Category: News
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گفتگو با مریم نمازی: “زن ضد دین” و “فتواهای سکولار
Here’s an interview in Farsi in this week’s International entitled “This anti-religion woman” and “secular fatwas”. You can read it here.
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There is some sanity after all
A German court has said that a child’s right to physical integrity trumps religious and parental rights in a case involving a doctor who carried out a circumcision on a four year-old that led to medical complications. The decision, which is not binding, has caused ‘outrage’ amongst religious groups. By the way, the decision –…
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Actually it’s the same old same old
The Muslim Brotherhood has hailed Morsi’s narrow win of Egypt’s presidential election as the ‘start of a new era‘. It’s actually same old same old. Egyptians were given the [non] ‘choice’ between Mubarak’s former general and the Muslim Brotherhood, both of which were there to bring an end to the revolution that has changed much…
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I’ll be on Aljazeera’s The Stream tonight
Al Jazeera’s social media-driven show, The Stream, will be speaking with Richard Dawkins on atheism, religion and culture tonight. It goes live at 19:30 GMT (8:30 p.m. in London). I’ll be participating in a Google+ Hangout panel which can ask Dawkins questions and make comments. I’ve never used Google+ before but hopefully I’ll be able to…
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I could have told you that for free
Did you hear about Islington social services paying over £8,000 for a consultant to travel to Africa to investigate whether they should send a boy in their care to the Congo for an exorcism?! I could have told them NO! and for free. The consultant – who actually accepted the job – was told that…
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An unnecessary provocation?
The Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain’s fifth anniversary celebration was absolutely fantastic. Here’s my speech. Thank you for joining us on the fifth anniversary of the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain (CEMB). People often ask why ex-Muslim? Is it not an unnecessary provocation? Provocation, yes, but unnecessary, no. Islamists tell us this all the time.…
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Beware of those who hide behind ‘choice’
I find that people often hide behind ‘choice’ in order to defend their position. But that to me is a cop-out. I think it’s always better to start with principle. You’re less likely to go wrong. Do I support the US bombing of Iran? Do I support the veil? Do I support religion? The death…
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Post your messages of support for Council of ex-Muslims here
Messages of support to mark 5th anniversary of the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain Final Updated 28 June 2012 As you know, the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain (CEMB) is celebrating its 5th anniversary on 23 June. We’re asking people to attend the fundraiser luncheon if they can, donate, and send messages of support to mark…
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It’s on Saturday
Join us to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain on Saturday 23 June 2012 from 13.00-16.00hours in London. There is still space so book your tickets today if you can join us! Speakers and acts include: Renowned Philosopher AC Grayling Writer and Documentary-maker Gita Sahgal Comedian Kate Smurthwaite Theoretical Physicist…
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You’re on the wrong side
I was recently criticised for ‘picking on Iran’. Well, yes if you side with the Iranian regime, or don’t see anything wrong with it, then my opposing it may seem this way to you. It is all about taking sides really. The same applies to the discussion we are having here on the veil. You…
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Simple!
In response to my post explaining the ex in ex-Muslim, Mr. A Kundi or @adnzafar says on Twitter: @MaryamNamazie then don’t say #exmuslims. then there will be no killings. Simple! Simple for who? The defenders of Islamism are always on the ready to blame Islam’s victims for its crimes. All you need to do to…
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The veil must be opposed
I’m posting this speech of mine on the veil here for the pro-veil lobby. I’ll be sure to respond to comments in detail once the CEMB fundraiser is over. Bahar a young woman living in Germany wrote: When you see me on the street I am veiled but do not think I am a Muslim.…