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248: Paul Coleman: Blasphemy laws for the 21st century

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The Historical Roots and Misuse of Blasphemy Laws

This chapter explores the historical origins and political motivations behind blasphemy laws, revealing how they have been exploited to stifle dissent and silence political opponents. It also sheds light on the surprising decline of freedom of speech in Canada, despite its historical resistance against such laws.

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