What is blasphemy?

Answer 1

When someone talks contrary to an accepted belief system, then it is viewed as blasphemy irrespective if the belief system is right or wrong. For instance, some religions teach that it is blasphemy to use "the Lord's name in vain."

Basically it is something which contradicts someone's cherished beliefs or insults something they hold to be holy.

Answer 2

Blasphemy is the act of showing disrespect or speaking in a derogatory manner about sacred or religious beliefs, practices, or symbols. It is often considered to be a serious offense in many religions and societies.

Answer 3

Blasphemy is saying that you are equal to or greater than God.

It is also putting someone else down, because that would mean you are trying to make yourself higher than someone.

This is a terrible sin. It was worthy of death. This is why the Sanhedrin killed Jesus because they believed he was blaspheming when he said he was the Son of God. He is the Son of God.

Answer 4

the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk

Answer 5

Generally speaking, words used to ridicule God, Saints, disciples, religious organizations, leaders of major and minor religions of the world and loved ones are considered to be blasphemy.

Answer 6

Blasphemy is irreverence towards something which is considered sacred or inviolable, or the act of insulting or showing contempt for a religion's deity or deities.