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June 13, 2012

El Pais: Blasphemy ain’t what it used to be

by Juan Cruz
El Pais

God is busy with bigger things, but the arrogance of men makes them feel obligated to defend him, Penal Code in hand.

On the basis of that legislation, a Catholic association named after the Renaissance philosopher Thomas More took two people to court: the singer-songwriter Javier Krahe and Montserrat Fernández, director of a television program that aired an old movie about Krahe’s life which included a humorous sketch showing viewers how to “bake” a crucifix in the oven.

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