This post is a follow up to a Twitter conversation. I believe that it is important that us non-theists do not fall for the fallacy claiming that no good ever comes from religion. To @Meandillar1: I’m not referring to your true kindness statement. I was referring to this statement from @AtheistSensei: …your religion removes selflessness […]
Placing Douglas Murray’s Article Referring to Ahmadi Muslims in Context
This post is a follow on to some friendly Twitter conversation regarding Douglas Murray’s latest article, Here we go again – but this time, Je suis Berlin. What I did take from Douglas Murray’s latest article is that some elements of the liberal media do wish to present Muslims in a positive light, almost as […]
An ex-Muslim’s Sister asks him to “Stop being an ex-Muslim”
The contents of this *guest* post is from Abdullah, an ex-Muslim whom I recently came across. His story highlights how Muslims, when rationally cornered, resign to living a life defeated — especially women. And they have the most reasons to be upset with Islam. Abdullah writes: In the middle of a heated argument my sister […]
Responding to Volkan Topalli on Advocating for Religious Freedom
In a recent Twitter conversation with Volkan Topalli (a self-identified Muslim), this tweet came up, which I thought it would be helpful to unpack some. @ReasonOnFaith Atheists + secular humanists used to advocate for religious freedom. Now they demonize; contributes to anti-Muslim bias. — Volkan Topalli (@VolkanTopalli) December 17, 2016 Atheists, deists, agnostics and secular humanists still […]
My Advice to Ameen D on Questioning Islam with a Strong God-Belief
This post is taken from a YouTube comment that I made in response to Ameen D, questioning Islam, as he keeps an open mind. My comment: I totally understand where you’re coming from. The belief in a deity was very strong in me when I was devoutly religious. Even now, I’m on the spectrum between […]
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