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Punishment for Atheism in 7 Countries: Death

And atheists don't enjoy full rights in Arkansas: report

By Kate Seamons,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 10, 2012 8:49 AM CST

(Newser) – Choosing not to believe can be a deadly choice in seven of the world's countries, according to a new report out today. It found that atheists can be executed for their views in Afghanistan, Iran, Maldives, Mauritania, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan. Reuters notes...   Read full story »

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