Jan 31, 2007 • 1 min read

Madonna not blasphemous, say the Dutch

Dutch prosecutors have decided not to charge Madonna with blasphemy over the mock crucifixion in her 2006 tour, though the SGP may appeal.

I can't say I was aware Dutch prosecutors were still considering whether to charge Madonna with blasphemy in relation to that much talked about mock crucifixion that featured in the singer's 2006 tour. But apparently they were, mainly because the country's Christian political party the SGP asked them to. But the good news, for Madonna at least, is that they have considered it, and decided not to press charges because the cross bit of the Confessions tour was open "to different interpretations".

A spokesman for the Dutch prosecutors told reporters: "Through her show, the singer tried to express her frustrations about certain situations in the world. It is not a question of contempt for God. Furthermore, Madonna did not discredit Christians as a group".

The SGP may, as yet, appeal against that decision.

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