From “lèse-majesté” to “lèse-minorities”

“In the past, the crime of lèse-majesté protected the sovereign by criminalizing any criticism or insult directed at him, in the name of order and the sacred respect for authority. Today, certain laws against hate speech, while legitimate in their intent to protect minorities, risk creating a form of ‘lèse-minorities’: a gradual criminalization of opinions or beliefs that, without inciting violence, deviate from dominant norms or offend the sensibilities of identifiable groups.

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Truth & Politic …

“What if truth finally became a mandatory requirement in politics?”

In the midst of an election campaign, as promises fly thick and fast and lies pile up, Wales is daring to launch a revolution: banning elected officials from lying, under penalty of expulsion. A law that inspires citizens, divides legal experts, and prompts Christians to reflect on their role in a democracy in crisis. What if it were up to us to demand this transparency? A read that challenges, inspires… and makes you want to take action.

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