Pakistan still persecuting religious minorities
Pakistan is still persecuting atheists and religious minorities with blasphemy charges, often trumped up because of personal disputes, which can result in life imprisonment or the death penalty. Here are two current examples: an illiterate Christian couple facing death by hanging for allegedly sending a text message, whose appeal has ...
Atheist Ireland republishes 25 blasphemous quotes in solidarity with Stephen Fry
Atheist Ireland welcomes the Irish police investigation into Stephen Fry for blasphemy. It highlights a law that is silly, silencing, and dangerous. On 1 January 2010, the day the new Irish blasphemy law became operational, Atheist Ireland published a list of 25 blasphemous quotes in order to challenge the law. Today, ...
Irish Blasphemy Referendum – Micheal Martin asks government
Dáil debates Tuesday, 20 January 2015 from KildareStreet.com (all rights acknowledged) Micheál Martin asks questions on the the government commitment to the Irish Blasphemy Referendum Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements See this speech in context or individually 4:25 pm Micheál Martin (Leader of the Opposition; Cork South Central, ...