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Denmark Proposes Bill to Ban Quran Burnings

  • #Denmark
  • #Politics
  • #Sweden
  • #Freedom of speech & expression
  • #Civil liberties
  • #Religion
Denmark Proposes Bill to Ban Quran Burnings
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AUG 2023
Image copyright: Unsplash
story last updated FEB 2024

The Spin

Left narrative

There are many more civilized ways to express opinions than burning holy books. People desecrating the Quran as a protest only want to provoke violence and harm Denmark's reputation and interests. The proposed legislation is for the public good and will protect Danish national security.

WION

Right narrative

Though burning the Quran is an unsavory act, it's a slippery slope between protecting marginalized groups and infringing upon freedom of speech. Europe doesn't possess blasphemy laws for a reason: to facilitate a free society and allow residents to exercise their constitutional rights.

Spectator (UK)

Metaculus Prediction


Political split

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RIGHT

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