Obscene Greek Art Exhibit on Trial

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My husband pointed me to this article. Apparently there is a law in Greece against purposeful disparaging of a religion. Too bad we don’t have that law in the United States.

**Obscene Greek Art Exhibit on Trial **

A Greek court has adjourned until early next year the trial of an art curator charged with publicly insulting the eastern Orthodox Church.
Christos Ioakimidis could be jailed for up to five years for showing a painting combining Christian and sexual imagery.

The authorities in Athens removed the work - showing an erect penis next to a Christian cross - following a complaint by a far-right party leader.

Artists and rights activists say the case threatens freedom of expression.

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