“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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#407

It is time to stop the ridiculous influence religion has on laws and politics

(Tystberga, 2021-03-16)

#409

There is no reason why a nation in the 21st century still should haveblasphemy laws

(Wervershoof, 2021-03-16)

#410

Polska nie jest państwem wyznaniowym.

(Gdańsk, 2021-03-16)

#412

Because artist should express freely with no issue and no matter what religion they are.

(Tegucigalpa, 2021-03-16)

#413

To help my polish friends

(Stoke on trent, 2021-03-16)

#414

Such medieval policies are an offense against freedom and a way of few to dictate the the lives and minds of many. Poland especially should be mindful of such totalitarian policies, nazi reign and ww2 wasn't that long ago.

(Jyväskylä, 2021-03-16)

#416

I want to live in free Poland .

(Józefów nad Wisłą, 2021-03-16)

#422

I believe in freedom of speech and that no one religion should have control over the actions of a person or persons.

(Bristol, 2021-03-16)

#423

Religious freedom is a human right.

(Pacifica, 2021-03-16)

#430

Hail Satan!

(Montreal, 2021-03-16)

#434

The logic is simple. If you are non-religious, you should have the freedom to be so. If you are religious in any way, the universal agreement is one cannot be forced to accept that religion. This is especially true of Christianity, and therefore especially true for Poland. The law makes no sense to any party.

(White House, 2021-03-16)

#437

Freedom of religion

(Macclenny, 2021-03-16)

#439

Respect for Nergal and for those who express their beliefs...STAY ROCK

(Chieri, 2021-03-16)

#441

I'm signing because I want to support my favorite artist and the Freedom of expression and the Freedom of creativity and the Freedom of thinking what you want 🤘🤘🤘

(PORTES LES VALENCE, 2021-03-16)

#445

I'm signing because religion should never interfere with laws. It limits people in their expression, both artistic as well as personal. On a personal level I think religion prevents people to think for theirselves and limits their development as a person. Laws should not encourage that.

(Gdańsk, 2021-03-16)

#448

Wolność od jakiejkolwiek Religi: )

(Gdańsk, 2021-03-16)

#451

Freedom of both religious and anti-religious expression, freedom of artistic expression, and freedom of creative expression should be celebrated, and human beings should not be punished, penalized, deprived, fined, restricted, or imprisoned for expressing themselves, even if the content is blasphemous or offensive to one's feelings. We can't be so uptight. Human beings are inherently and intrinsically good, even the ones that do or say offensive things now and then. Peace.

(New York City, 2021-03-16)

#454

I'm signing because I love 🇵🇱

(Leicester, 2021-03-16)

#462

Bring my homeland out of the dark ages.

(Dallas, 2021-03-16)

#463

Nie chcę państwa wyznaniowego.

(bochnia, 2021-03-16)

#466

The freedom of expression should not be a criminal offense.

(Anchorage, 2021-03-16)

#471

I believe in what Nergal stands for against the Polish government and their unreasonable form of religious Laws

(Minneapolis, 2021-03-16)

#476

Zgadzam sie calkowicie z powyzsza petycja.

(Langenhagen, 2021-03-16)

#486

I’m signing because FREEDOM OF SPEECH!!!

(Joensuu, 2021-03-16)

#491

I support this petition

(Nottingham, 2021-03-16)

#496

Freedom of expression and freedom from religious persecution is important. Simple as that.

(Asheville, 2021-03-16)

#499

Its time to abolish these abhorrent polish laws. Lets make this country normal.

(Dublin, 2021-03-16)

#501

Religious people should mind their own business, if they don't like something, they don't have to look at it, read it or listen to it. I have enough orthobigots in my country that demand for billboards, fb posts, and pieces of art to be taken down because they feel "offended", and we don't even have a blasphemy law, but in the end they get what they want. I want to live in a society where people can express themselves freely, as long as they don't cause harm to anyone. I fully endorse this and hopefully you'll succeed. Cheers from Romania.

(Arad, 2021-03-16)

#510

I want to help make Poland a better place to live

(Dąbrowa Tarnowska, 2021-03-16)

#511

freedom and free living for everibody

(Zürich, 2021-03-16)

#514

I’m a resident of Poland and am concerned that a democratic basic such as the separation of church and state is not implemented here. Poland has always been at the front in the fight for liberty and democracy and that makes the lack of this democratic basic requirement a glaring one.

(Wroclaw, 2021-03-16)

#521

People should be able to have freedom of speech and not have to worry about persecution or prosecution if they exercise that right!

(Cornwall, 2021-03-16)

#522

I just want to be free in my country

(Lębork, 2021-03-16)

#525

Everyone should be allowed to live and express themselves as they wish, without a firm like church/religion oppressing free speech. Religion is nothing but a limitation.

(Kouvola, 2021-03-16)

#529

Religious freedom freedom freedom of expression is a basic human right. Blasphemy is a victimless crime

(New York, 2021-03-16)

#540

Freedom for only some is freedom for none.

(Owensboro, 2021-03-16)

#554

Religion and state should not go hand in hand.

(Örebro, 2021-03-16)

#564

Because freedom of expression is everyone's right, and neither religion nor anyone can take that away, especially from an artist

(Brasília, 2021-03-16)

#565

Halo, mamy już XXI wiek /
Hello, this is the 21st century

(Warszawa, 2021-03-16)

#567

The cause is important, hate speech against an entity that may or may not exist is not possible.

(Turku, 2021-03-16)

#572

Freedom of speech should be allowed in every country with the fear of prosecution. If a Christian or any one from any other religious group or party feels offended, they should not look into certain artist and their passion just to bring them down.

Behemoths lyrics and melody had brought peace to many individuals, including myself. It a way for the few that feel different to feel apart of something.

(Pasadena, 2021-03-16)

#578

Satan is my Lord & Master, because I worship & Serve Him Eternally, & because your god & church is oppressive, weak, & impotent I sign this in Honor of all those lives including all the Witches Persecuted throughout History which were Destroyed by the church, the vatican & christianity,

(Fort Collins, 2021-03-16)

#580

I agree with what this person believes in and I also believe religion has no place in politics as it is a completely different subject and it is just wrong to knock people off because they believe something different and want to express themselves

(Union city, 2021-03-16)

#581

I'm against oppression of atheist and non religious people in Poland.

(Bristol, 2021-03-16)

#583

Because***** bigotry

(Narcastet, 2021-03-16)

#590

I'm signing because Poland is a second home of mine. Every day I worry about my friend with whom has to live in a country that likes to strip freedoms from it's people and the women from there.

Blasphemy laws are archaic and wrong. The church is a dying institution that should never have any power in this world.

The church and all religion represents oppression and hate.

As human beings we have every right to question and even ridicule and make fun of any and all religions for their ridiculous views and laws.

If you believe in a religious state then you do not believe in the teachings of Jesus or the right to humanity as a whole. All you belive in his slavery and hatred of the highest degree.

Fuck the Polish government and***** the religious state!

(Lynn, 2021-03-16)

#593

Freedom of expression and the ability to criticize anything are two I hold dear. As far as I see it this law goes against both those things.

(Gothenburg, 2021-03-16)

#595

I am signing, because to banish the freedoms of others, demands that you must forego your own.

Freedom and Liberty all

(London, 2021-03-16)

#598

Fuck religion!

(Mount Vernon, 2021-03-16)