(CNN) -- In his youth, Ronald Lindsey planned to enter the priesthood, so fervent was his devotion to God. But these days, Lindsay is devoted to protecting a person's right to ridicule, criticize -- even lambaste God. Super Bowl Sunday Praying for a Hail Mary was painted by  Dana Ellyn. You might say he is a blasphemer's savior. The devout Catholic turned non-believer leads a movement that is all about protecting people's rights to speak irreverently about religion. Criticizing God is an act punishable by death in several nations. In America, blasphemy laws remain on the books in six states, though they are largely arcane and not enforced.
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Wednesday marks first organized observance of Blasphemy Day
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Leader is devoted to protecting a person's right to ridicule, criticize, lambaste God
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Painter aghast someone could be punished, killed  over blasphemous remarks
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