MugaSofer comments on Offense versus harm minimization - Less Wrong

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Comment author: MugaSofer 17 November 2014 07:33:34PM 1 point [-]

Another thing I find interesting is that such a argument would never be set up using the example of piss Christ or a desecrated Talmud.

Interestingly, I have seen (less well-written) versions of this argument used for anti-Christian blasphemy, including "Piss Christ".

I live in Ireland, which is known for it's strong Catholic values. So ... yup, this seems to fit with your theory.

Comment author: IlyaShpitser 17 November 2014 07:37:55PM 1 point [-]

I noticed Tim Minchin wisely omitted the Pope song from his lineup when visiting Ireland.