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Blasphemy law removed from Ireland's constitution

 Voters overwhelmingly approved an update to the Irish constitution that removes a stiff penalty for blasphemy.  Score one for freedom of speech and one for atheism!

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/27/ireland-votes-to-oust-blasphemy-ban-from-constitution

Tags: atheism, constitution, free speech, government, ireland, isms, religion
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