''See also:'' [[Homosexuality laws]] and [[Atheism, pederasty and NAMBLA]]
[[File:Harry Hay.jpg|thumbnail|127px|Many consider [[atheism|atheist]] [[Harry Hay]] to be the founder of the American [[homosexuality|homosexual]] movement.]]
In 2016, the ''Independent'' reported that [[homosexuality]] is illegal in 74 countries.<ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.html LGBT relationships are illegal in 74 countries, research finds], Independent, 2016</ref> Islamic countries ban homosexuality. [[Russia]] which has seen [[Collapse of atheism in the former Soviet Union|a resurgence of religion]] now has a law against promoting homosexuality.<ref>[https://www.rt.com/news/russia-gay-law-myths-951/?utm_source=browser&utm_medium=aplication_chrome&utm_campaign=chrome Gay rights in Russia: Facts and Myths]</ref>