Atheist Republic Mourns the Loss of Leaders Silvia Gerger & Termeh Nashvan

Atheist Republic is saddened to learn of the recent passing of two important leaders within the international Atheist Republic community; Silvia Gerger and Termeh Nashvan. In reaction to the heart-wrenching news, Atheist Republic’s President and CEO, Susanna McIntyre, stated, “The loss of both Silvia and Termeh has hit our community hard. These two women were outspoken and incredible leaders in our community. The energy and passion that they committed to the cause of protecting atheists, as well as the LGBT community, seemed endless.

‘Burqa Ban’ Comes into Force in Austria

On October 1, a law popularly called the ‘burqa ban’, came into force in Austria, another European country that now prohibits facial coverings.

Muslim Migrants in Europe Convert to Christianity But Fear Retaliation

Many migrants who have recently converted to Christianity say they fear retaliation from Muslims in Europe.

Xenophobes in Vienna Mistake Church for Mosque

Religious extremists, who mistook one of the most famous churches in Europe for a mosque, have demanded that it be pulled down.

Austria Passes Law on Islam Banning Foreign Funding of Muslim Groups

Austria Banning Foreign Funding Muslim Group

By passing a law to oversee how Islam is administered, Austria singled out its Muslim minority for treatment that doesn’t apply to any other religion.