Balsphemy and Apostasy in the West

<h1>Balsphemy and Apostasy in the West - I</h1>Author: <a title="hasan yahya" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/hasan-yahya/119533.htm">hasan yahya</a> Hasan A. Yahya, Ph.D While the purpose of this article is not to record all incidents of blasphemy in the Western history, it will give some examples in terms of the development of punishment for the crime. Blasphemy or Apostasy in the West has a long history goes back to the twelfth century. England was the cradle of punishment for blasphemous acts. Because the law of England as it was considered was the law of God. One opinion contradicts with the law of God (or the law of England for that matter) was sentenced and persecuted by burning in the twelfth century. In later years, however, this act was punishable by imprisonment and fine. And finally, it becomes common or a way of life for many westerners by the name of freedom. Which nonetheless, distinguishes the spirit of electronic and technological (globalization) age. It began in 1378 with the persecution of Wycliffe and the Lollard in George 11th rule. In 1400 Arundel, Archbishop of Canterbury, called for establishing the Statute of Heretics, where the heretic could be taken to a high place before the people and to be burnt. Justification of this action was that such punishment might bring fear in the minds of others. In the same year, a disciple of Wycliffe called William Sawtre, was burned one week before the clergy Act was passed. In 1410, another man, a tailor named John Badby, was brought to justice before the Archbishop, he persisted in his heresy. He was burned in the presence of Prince of Wales. The chain of persecution follows. Persecution and burning continued under Henry the 5th. And Henry the 6th. For example, 38 persons were hanged and burned in 1414. John Klaydon and Richard Turmyn were burned in 1415; in 1422 William Taylor, was burned, he was a priest; in 1438 John Gardiner was burned; (Stubbs, Vol. III) Across Christian history, hundreds of people were executed and persecuted by the name of the church, because there were almost always isolated heretics. Some of the leaders of Western thought where on the line of punishment and imprisonment, Thomas Hobbes in 1666, Richard Carlile in 1818, James Watson in 1823, to name a few. Blasphemy is a misdemeanor at Common Law punishable by fine and imprisonment without hard labor. It consists of: Scoffingly or irreverently ridiculing or impugning the doctrine of the Christian faith; or in uttering or publishing contumelious reproaches of Jesus Christ; or; in profane scoffing at the Holy Scriptures; or exposing any part thereof to contempt or ridicule. (Laws of England, Vol. 9. Page 530, section 1070) ( 443 words) <a href="http://www.hasanyahya.com/"><a href="http://www.hasanyahya.com" target="_blank">www.hasanyahya.com</a></a>About the Author: Hasan A. Yahya is an American Arab scholar, and a professor of cultures and sociology. He published 19 Arabic and 8 English books and 200 plus articles on sociology, psychology, politics, poetry, IQ Test Measurement and short stories in both Arabic and English. His articles may be found on articlesbase.com, Face book and other internet sites. His recent book published on Amazon titled: Therapy Cases: Mental and physical, 2008, and Lawlaki: Poetry Diwan, 2000 Bayt Min al-Shi'r al-Arabi. (all in Arabic on amazon- 2009). His recent activities reflects his talents and knowledge on youtube’s Dryahyatv.com Dr. Yahya resides in Michigan, USA. Dr. Yahya has four children and eight grandchildren.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/philosophy-articles/balsphemy-and-apostasy-in-the-west-i-1388939.html" title="Balsphemy and Apostasy in the West - I">Balsphemy and Apostasy in the West - I</a>

Hasan A. Yahya, Ph.D

While the purpose of this article is not to record all incidents of blasphemy in the Western history, it will give some examples in terms of the development of punishment for the crime. Blasphemy or Apostasy in the West has a long history goes back to the twelfth century. England was the cradle of punishment for blasphemous acts. Because the law of England as it was considered was the law of God. One opinion contradicts with the law of God (or the law of England for that matter) was sentenced and persecuted by burning in the twelfth century. In later years, however, this act was punishable by imprisonment and fine. And finally, it becomes common or a way of life for many westerners by the name of freedom. Which nonetheless, distinguishes the spirit of electronic and technological (globalization) age.

It began in 1378 with the persecution of Wycliffe and the Lollard in George 11th rule. In 1400 Arundel, Archbishop of Canterbury, called for establishing the Statute of Heretics, where the heretic could be taken to a high place before the people and to be burnt. Justification of this action was that such punishment might bring fear in the minds of others. In the same year, a disciple of Wycliffe called William Sawtre, was burned one week before the clergy Act was passed.

In 1410, another man, a tailor named John Badby, was brought to justice before the Archbishop, he persisted in his heresy. He was burned in the presence of Prince of Wales. The chain of persecution follows. Persecution and burning continued under Henry the 5th. And Henry the 6th. For example, 38 persons were hanged and burned in 1414. John Klaydon and Richard Turmyn were burned in 1415; in 1422 William Taylor, was burned, he was a priest; in 1438 John Gardiner was burned; (Stubbs, Vol. III)

Across Christian history, hundreds of people were executed and persecuted by the name of the church, because there were almost always isolated heretics. Some of the leaders of Western thought where on the line of punishment and imprisonment, Thomas Hobbes in 1666, Richard Carlile in 1818, James Watson in 1823, to name a few.

Blasphemy is a misdemeanor at Common Law punishable by fine and imprisonment without hard labor. It consists of:

Scoffingly or irreverently ridiculing or impugning the doctrine of the Christian faith; or in uttering or publishing contumelious reproaches of Jesus Christ; or; in profane scoffing at the Holy Scriptures; or exposing any part thereof to contempt or ridicule. (Laws of England, Vol. 9. Page 530, section 1070) ( 443 words) www.hasanyahya.com

Hasan A. Yahya is an American Arab scholar, and a professor of cultures and sociology. He published 19 Arabic and 8 English books and 200 plus articles on sociology, psychology, politics, poetry, IQ Test Measurement and short stories in both Arabic and English. His articles may be found on articlesbase.com, Face book and other internet sites. His recent book published on Amazon titled: Therapy Cases: Mental and physical, 2008, and Lawlaki: Poetry Diwan, 2000 Bayt Min al-Shi'r al-Arabi. (all in Arabic on amazon- 2009). His recent activities reflects his talents and knowledge on youtube’s Dryahyatv.com Dr. Yahya resides in Michigan, USA. Dr. Yahya has four children and eight grandchildren.

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