Representative Monique D. Davis (D) - Bias against atheists


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Representative Monique D. Davis (D) - Bias against atheists

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Illinois State Legislator Monique Davis launched an attack on atheism, calling it "dangerous for our children". She was confronting well-known atheist Rob Sherman Wednesday afternoon 2 April 2008 in the General Assembly as Sherman testified before the House State Government Administration regarding Gov. Rod Blagojevich's oddly misdirected $1 million grant intended for Pilgrim Baptist Church. Sherman told reporters afterwards he "felt like Rosa Parks". Sources: -------- Chicago Tribune: http://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2008/04/rep-monique-dav.html Friendly Atheist: http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/04/04/its-dangerous-for-children-to-know-atheism-exists-says-illinois-state-legislator/ Update: On 9 April '08 Rep. Davis officially apologized to Rob Sherman for her unwarranted and prejudiced attack against him and atheism in general. See http://www.robsherman.com for a full account. People have a right to their religions or to reject religion, and the state should be neutral regarding this. (Christian) prayer in public schools and giving state money to (Christian) churches goes against this. Either you give equal time and money to all religions and belief systems or to none. Long live state secularism!

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wimvandenberghe

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atheism, rob, sherman, atheist, monique, davis, freedom, from, religion, church, state, separation,

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