blasphemy

The definition of blasphemy is saying something concerning God that is very disrespectful.

(noun)

An example of blasphemy is when John Lennon said the Beatles were more popular than Jesus.

See blasphemy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

profane or contemptuous speech, writing, or action concerning God or anything held as divine
any remark or action held to be irreverent or disrespectful

Origin: ME blasfemie < OFr blasphemie < LL(Ec) blasphemia < Gr blasphēmia: see blaspheme

See blasphemy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. blas·phe·mies

a. A contemptuous or profane act, utterance, or writing concerning God or a sacred entity.
b. The act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God.
An irreverent or impious act, attitude, or utterance in regard to something considered inviolable or sacrosanct.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English blasfemie

Origin: , from Late Latin blasphēmia

Origin: , from Greek blasphēmiā

Origin: , from blasphēmein, to blaspheme; see blaspheme

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