Monday, August 30, 2021

Jailed in America for being an atheist


 In 2015, atheist Mark Janny was released from jail. (The reason he was there is irrelevant to this story.)

 His parole officer, John Gamez, told Janny that if he wanted to remain out of prison, he would have to live at the Denver Rescue Mission, a Christian homeless shelter.  That shelter’s rules required residents to participate in worship services, Bible studies, and faith-based counselling, none of which Janny had any desire to join. And he shouldn’t have had to.

Janny went to the shelter… but didn’t participate in the religious activities. Because of that, Gamez revoked his parole and sent Janny back to jail for five more months

Appeals Court: Atheist Parolee Jailed for Rejecting Bible Study Can Sue Over It | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | Patheos

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