14 Jan 15
Originally posted by sonhouseactually i think its more of see what no religion gets you.
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.
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. "
Originally posted by JS357So you can believe anything you want as long as it's in an Abrahamic religion.
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. "
Originally posted by DeepThoughtYep, 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.
So you can believe anything you want as long as it's in an Abrahamic religion.
Originally posted by KellyJayAnd 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 wasn't aware that Egypt had freedom of speech built into its laws.
I guess the atheist brought it on himself, yeah?