“STOP THE RELIGIOUS STATE” PETITION - removal of article 196 from Polish Penal Code in defence of artistic freedom and freedom of expression
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#3202
I believe in freedom of speech and expression and artists shouldn't be criminalized because of the art they create.Somar Salekh (Slough, 2021-03-24)
#3205
I signed this petition on behalf of freedom. Freedom of expression,freedom of art,and freedom to believe in what others may not. I am and will be loyal to my Legion.Mark Chamberlain (Fenton, 2021-03-24)
#3207
Artists freedom and expression is being crippled by someone elses whimsicle ideology, being forcefed to the masses.Whoever is being offended by something so petty, have the freedom of expression apparently... what's the difference?
Stop wasting everyones time and money with ancient, outdated and farfetched laws.
Religion should not influence law in any country, not just Poland.
Jamie Masters (Wantage, 2021-03-24)
#3210
Religion is a design for control...there is no god , nor devil. Fredom of belief for all peopleLasse malm Nielse (Copenhagen, 2021-03-24)
#3214
We simply don't need religious' people telling us what to think and do. We don't want a christian dictatorship society. Are you religious? Keep it to yourself! Do you have a god? Cool, it is all yours! And don't worry about me burning in hell... as it will be a bliss! Do you want to worship the crucified? Sorry, I do worship life instead!Virgilio Menezes (São Paulo, 2021-03-24)
#3218
We must fight for change and defend our freedom from the grips of religious law.Orlando Oltivero (Pleasanton, 2021-03-24)
#3220
I support Adam Nergal Darkski 100%Robert Bohanon (Mount Vernon, 2021-03-24)
#3221
Blasphemy laws have no place in modern society the same way religion has no place in politics.Séamus McErlean (Lavey, 2021-03-25)
#3228
Because I can't believe that in 21st century We are still Under religious laws. Indeed, many times religión seems to ve more important than human life or freedom.Jaime Muñoz (Santiago, 2021-03-25)
#3231
Precz z religijnym fanatyzmem!Mirosław Wnuk (Zakopane, 2021-03-25)
#3234
Free speechFabian Galbraith (Sydney, 2021-03-25)
#3239
I'm because in this time all countries will be free of choose their own beliefsAlberto Corrales (San José, 2021-03-25)
#3241
Because i totally support this initiative. This should be common sense, but since it is not it is in my opinion mandatory that we stand up to this idiology.Eugene Broeren (amsterdam, 2021-03-25)
#3242
I'm signing because anyone should have the right to practice whatever religion they prefer and there are many that predate Christianity.Javier Soto (Tucson, 2021-03-25)
#3243
Dear Polish authorities and Catholic Church,Perhaps follow your own book and treat others as you would like to be treated.
Sincerely,
A pagan who treats Christians with the same respect he wants for himself.
Luke 6:31 ESV
And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
Matthew 7:12 ESV
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
Philippians 2:4 ESV
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Ephesians 4:32 ESV
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Matthew 7:1-6 ESV
“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.
Romans 12:10 ESV
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
Galatians 5:14 ESV
For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
John 15:12 ESV
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
Matthew 5:44 ESV
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 ESV
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; ...
Romans 13:10 ESV
Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
Ephesians 4:31 ESV
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.
Hebrews 13:2 ESV
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Luke 6:27 ESV / 25 helpful votes
“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Romans 13:8 ESV
Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.
Leviticus 19:18 ESV
You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.
Alex Brannon (Hilton Head Island, 2021-03-25)
#3248
As a black metal artist that lives in a somewhat oppressive state for free speech of ALL voices, I can relate to Nergals' position on this. Therefore for the good of all artists of all varieties everywhere, I am signing this petition.Garrison Kadau (Lewiston, 2021-03-25)
#3251
You can’t persecute someone because your feelings / beliefs are not shared by someone else. People have the right to express themselves in away they want. You may not agree with it but that’s what free society gets to doMark Scammell (Durham, 2021-03-25)
#3253
I think some of the rules christianity church has is in the past,if it shall survive it must update them and not passing humanity back into medieval beliefsChristina wernersson (Söderköping, 2021-03-25)
#3254
Żyjemy w kraju, który prawnie zezwala na „wolność słowa”, jednak prawo to codziennie jest gwałcone. W imieniu swoim jak i przyszłych pokoleń żądam, aby prawo to znajdowało się poza cudzysłowem, zarówno w kontekście życia codziennego jak i sztukiJakub Olszewski (Warszawa, 2021-03-25)
#3255
No one should have to follow rules of a religion they are not part of.Nicole Sack (Big Rapids, 2021-03-25)
#3259
This WRONG needs to be made RIGHTSean Mosley (Monterey Park, CA, 2021-03-25)
#3260
I believe in freedom of speech/ expression. Just because people of church don’t like it doesn’t mean people should not be able to express themselvesKrystal Rivera (Norwalk, 2021-03-25)
