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Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by Immorttal: 6:33am On Dec 20, 2016 |
For the first time, atheists and other nonreligious persons are explicitly named as a class protected by the law. President Barack Obama has signed into law the Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Act. The new law protects atheists, humanists, and other freethinkers around the world from religious persecution. Congress passed the international religious freedom bill protecting atheists, humanists, and other non-theists last week with overwhelming bipartisan support, and Obama signed the legislation into law last Friday, Dec. 16. The new law explicitly protects atheists, humanists, and other non-theists, and upgrades the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act. In particular, the new law states: The freedom of thought, conscience, and religion is understood to protect theistic and non-theistic beliefs as well as the right not to profess or practice any religion The Act also condemns “specific targeting of non-theists, humanists, and atheists because of their beliefs” and attempts to forcibly compel “non-believers or non-theists to recant their beliefs or to convert.” Commenting on the new law, Caroline Mala Corbin, professor of law at the University of Miami, said: The new law has some really interesting language in it. It takes an expansive view of religious liberty, saying freedom of religion is not just about the right to practice religion. It is also about the right to have your own views about religion including being agnostic and atheistic Religious News Service reports Corbin also links the president’s signing of this act to another first: President Obama was the first president to explicitly acknowledge nonbelievers in his inaugural address, so this seems to fit into his legacy vis-a-vis nonbelievers The American Humanist Association is celebrating the new law. In a press release the group explains the importance of the new, updated legislation: The persecution of openly humanist and atheist writers has become an area of increasing concern especially after the string of murders of secular bloggers and publishers by religious extremists in Bangladesh. The American Humanist Association, along with other international advocates for religious freedom, have also been critical of the flogging of secular writers in Saudi Arabia, as well as a Saudi law that equates atheism with terrorism In a statement, Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the American Humanist Association, said: The American Humanist Association is proud to see this historic legislation signed into law and looks forward to working with the US Department of State to ensure religious liberty for non-theists and religious minorities abroad. That non-theists are now recognized as a protected class is a significant step toward full acceptance and inclusion for non-religious individuals, who are still far too often stigmatized and persecuted around the world http://www.patheos.com/blogs/progressivesecularhumanist/2016/12/obama-signs-new-law-giving-protection-atheists 23 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by HQuadreal: 6:55am On Dec 20, 2016 |
Hmmm hmmm hmmm throat. |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by Immorttal: 7:11am On Dec 20, 2016 |
I believe this is international. 2 Likes |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by Flexherbal(m): 7:14am On Dec 20, 2016 |
This is how our leaders rush to sign different bills and employ different people, before they leave office. 10 Likes |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by Immorttal: 7:18am On Dec 20, 2016 |
Flexherbal:lol 3 Likes |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by menxer: 7:19am On Dec 20, 2016 |
Americans redefining freedom for us all. 39 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by hopefulLandlord: 7:57am On Dec 20, 2016 |
finally something worthy of copying by the Nigeria government 20 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by orisa37: 8:11am On Dec 20, 2016 |
This is good. Everything(Atheists and Believers, Animates and Inanimates etcetera) in Heaven and on Earth is God. The simple Rule is, "Love others like yourselves". Atheists are insane, care for them like you do for lunatics in the streets and in Hospitals. 97 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by orisa37: 8:23am On Dec 20, 2016 |
This is Christian Law, "Love Others like yourselves",re_explained. 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by Immorttal: 8:24am On Dec 20, 2016 |
orisa37:Fasten your seat belt, my brothers are coming for you. The jolt you will receive might knock you asunder. 28 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by hopefulLandlord: 8:32am On Dec 20, 2016 |
orisa37: can you elucidate on that " insane" part? last time I checked, saying "god told me to do it" like Joshua, David, Moses would make mental asylum your permanent home in developed countries 57 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by Edenoscar(m): 9:05am On Dec 20, 2016 |
Immorttal: what do you mean by international, how does a law passed in US Congress affect an atheist in another country, i dont think they have that kind of power. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by Immorttal: 9:09am On Dec 20, 2016 |
Edenoscar:is freedom of speech international? 1 Like |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by tspun(m): 9:21am On Dec 20, 2016 |
I thought they have signed that already. Its long over due considering the fact that most prominent citizen of Us are atheist. I m a christian and will always be. 1 Like |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by jodavid(m): 9:21am On Dec 20, 2016 |
Rubbish. Instead of signing pacts for better relationship with Russia...How does this one help prevent a very imminent 3rd World War? Abeg let Jan 20 reach jare.. Let Trump play the trumpet. 9 Likes |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by fratermathy(m): 9:22am On Dec 20, 2016 |
Nice one. The world is changing gradually. Everyone must not subscribe to religious dogma. 6 Likes |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by legendte(m): 9:22am On Dec 20, 2016 |
Good we have Trump now. 5 Likes |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by Seun(m): 9:22am On Dec 20, 2016 |
Should we have such a law in Nigeria? 17 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by Ptoocool(m): 9:22am On Dec 20, 2016 |
Let Obama come and go already jere.. 3 Likes |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by goldiam(f): 9:22am On Dec 20, 2016 |
Christians don't have issues with atheist,rather atheists are the ones always looking for ways to make people think like them.Always coming up with unnecessary arguments against Christians and their belief.Simple rules of life live and let's live. And that was how one came online few days ago eating and tearing the Bible as if it will change anything. Abeggi make dem go sit down for shit like my momma use to say. 52 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by ichommy(m): 9:23am On Dec 20, 2016 |
Awesome |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by hotice01: 9:23am On Dec 20, 2016 |
We don't need that,all we need is to modify our constitution to truly reflect Nigeria a secular society devoid of any religious affiliation or preference. 4 Likes |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by ichommy(m): 9:23am On Dec 20, 2016 |
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Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by Akinz0126(m): 9:23am On Dec 20, 2016 |
I concour it's a free world it's your choice weather to be a christian,muslim,budhist or an atheist Not some dimwit compelling you to one religion like your life depended on it. How I wish Nigeria can even do away with religion in totality . Cause it's the brain behind our retrogresion and underdevelopment 19 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by kevoh(m): 9:23am On Dec 20, 2016 |
Obama is the anti_christ! How can he agree to sign such demonic law of freedom? Doesn't he know that atheism is dying everywhere due to the spread of internet use? 3 Likes |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by peculiar3(m): 9:23am On Dec 20, 2016 |
...aren't there better things to copy from America ...one funny senator is rushing at this as we speak |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by emeka2847: 9:23am On Dec 20, 2016 |
Obama's time is over. We're waiting for Trump 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by emmyspies: 9:24am On Dec 20, 2016 |
hmmm, i dont have wat to say.... |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by ichommy(m): 9:24am On Dec 20, 2016 |
kevoh: YINMU 1 Like |
Re: Atheists Protected By New Law That Obama Signed by Chipappii(m): 9:24am On Dec 20, 2016 |
Where they in any danger before? 1 Like |
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