In this report, Human Rights Watch/Asia focuses on the persistent crackdown against religious expression of Catholics and Protestants. We note, however, that repression in China is directed against all religions, the five that are officially recognized (Buddhism, Daoism, Islam. Catholicism, and Protestantism) and all allegedly aberrant and superstitious sects.
I really can't understand how you can look at things like that, a gov't that is atheist, persecuting EVERY religion, and not draw a conclusion that atheism plays a major part in that.
Good night.
You mentioned ‘official’ Atheist governments, and you also mentioned their recognition of five major religions.
Logical Dissonance.
Or closer to the truth, Political Advantage.