19 January 2012

Defend Freedom of Expression on 11 Feb

Robbie Yellon, the President of the UCL’s atheist and secular society has resigned – apparently due to stress following the controversy over the use of a ‘Jesus and Mo’ cartoon to advertise a social event on Facebook.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association is continuing to protest against the use of the cartoon.

“The principle is more important than who is being attacked – this time it is Muslims and Christians but in the future it could be atheists themselves.”

There is something surreal about this statement in the light of the very real threats made against atheists at Queen Mary on Tuesday, leading to the cancellation of a peaceful event. ‘Jesus and Mo’ may be offensive to some, but it is NOT an attack. Yet UCL’s atheists have been pressured by the Student Union to watch their step in future: [Harry’s Place] Read more