British journalist David Robson has a must-read story at The Atlantic about Secular Rescue, the Center For Inquiry-backed project that serves as an “underground railroad” for atheists living in countries where openly questioning God’s existence could be a death sentence.
They’ve helped atheists get out of those countries and get to places where their lives aren’t in danger.
Thank you. We've had two guys on this site from the Middle East. Good to know we can recommend they contact this group.
Even in states that ostensibly protect religious rights, atheists may have to fear repercussions from vigilante groups. In Iraq, for instance, the right to freedom of conscience is enshrined in the constitution, yet Yaseen faced regular death threats from fundamentalists and got little support from the police. “There is a mob mentality that sanctions violence against people who don’t conform on religious grounds,” [CFI President and CEO Robyn] Blumner said.
There are a few links on this short article , One is to where to donate for this cause . This is why I don't want to leave the states , Ever .