Blaspheming

Blaspheming is the act of speaking irreverently about God or sacred things. It involves expressing contempt or a lack of respect for something considered holy. This can manifest in various forms, including using offensive language, mocking religious figures or beliefs, denying the existence of the divine, or attributing evil to a deity. The core of blasphemy lies in the intentional offense caused to something held sacred by a particular faith or belief system. It's a violation of deeply held religious sensibilities, often provoking strong reactions and historically carrying severe consequences in many societies.

Blaspheming meaning with examples

• During the heated political debate, the candidate's opponent, in his attempt to mock the opposing party, was accused of blaspheming the nation's core values by associating them with his opponent. The crowd gasped and became very hostile.
• In the courtroom, the defendant was charged with blaspheming against the court, as well as the witness, by shouting out accusations of injustice and corruption. The judge quickly ordered that he be taken away.
• The artist's controversial artwork, depicting religious figures in a satirical manner, led to accusations of blaspheming against the church, causing widespread protests and demands for the artwork's removal from public display.
• The film was banned in several countries due to its portrayal of religious leaders and its questioning of sacred doctrines, deemed by critics as intentionally blaspheming against the dominant faiths.