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http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/13/us/egypt-student-atheist-jailed/?iid=ob_article_footer_expansion&iref=obnetwork

Atheists should not go to Egypt. This is disgusting. See what religion gets you.

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Originally posted by sonhouse
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/13/us/egypt-student-atheist-jailed/?iid=ob_article_footer_expansion&iref=obnetwork

Atheists should not go to Egypt. This is disgusting. See what religion gets you.
actually i think its more of see what no religion gets you.

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Originally posted by robbie carrobie
actually i think its more of see what no religion gets you.
No, it is what being FORCED into a religion, what THAT gets you.

Be religious or go to jail. One more reason why I want freedom FROM religion.

Religion is the scourge of mankind.

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Originally posted by robbie carrobie
actually i think its more of see what no religion gets you.
Uh, you're holding the atheist responsible for this? The atheist is the victim for not having freedom of speech.

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Originally posted by robbie carrobie
actually i think its more of see what no religion gets you.
Sounds like you're in favour. I trust this is not actually the case?

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FYI

Unofficial translation of the Egyptian constitution:

http://www.sis.gov.eg/Newvr/Dustor-en001.pdf

Article 2: "Islam is the religion of the State and Arabic is its official language. The principles of Islamic Sharia are the main source of legislation. "

Article 64: "Freedom of belief is absolute. The freedom of practicing religious rituals and establishing worship places for the followers of Abrahamic religions is a right regulated by Law. "

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Originally posted by JS357
FYI

Unofficial translation of the Egyptian constitution:

http://www.sis.gov.eg/Newvr/Dustor-en001.pdf

Article 2: "Islam is the religion of the State and Arabic is its official language. The principles of Islamic Sharia are the main source of legislation. "

Article 64: "Freedom of belief is absolute. The freedom of practicing religious rituals and ...[text shortened]... ablishing worship places for the followers of Abrahamic religions is a right regulated by Law. "
So you can believe anything you want as long as it's in an Abrahamic religion.

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Originally posted by DeepThought
So you can believe anything you want as long as it's in an Abrahamic religion.
Yep, you better be one of the big 3 or you are in trouble. No Bahai's need apply, no Janes, no Rastas, Pastas, Hindu's, Buddhists, Eskimo's, Aborigine's. All go to jail. Convert or go to jail.

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Originally posted by sonhouse
Yep, you better be one of the big 3 or you are in trouble. No Bahai's need apply, no Janes, no Rastas, Pastas, Hindu's, Buddhists, Eskimo's, Aborigine's. All go to jail. Convert or go to jail.
What if it's Mammon?

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Originally posted by DeepThought
What if it's Mammon?
Mammon don't allow that kinda 'ligion round here!

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Originally posted by sonhouse
Yep, you better be one of the big 3 or you are in trouble. No Bahai's need apply, no Janes, no Rastas, Pastas, Hindu's, Buddhists, Eskimo's, Aborigine's. All go to jail. Convert or go to jail.
Wonder why they don't just fake it like many others do.

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Originally posted by C Hess
Uh, you're holding the atheist responsible for this? The atheist is the victim for not having freedom of speech.
I wasn't aware that Egypt had freedom of speech built into its laws.

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Originally posted by sonhouse
No, it is what being FORCED into a religion, what THAT gets you.

Be religious or go to jail. One more reason why I want freedom FROM religion.

Religion is the scourge of mankind.
I agree with you, if you are forced it isn't real.

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Originally posted by KellyJay
I wasn't aware that Egypt had freedom of speech built into its laws.
And who can we blame for this? The constitution in egypt is supposed to guarantee absolute freedom of expression, and yet it has exceptions. One of those exceptions apparently spells: "Don't bad-mouth our religion mothafocka, or we gonna throw you in jail, YEAH!"

I guess the atheist brought it on himself, yeah?

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