Aghast Quote by Rowan Atkinson
“Having spent a substantial part of my career parodying religious figures from my own Christian background, I am aghast at the notion that it could, in effect, be made illegal to imply ridicule of a religion or to lampoon religious figures.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public commentary by Rowan Atkinson, 2022
Critiques the idea of criminalizing religious satire, emphasizing free expression and the absurdity of banning ridicule.
In simple terms: Ridiculing religion should stay legal.
Defend free speech in satire.
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Type
When to use this quote
- comedian performances
- political debates
- media regulation
- public protests
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should satire ever be limited to protect belief?
- How does humor challenge power structures?
Legal restrictions may clash with democratic values and can be misused.