Hmm.Disorderly conduct & threatening behaviour are certainly offences.Not sure I like 'religiously aggravated' bit. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-37476691 …
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Replying to @HPluckrose
I think we shld point out when beliefs inspire criminal behaviour but shld a crime be seen as more or less serious depending what they are?
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I genuinely don't know. His motivations shouldn't be covered up & it might well be significant in relation to risk of re-offending but still
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I don't like religious belief being used as an excuse for criminal behaviour & don't think its shld be considered to make crime worse either
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If we say that ppl can believe what they want but not inflict those beliefs on anyone else, its the inflicting not the beliefs we prosecute.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
it's bit more complex when the religious belief system includes explicit instruction to inflict the beliefs on others (many do)
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thankfully many modern religious practitioners ignore encouragement/requirements to spread or preach their faith if unsolicited
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I think we should point out the religious texts which justify criminal behaviour.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
agree. Religion can be seen as a higher law than government, making religious belief a unique factor in motivating crime
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