Insanity - My question is not with the rulings of the scriptures per se. I understand perfectly that all religious scriptures except the ones related to hinduism ,sikhism and buddhism prescribe death penalty for blasphemy as it is the most effective deterrent to the religion being questioned and insulted. My question and reservation is on the grounds of implementation only. In countries where this law has been applied,it has often been used to settle political and personal disputes and vendetta.

How does a government implement such a harsh punishment? In the absence of proper investigations,this law might become the equivalent of inquisition.