Discrimination Against Atheists

[Flanker1Six]

The real reason is that Atheists eat babies.

Don't forget all the swearing, spitting, and fighting (or is it that "other" thing that starts with F?  )................................anyway.........................if you ignore that stuff; they're not that bad.   

Besides the smell. 

[Harassed]

Did somebody say lion food?  Christians can be useful.

[politicallyactiv]

The right to religious freedom is deeply embedded in the history of the United States: according to article VI of the constitution, "no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States". Furthermore, in the 1961 Torcaso v. Watkins case, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that "neither a State nor the Federal Government can constitutionally force a person ‚to profess a belief or disbelief in any religion" (Justice Hugo Black).
In 2016, open legal discrimination against non-believers is not common in Western countries. Yet, seven US state constitutions, namely that of Arkansas, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, still have discriminatory laws in their articles that prohibit people that do not believe in God from holding public office.
In spite of all these, non-believers do not have the right to hold public office everywhere in the US. These obsolete laws continue to exist although being unconstitutional and deny the freedom of religion not only to Atheists, but Agnostics, Humanists, Freethinkers and other Non-theists alike.
It is upon us - concerned citizens of the world, supporting diversity and fairness - to call upon these seven US states to abolish their religious restrictions for candidates for public office. Please sign this petition to put pressure on the state legislatures to adopt rules that ensure equal access for all citizens and accept personal beliefs! https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/Legislators_of_7_US_states_US_government_Restore_the_right_of_nonbelievers_to_hold_office_in_the_US/

[jakeeey]

Atheists should be discriminated against.  None of you have any morals, values, rules, and basically all know that god is real but choose to ignore it so that you can do whatever you like without consequences.


Not only that, you all eat babies, worship satan, and corrupt children.. I've also been told that you never help old ladies across the street because you have no souls.


You definitely shouldn't be allowed to be politicians because religious politicians hold themselves to such a high standard of truth & honesty that you simply wouldn't be able to meet the criteria.


And no ice creams or chocolate cake for you, either, as that should only be given to the religious!


That's what lacking theistic belief will do for ya!  Bad atheists.. naughty atheists! 

[widdershins]

Atheists should be discriminated against.  None of you have any morals, values, rules, and basically all know that god is real but choose to ignore it so that you can do whatever you like without consequences.


Not only that, you all eat babies, worship satan, and corrupt children.. I've also been told that you never help old ladies across the street because you have no souls.


You definitely shouldn't be allowed to be politicians because religious politicians hold themselves to such a high standard of truth & honesty that you simply wouldn't be able to meet the criteria.


And no ice creams or chocolate cake for you, either, as that should only be given to the religious!


That's what lacking theistic belief will do for ya!  Bad atheists.. naughty atheists! 

Shit.  Now I feel bad.

[Duncle]

Reading this thread makes me feel very lucky that I don't live in the US. Here in Britain, being an Atheist is no problem- I've always been very open about being an Atheist, and I've never encountered any discrimination.

[doorknob]

ah this old thread.

Brings back memories.

[Sal1981]

No problem where I live being an atheist.