Atheists in Egypt Say They Struggle to Have Their Views Heard

BBC: A leading Egyptian cleric says Islamic extremism is motivating some people in the country to reject religion entirely.

Atheism is widely considered a taboo topic in Egypt and non-believers say that they often feel the need to keep their discussions private.

In the coastal city of Alexandria, the BBC spoke to a group of atheists about the difficulties they face living in a conservative society.

Hadya Alalawi reports (+ BBC video) » | Tuesday, February 11, 2014