Liverpool PlayhouseThe fascinating story of Thomas Aikenhead " the last person in Britain to be executed for blasphemy " is marred by a mix of theatrical stylesYoung Thomas Aikenhead was the last person executed for blasphemy in Britain. In his own words, written while in prison, he was "betrayed and induced to the reading of... atheistical books" by a supposed friend, who subsequently gave witness against him. "Out …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:38AM on February 28, 2016