Jacob Mchangama

@JMchangama

Founder & CEO , Author, and . Podcaster: Visiting Fellow Disillusioned Arsenal fan.

Joined February 2009

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    27 May 2018
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    20 hours ago

    "But despite the unanimous rhetorical support for free speech after Charlie Hebdo, blasphemy bans have become more firmly anchored in some parts of the continent in recent years," writes and

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    23 hours ago

    An excellent article. Deserves to be widely read and shared by all concerned with freedom of speech.

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    Jan 3
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    Jan 4

    "The oppressive history and practice of blasphemy laws cannot be washed away by insisting that the protection of religious feelings pursues the interest of tolerance and religious peace." Excellent article from

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    Jan 4

    In his Theological-Political Treatise Spinoza argues that “In a democracy…everyone submits to the control of authority over his actions, but not over his judgment and reason”. But how do you distinguish between words and actions? Find out in ep 19!

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    Jan 4

    "Mchangama is an excellent historical guide, clear and precise, and with the right sense of drama when needed" Review of by , thanks!

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    Jan 4

    Blasphemy laws have been given new life in Europe. Europe’s highest institutions are now as likely to affirm laws against blasphemy and religious offense as they are to overturn them. Read latest in

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  9. Jan 4

    In and I argue that the continued enforcement of laws against blasphemy and religious insult in Europe negatively affects free speech globally

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    Jan 3

    Too much of the world prioritizes the feelings of religious figures over the rights of human beings. I’m in with discussing the threats still facing blasphemers and dissidents today:

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  11. Jan 3

    PS: the sub heading (not ours) is a little misleading: several European countries have actually repealed such laws but too many remain to the detriment of both Europeans and people in countries whose governments point to Europe to justify draconian restrictions

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  12. Jan 3

    My latest piece in ⁦⁩: 30 years after the Rushdie Fatwa Europe must repeal laws against blasphemy and religious offense.

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    Jan 3

    Check out the new episode of the Clear and Present Danger podcast () with Steven Nadler talking about Spinoza!

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    Jan 3

    Why was Spinoza´s Theological-Political Treatise condemned as “a book forged in hell?” How far did Spinoza envision Man´s right to “to think what he likes and to say what he thinks” should extend? Find out in this Expert Opinion with Prof. Steven Nadler!

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  15. Jan 3

    I learned a lot from talking to Prof. Steven Nadler about Baruch Spinoza and his radical yet complex and not always straightforward ideas about the importance of freedom of thought and expression.

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    Jan 2

    Happy new year! Our founding editor explains why Thomas Jefferson's Inaugural Address is still important in 2019.

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    Jan 2

    Sounds very interesting...I really enjoyed this book about Spinoza by Steven Nadler

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    Jan 2

    Baruch Spinoza championed the right of Man to “Think what he likes, and say what he thinks”. But just how radical was Spinoza´s idea of ? Find out in our Expert Opinion with professor Steven Nadler. That’s episode 19 of CAPD! Out tomorrow

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  19. 29 Dec 2018

    Krænkelseskulturen og identitetspolitikken lever også på højrefløjen. Her er det Eva Selsing der går linen ud i : PS: Her er en oversigt af studier vedr. mindfulness for børn og unge, som Eva vist ikke har fået læst.

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    29 Dec 2018

    Lederen i ”Den liberale orden er under pres. Også i Danmark”, leder ”Friheden flyver” og leder ”Retsstat under pres” optegner den bekymrende udvikling, som ligeledes beskrives i Justitias aktuelle rapport.

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  21. 28 Dec 2018

    Når studerende på klæder sig ud som andre nationaliteter, kan det sammenlignes med når et medlem af den britiske kongefamilie klæder sig ud som SS-officer. Sombrero-Holocaust: tomayto-tomahto

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