Illegal to be an Atheist in Massachusetts.

02.01.07

Here is an interesting tidbit.

CHAPTER 272. CRIMES AGAINST CHASTITY, MORALITY, DECENCY AND GOOD ORDER

Chapter 272: Section 36. Blasphemy

Section 36. Whoever wilfully blasphemes the holy name of God by denying, cursing or contumeliously reproaching God, his creation, government or final judging of the world, or by cursing or contumeliously reproaching Jesus Christ or the Holy Ghost, or by cursing or contumeliously reproaching or exposing to contempt and ridicule, the holy word of God contained in the holy scriptures shall be punished by imprisonment in jail for not more than one year or by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars, and may also be bound to good behavior.

So If you’re an atheist in Boston, you can go to jail for a year and face a 300 dollar fine. I can’t even begin to think how unconstitutional this law is. Moreover how ridiculous it is. It’s one of those laws passed a long time ago that was never expunged from the books but is not pursued when broken. Nevertheless an over zealous judge could theoretically put someone away for this.

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by J. Celestino
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  1. Dsutin Hood Says:

    So, get someone arrested. Find a nice policeman and risk the time by doing the crime. I’m pretty sure the case will make the news, get reviewed and struck down or repealed.

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