

Blasphemy is anything thats existence can be called insult to god, especially those memes where the Sesame Street puppets are accused of pedophilia and hate crimes. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Blasphemy

The word "blasphemy" in example sentences

Charlotte still occasionally uses the term blasphemy in contexts that would lead one to question how far she might favor advocating some manner of legal constraint on the right to critique religious belief. ❋ Christopher O'Brien (2006)

Pakistan and Indonesia are among the only countries in the world that prosecute and persecute their own citizens for what they call "blasphemy." ❋ Harris Zafar (2011)

The result of this blasphemy is the mark of the beast on their foreheads, also known as “666”. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But underneath all the blasphemy is a quieter sort of indignation. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Consequently, the goal of the research was to try to begin to systematically explore what we called blasphemy sensitivity. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The higher such a one's past Christian experiences, the deeper his fall. done despite unto -- by repelling in fact: as "blasphemy" is despite in words (Mr 3: 29). ❋ Unknown (1871)

There are four parts and an encore in total, so if bizarro blasphemy is of interest to you, by all means let me know and I can maybes make it another direct sales thingy. ❋ Hal Duncan (2010)

Visions of an army of coils, twenty thousand leagues, an axe-fight against a blasphemy from the deep below. ❋ Blue Tyson (2010)

By our very nature, every single one of us believes in blasphemy ❋ Unknown (2010)

John C. Wright and G.K. Chesterton have both pointed out that blasphemy is an artistic effect, and that nobody can blaspheme better than a Christian; an opium-laced communion wafer is some serious blasphemy, and in Broken Angel, it's also a serious missed opportunity. ❋ Unknown (2008)

As a long-time videogame follower, I call blasphemy! ❋ Unknown (2009)

As for being blasphemous – blasphemy is only for those small minded individuals that think that Jesus was something other than a dirtbag peasant that got exactly what was coming to him. ❋ Unknown (2006)

To commit blasphemy is to trivialize holy things for unholy purpose. ❋ Unknown (2004)

To me, the blasphemy is not in those who want to share their lives with others of the same sex, but rather in anyone presumptuous enough to vilify that love. ❋ Unknown (2003)

Tom committed blasphemy running through a [church] screaming, "[Jesus Christ] is a fake and your all still going [to hell]" ❋ Kraizk (2006)

[Mr. x] was [chided] for propogating blasphemy in [the village] ❋ Peeush Trikha (2004)

Person 1: "I don't believe Jesus was [the son] of God." Person 2: "[Blasphemy]!" Person 1: "[Uh].. huh.." ❋ The_Mad_Thinker (2008)

Jesus: "God created everything out of nothing but i have no tangible proof of it so you'll just have to take my word for it." Ignorant Person: "That is the smartest thing I have ever heard anyone say about anything!" [Charles Darwin]: "I THINK that evolution MAY have happened, I do have tangible evidence based on reality and real world observations but it is still [inconclusive] and needs further study." Ignorant Person: "BLASPHEMY! SINNER! BE GONE UNHOLY [SPAWN OF SATAN]!" ❋ Bored15yrold (2012)

Bob: yo i gotta write [a 10] page report on [WEB] [Du Bois]. Tom:thats blasphemy. ❋ Jacky L (2007)

Person 1: [I'm vegan], but I'm purchasing a [vegan food] product from a [non-vegan] food franchise Person 2: Blasphemy! ❋ Can't Find A Handle (2021)

[Jenny] always assumes [she knows] everything about a certain person ,but yet she knows nothing ,she needs to stop trying to play god and [shut up] ❋ Shelbs (2005)

writing or [doing something] against [the LORD]. or doing something [immoral] ❋ John Wagner (2003)

[Lola]: "Oh my God! There's a marathon of [Hannah Montana] coming on tonight! Wanna watch?" Jenny: "Blasphemy!" Jim: "Hey man, did you hear that they're already making another [Smash Bros].?" Al: "Really?" Jim: "Yeah, but it's only being made for Playstation." Al: "Blasphemy! They get all the good games!" ❋ AtticMonster (2008)

“I heard [Herra] sent [Eleni] photographic proof of Elmo molesting a child” “Ugh I hate her, how could she commit such [blasphemy]” ❋ Satanstan666 (2019)

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