As mentioned here, Nergal, lead singer of Polish blackened death metal band Behemoth, found himself embroiled in a bit of controversy when he tore apart a Bible onstage. He was charged with violation of a law which forbids offending someone based on their religion.
Recently, the District Judge in Gdynia, Poland dismissed the charges against Nergal due to lack of a connection between the act and anyone offended in the form of an outrage of religious emotions. Nergal's behavior was also not recognized as a crime.
That's good. As offensive as the act itself is to me, the only thing more offensive is restriction of the freedom of speech.
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