Friendly Atheist - In 2015, atheist Mark Janny was released from jail....His parole officer, John Gamez, told Janny that if he wanted to remain out of prison, he would have to live at the Denver Rescue Mission, a Christian homeless shelter.
That shelter’s rules required residents to participate in worship services, Bible studies, and faith-based counseling, none of which Janny had any desire to join...
Janny actually suggested an alternative: staying at the home of some family friends. But that was rejected. So Janny went to the shelter… but didn’t participate in the religious activities. And because of that, Gamez revoked his parole and sent Janny back to jail for five more months.
He sued. It didn’t go well. He represented himself in court, which didn’t help, and the district court eventually dismissed the case.
But now the ACLU and Americans United for Separation of Church and State are working with Janny and appealing that ruling.
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