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Algerian and Tunisian Free Thinkers under threat for ‘ridiculing’ Quran

A series of verses mimicking the style of the Quran titled Surah (Chapter) Corona have lit Arab social media on fire. The verses were written by an Algerian atheist Djilou and shared widely angering many conservative Muslims who have issued death threats and calls for arrest of those involved. We …

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European Court’s Anti-Muslim Ruling

In a decision made this October, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has neglected the basic principle of freedom of speech to uphold the “right of others to have their religious feelings protected.” A right many may be surprised to know they had, and for good reason. It is …

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Shaikh Yasir Qadhi & anti ex-Muslim bigotry

Note: This article is a response to a post by Sheikh Yasir Qadhi attacking ex-Muslims – the original post is available at https://www.facebook.com/yasir.qadhi/posts/10156029124118300 Salaam, Shaikh Yasir. While I have no intention of entering into a debate with you online, there is so much in this post that is so exhaustingly ironic, …

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It’s about time we listened to those speaking honestly about Islam

Obaid is a free speech advocate and Ex-Muslim. He was born in India and grew up in Canada. His love for science eventually lead to his abandoning Islam. Obaid can be reached via Twitter @obaidomer. Islam is a religion of peace; this has nothing to do with Islam, not all Muslims, …

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Walking by Moonlight: My Journey Out of Islam

Amira is a medical professional from Texas. As a bibliophile and science enthusiast, she’s passionate about the pursuit of knowledge. This is her first publication as an Ex-Muslim. Greetings, As an ex-Muslim, the first action I would like to extend is an offering of peace, or salaam. Apostasy from Islam …

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Documentary on “ex-Muslims” sparks contentious debate at Portland State

This is a guest post by Andy Ngo. He is a graduate student in political science at Portland State University. His academic interests include political Islam and secularism in the Middle East and North Africa. He can be reached on twitter at @MrAndyNgo and email at [email protected] . On Nov. …

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Detribalization Without Tribalization

A guest post by Reza Ziai. Detribalization Without Tribalization By Reza Ziai, M.A. Psychology Copyright 2016 If you were born in the US you are likely a Christian. If you were born in Iran you are likely a Muslim. If you were born to parents of the Bantu tribe in …

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What about the victims of Islam?!

This is a guest post by Soran Tarkhani. He is of Kurdish origin from Iraqi Kurdistan. In addition to working as an assistant lecturer at Salahaddin University in Erbil and is currently pursuing his PhD in political science.   Growing up in “Kurdistan” which is often affiliated with secular philosophy …

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Life on Earth: From Micro to Macro

This is a guest post by Dr. Asim Sahebzada, Ph.D. who is a geo-scientist and hails from Pakistan. Why should we care in the first place as to how did the ancient life looked like or how have humans and other primates evolved? Humans were sent by God from Heavens …

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The taboo of drawing Mohammed

A. R. Mirza is a Canadian ex-muslim interested in exploring the history of religious traditions and how they influence today’s world especially Islam in the modern world. Drawing Mohammed has always been a controversial issue, in school we were taught that it was “haram” of forbidden. But as of late …

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