#3268
Religion is cancer!!!!Thommy Schulz (Lauda-Königshofen, 2021-03-25)
#3269
We all losing our freedomEva Kreuzova (Hluboka nad Vltavou, 2021-03-25)
#3279
Religija ne bi trebala imati veze sa državom, a kamoli da gura svoje prste u umjetnost.Aleksandar Marković (Virovitica, 2021-03-25)
#3288
Because this is ridiculous.Zoé Róka (Budapest, 2021-03-25)
#3290
Because dio è,bastardo.Sebastiano Lo Monaco (Catania, 2021-03-25)
#3300
Every person must have the right to express themself.Patrik Olovsson (Umea, 2021-03-25)
#3301
... to stop this insanity of religious regimesPatrick Rämmler (Leipzig, 2021-03-25)
#3302
Religion means war.Rick Hanschke (Berlin, 2021-03-25)
#3307
To hope ye see light and end this tyrannical dictatorship.David Kearney (Limerick, 2021-03-25)
#3317
I stand against the religious orderJaheem Quartman (Philadelphia, 2021-03-25)
#3319
blasphemy is an old and proud tradition.Lasse Josephsen (OSLO, 2021-03-25)
#3320
Religion is the source of all evil, wars start because of religion!Chris Clarke (Kent, 2021-03-25)
#3323
It should be everyone’s right to protest their beliefs peaceful and here in the United States we have separation of church and stateMartin Reynoso (Windsor, 2021-03-25)
#3324
Polish Government should be ashamed of their witch hunt on Polish artists. In Norway I can burn a bible and no one can do ANYTHING. Am i grateful for that? No! It is my right to do whatever I want with any religion. The Polish Government are corrupted by the Catholic Church. They move backward instead of forward. Ordo Blasphemia is only the start.Espen Falkeid (Haugesund, 2021-03-25)
#3327
Religion and politics do not and should not mix.Bridget River (Dover, 2021-03-25)
#3328
Freedom of speechSean O'Halloran (ZILLMERE, 2021-03-25)
#3334
Coz we are not in middle age.Josef Kidala (Kladno, 2021-03-25)
#3336
Because i hate ******* religions and this ******* catholic state. Atheism is the only way.Michał Świerczak (Poznań, 2021-03-25)
#3337
Nienawidzę mafii kościelnej.Natalia Wareńczak (Poznań, 2021-03-25)
#3340
I'm signing because I believe in religious freedom.Kara Mlodik (Milwaukee, 2021-03-25)
#3344
Right to expression for the sake of art, politics and spontaneity should not be infringed by sensitive leaders of government.Aaron Damon (WARREN, 2021-03-25)
#3347
I'm signing, because we have not lived in the Middle Ages for a long time and it is not possible for a European country in the 21st century to moralize people according to its criteria. The artist must be able to express his artistry in any way!!!Elleonora Nickolova (Sofia, 2021-03-25)
#3348
blasphemy laws to archaiczne, nieuzasadnione ograniczenie wolności słowa faworyzujące określone, empirycznie niedowodliwe, światopoglądyMaciej Zych (Kraków, 2021-03-25)
#3352
Support all Polish artists suffering from this nonsense.José Alejandro Hernández Sosa (Playa de Arinaga, 2021-03-25)
#3355
Music is ART periodSimar Singh (Singapore, 2021-03-25)
#3357
The laws again blasphemous speech in music is unfair and goes against free speech (also shouldn’t the government have bigger concerns that just some words)Cross Johnston (Newcastle, 2021-03-25)
#3359
Because I simply despise the idea of any and all religions. Nergal, as we all, deserves freedom of speech. What, are their god so weak it needs human laws to protect. F that, F their god, F them all.Andre Schelgshorn (Sao Paulo, 2021-03-25)
#3361
Religion has done more to divide the world's populations and in some cases, such as Poland, has become detrimental to civilized society. Music has done more to bring the world together. More music and less dogma is what the world needs in order to heal.Bob Lenderman (BRIGHAM CITY, 2021-03-25)
#3364
Freedom of speech and expression is a human right. Blasphemy laws censor freedom of speech and expression and have no place in the 21st century.Matthew Hood (Portlaoise, 2021-03-25)
#3367
Fuck catholicism Christianity all religions and***** CENCORSHIP !!! HAIL SATANZach Reglin (Wetaskiwin, 2021-03-25)
#3369
Freedom of expression is foremost in any society.Julio Galvan (Mexico City, 2021-03-25)
#3375
The ties with religion and politics needs to end. The article is archaic. Artists should be able to express themselves without facing absurd charges that are ARCHAIC. Let artists be artists. Stop the bullshit. Stop the madness. Stay away from an artist’s social media, especially when there is a disclaimer or warning in the artists bio. End the charges of so called BLASPHEMY.Lloyd Mabry (Irving, 2021-03-25)
#3377
I am for the freedom of thought, of spirit, of expression and of one's own choices.caroline kapelski (grenoble, 2021-03-25)
#3378
Hail Freedom!Victor Carrra (Londrina, 2021-03-25)
#3379
Nie zgadzam się z łączeniem struktur Państwowych z jakąkolwiek religią, czy wyznaniemJan Grządziela (Wydoka, 2021-03-25)
#3381
Because freedom of expression is more important than archaic laws made by old men tha believe in fary tales.Pedro Marçal (Juiz de Fora, 2021-03-25)
#3385
There are no boundaries in art..Art is our freedom and an expression of us
Maja Rzeczycka (Llandysul, 2021-03-25)
#3388
I believe in free speech, and the separation of church and state.Anne Bowman (Philadelphia, 2021-03-25)
#3390
Archaic blasphemy laws have no place in modern society and do more harm than good.nick powell (manchester, 2021-03-25)
#3399
I'm signing this because I believe in the separation of church and state. If artists aren't able to express their thoughts and beliefs, society cannot move forward.Ryan Yockey (Saginaw, 2021-03-25)