Monday, December 10, 2012

Report: Atheists Face Discrimination, Persecution Around the World

Report: Atheists Face Discrimination, Persecution Around the World

A new report reveals that not only are atheists persecuted and discriminated against for their lack of religious faith around the world, but that they can even be executed in some countries if their beliefs become known. According to the study, “ ‘unbelievers’ in Islamic countries face the most severe—sometimes brutal—treatment at the hands of the state and adherents of the official religion.”


http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/report_atheists_face_discrimination_persecution_around_the_world_20121209/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Truthdig+Truthdig%3A+Drilling+Beneath+the+Headlines&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

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