Question

Why does Dante consider blasphemy a more serious sin than the violence against other people ?

Answer 1

Answer: Dante's point out that civil responsibility is not only confined to our actions but also with the results.

Explanation:

Blasphemy can be defined as the insulting god, and sacred objects. It is called as a religious crime. Dante considered blasphemy as a more serious sin than the violence against other people as it is direct attack on God. It is a direct attack on people's faith and believe on god. He considered it worse than murder or theft. He placed blasphemy in the seventh circle.