Beirut

Atheist Republic Summary: Death for Blasphemy in Mauritania, Beirut Pride

May 19 Summary

Mauritania has passed a law making it mandatory for blasphemers to receive the death penalty. This Islamic country is being pressured to change this law, but will probably not give in to pressure.

A catholic woman has been fired for refusing to counsel a gay couple. She is suing her former place of employment for discrimination of her beliefs.