Atheists (like myself) face the death penalty in 13 countries and are politically discriminated against around the world. For example, in many countries you cannot run for political office if you are a declared atheist. "Discrimination against atheists may be manifested by negative attitudes, prejudice, hostility, hatred, fear, or intolerance towards atheists and atheism and is often based in distrust regardless of its manifestation." https://elm.umaryland.edu/voices-and-opinions/2022/Oppression-Against-Atheists.php
Former IRA volunteer and ex-prisoner, spent 18 years in Long Kesh, 4 years on the blanket and no-wash/no work protests which led to the hunger strikes of the 80s. Completed PhD at Queens upon release from prison. Left the Republican Movement at the endorsement of the Good Friday Agreement, and went on to become a journalist. Co-founder of The Blanket, an online magazine that critically analyzed the Irish peace process. Lead researcher for the Belfast Project, an oral history of the Troubles.
Atheists (like myself) face the death penalty in 13 countries and are politically discriminated against around the world. For example, in many countries you cannot run for political office if you are a declared atheist. "Discrimination against atheists may be manifested by negative attitudes, prejudice, hostility, hatred, fear, or intolerance towards atheists and atheism and is often based in distrust regardless of its manifestation." https://elm.umaryland.edu/voices-and-opinions/2022/Oppression-Against-Atheists.php
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