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Protesters raise the Quran during the demonstration against Quran burning In Sweden
Image: Loredana Sangiuliano/SOPA/ZUMA/picture alliance Image: Loredana Sangiuliano/SOPA/ZUMA/picture alliance

Blasphemy

Blasphemy refers to an act that insults or shows disrespect to a religion or deity. Though blasphemy laws have been relaxed in parts of Europe, recent Quran desecrations have brought the issue to the fore once more.