Chain 14

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Religious blasphemy by nonbelievers is not possible.

Link 1

Premise 1
By definition, it is not possible for someone to revere a set of beliefs which they believe to be incorrect, even though they may respect other people's right to hold, express, and act in accordance with, those beliefs.
Premise 2
If it is not possible for someone to revere something, then reverence for that thing cannot be due from them.
Conclusion
Reverence for a set of beliefs cannot be due from someone who believes that they are incorrect. »

Link 2

Premise 1
 » Reverence for a set of beliefs cannot be due from someone who believes that they are incorrect.
Premise 2
Irreverence is a lack of due reverence.
Conclusion
It is not possible for someone to be irreverent towards a set of beliefs which they believe to be incorrect. »

Link 3

Premise 1
 » It is not possible for someone to be irreverent towards a set of beliefs which they believe to be incorrect.
Premise 2
Religious blasphemy is irreverence towards a particular set of religious beliefs.
Conclusion
Religious blasphemy by nonbelievers is not possible.


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