AAI launches 'God Does Not Exist' campaign to support jailed Indonesian atheist

19 June 2012

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Atheist Alliance International (AAI) has launched the 'God Does Not Exist' campaign to draw attention to the case of Alexander Aan, the Indonesian atheist attacked and arrested in January 2012 after posting 'God does not exist' and articles and cartoons about Islam on Facebook.  Aan was convicted by an Indonesian court on 14 June 2012, sentenced to two years and six months jail and fined Rp100 million (c.US$10,600).

AAI urges people to exercise their freedom of expression by tweeting messages of support for Aan with the hashtag #goddoesnotexist and posting 'God Does Not Exist' on their Facebook page.  AAI also encourages people to send messages of support to Aan and to write to the Indonesian authorities to call for his release and a change to Indonesian law.  For more information click here.

Atheist Alliance International will continue its appeal for funds to assist with Alexander Aan's legal expenses and support his family while he is in jail.  Donate at www.atheistalliance.org/support-aai/donate (Legal/ Support Fund for Alex Aan).

Atheist Alliance International
Atheist Alliance International (AAI) is a global alliance of atheist/freethought groups and individuals, committed to educating its members and the public about atheism, secularism and related issues.  Atheist Alliance International's vision is a secular world where public policy, scientific inquiry and education are not influenced by religious beliefs, but based upon sound reasoning, rationality and evidence. Atheist Alliance  International's mission is to challenge and confront religious organisations and faith and strengthen global atheism by promoting the growth and interaction of atheist and freethought organisations in countries and regions around the world and undertaking international educational and advocacy projects.

Carlos A. Diaz
President, Atheist Alliance International
t: +54 9 11 5061 4091
e: president@atheistalliance. org
languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portugese
www.atheistalliance.org