Smarty pants just posted on CNN examining the persecution of atheists tonight at 8 pm eastern time. What persecution do you think atheists experience?
2007-02-12 11:05:55 · 8 answers · asked by me 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Atheists are not allowed to hold public office in certain states.
The Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution (Article I, Section 4) last amended on September 13, 2003 states that an official may be "excluded from holding office" if she/he does not "acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being."
South Carolina's Constitution, Article 6 Section 2: "Person denying existence of Supreme Being not to hold office. No person who denies the existence of the Supreme Being shall hold any office under this Constitution."
Tennessee's Bill of Rights: Article 9, Section 2: "No person who denies the being of God, or a future state of rewards and punishments, shall hold any office in the civil department of this state."
2007-02-12 11:10:32 · answer #1 · answered by gruz 3 · 7⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-03 07:03:22 · answer #2 · answered by dewulf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George Bush senior said atheists couldn't be citizens or patriots. It's nice to see such religious tolerance in the (then) leader of the country.
2007-02-12 11:43:56 · answer #3 · answered by The Truth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think every group is persecuted to some extent. Atheists in the US have it the worst, I would say.
The stereotype of the atheist is that they are satan-worshipping criminals. I remember when the word "atheist" was dirty to me. I have, of course, grown out of that, but the negative connotation remains for many people.
2007-02-12 11:14:29 · answer #4 · answered by citrus punch 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I wasn't chosen to be on a jury because I'm an Atheist.
I was asked not to attend PTA meetings because I am an Atheist.
My son cannot participate in Boy Scouts because he is being raised as an Atheist.
2007-02-12 11:16:10 · answer #5 · answered by stephanie 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
They are targetted by christian groups and shouted at, they ar segregated in many schools and told they are bad. and most importantly. THEY AREN'T ALLOWED TO HOLD OFFICE ANYWHERE IN THE USA.Thats a pretty big item they are excluded from simply because of theirreligious beliefs.
2007-02-12 11:12:58 · answer #6 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hatred by some christians for not following their religion.
2007-02-12 11:12:20 · answer #7 · answered by Krayden 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you are that blind you wouldn't understand.
2007-02-12 11:17:00 · answer #8 · answered by ragnar1002000 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