How the right to deny the existence of God is under threat globally - World Politics - World - The Independent
Partisans of the 'New Atheist' movement are often spouting that 'freedom of religion means freedom from religion', an annoying, trite, but nevertheless true meme. If religious believers claim the right to believe and practice their faith as among the first of our human rights, then we need to be concerned about the rights of individuals not to believe as well.
In that spirit, I offer this article which illustrates that non-believers around the globe are just as likely to be persecuted for their convictions as are Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, etc. If we as Christians insist on our right to believe and practice our faith in the public square, then we must also stand up for those on the opposite side of the 'God Question' too.
So irrespective of which side of the belief/atheist divide an individual stands, let's not forget to work to ensure the freedom of everyone for the denial of anyone's rights to believe what they want about religious matters is an offense and an affront to all of us.
How the right to deny the existence of God is under threat globally - World Politics - World - The Independent
In that spirit, I offer this article which illustrates that non-believers around the globe are just as likely to be persecuted for their convictions as are Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, etc. If we as Christians insist on our right to believe and practice our faith in the public square, then we must also stand up for those on the opposite side of the 'God Question' too.
So irrespective of which side of the belief/atheist divide an individual stands, let's not forget to work to ensure the freedom of everyone for the denial of anyone's rights to believe what they want about religious matters is an offense and an affront to all of us.
How the right to deny the existence of God is under threat globally - World Politics - World - The Independent
Thank you Fr. Tim. There are still 23 countries in the world where non belief is a crime punishable by imprisonment, lashing and even death. And I think you'll find that almost all non believers respect the right of believers to their beliefs as well. This is one area where believers and non believers find common ground.
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