I think you lack the historical culture and can't understand the context of these texts. If these texts were revolutionary at the time it's because they were not enforced before. You could be legally imprisoned for your thoughts (which you had or people thought you had), and it still is the case in many places around the world.
> Hating someone is an opinion. It is not an act of violence.
> What good is an opinion if you cannot express it?
So which is it ? Because obviously walking around and insulting people based on their race or religion is an act of violence
> Hating someone is an opinion. It is not an act of violence.
> What good is an opinion if you cannot express it?
So which is it ? Because obviously walking around and insulting people based on their race or religion is an act of violence