Blasphemy

Blas·phe·my

Blasphemy

n.
  1. An indignity offered to God in words, writing, or signs; impiously irreverent words or signs addressed to, or used in reference to, God; speaking evil of God; also, the act of claiming the attributes or prerogatives of deity.
  2. Figuratively, of things held in high honor: Calumny; abuse; vilification.
    Punished for his blasphemy against learning.