CMV: For a liberal democracy, an immigrant's reaction to blasphemy is one of the most effective litmus test for their compatibility with the society
A core part of liberal democracy depends on people's ability to disagree, criticize, and exchange different ideas without threats of violence.
While many people look at from their economic contribution (tax payer or tax receiver) or language proficiency, I believe the "blasphemy test" is one of the most accurate metric for their compatibility with a liberal democracy.
In such cases, a person's reaction can be divided into the following:
| Types of Reaction | Compatibility | What is leades to |
|---|---|---|
| Violence / Threats | Incompatible | Rejection of the rule of law social contract and free expression. |
| Demands for Censorship | Low compatibility | They prefer theocratic control / authoritarian rule and will bring that value. |
| Peaceful Disagreement / Indifference / Avoidance / Tolerance | Higher to Full Compatibility | Acceptance of democratic norms |
This is a possible catch-all test to test one's (1) tendency to use violence or intimidation (2) future demand for theocratic law / separate system (3) ability to live in a pluristic society (4) cultural requirement to live with others.
Posted Apr 1, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC · edited
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