"As usual, I agreee with S/B. Very fine summary.
I've found that, aside from the major reasons for adhering to reigions, there's a grab-bag of ad hoc rationales that make sense to the people who hold them. E.g., my uncle, a…"
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Alan Perlman commented on Zohaib Javed's blog post An insight on why I criticize Religion, and anything that's associated with it.
Sentient Biped commented on Zohaib Javed's blog post An insight on why I criticize Religion, and anything that's associated with it.
"Great essay! You are right, major religions oppose freedom of thought, and are against scientific knowledge. That is true for christianity, islam, and judaism. I don't know about the others.
Religion can never reform mankind…"
Steph S. commented on Zohaib Javed's blog post An Insight on why I Criticize Religion, and anything that's associated with it.
"Good for you - keep up the good work."
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An insight on why I criticize Religion, and anything that's associated with it.
I don't agree to religion. It proves to be a great hindrance for anyone who would like to make strides in progressing forward.If you think that you need to belief in a deity and a constructed set of beliefs passed down from history to pave you a path for self-control, then you're one of those people very frail of mind...something that you straight-away deny from the very start.Religion can and will be criticized for any problems and wrongs that it contains. To consider it as 'perfect' is in…See More
Phenix Amyntor commented on Zohaib Javed's blog post 19 Year Old Tunisian Female Activist 'Amina Tyler' Reported Missing and threatened by Islamist Cleric after posing topless as a sign of protest for women's Freedom.
"Believe me, I could understand the difficulties of being an Atheist or speaking out against Islam in an Islamic country. Even more unfortunate is the lack of support received from the global Atheist community. Until there's enough support - all…"
Sentient Biped commented on Zohaib Javed's blog post 19 Year Old Tunisian Female Activist 'Amina Tyler' Reported Missing and threatened by Islamist Cleric after posing topless as a sign of protest for women's Freedom.
"With last name "Tyler" does she have English parentage? Wondering why this particular woman spoke out, and if that was part of it.
Regardless, I can imagine the hate and threats against her. I she is not in hiding, then she is…"
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19 Year Old Tunisian Female Activist 'Amina Tyler' Reported Missing and threatened by Islamist Cleric after posing topless as a sign of protest for women's Freedom.
19 year old Tunisian Amina Tyler, posted a topless photographs of herself on an International Feminist Activist Group FEMEN which had the slogan “my body belongs to me, and is not the source of anyone's honour” as a sign of protest for the freedom and rights of women in Tunisia, which itself is in a struggle for a survival of its own freedom.This has already caught the attention of Islamist cleric Adel Almi, president of Al-Jamia Al-Li-Wassatia Tawia Wal-Islah, there in Tunisia, who has called…See More
Alan Perlman commented on Zohaib Javed's blog post Apostasy and Blasphemy is my right....and not a crime!
"I am with you. Atheists are not beloved in America, but at least we are not persecuted. And we are not killed for making jokes. One of the hallmarks of fanaticism is its total lack of humor. Good luck."
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Apostasy and Blasphemy is my right....and not a crime!
Being an Ex-Muslim and born of Pakistan, it sure brings with itself a barrage of problems, pressures, ridicule and a lot of threats, especially if you happen to be an atheist and are fighting for your right to be an apostate or stand and oppose religious beliefs. If you happen to be born in a country that takes Islam as the forefront for law-making, rights and the way of life to be run in that country, then you're most likely stripped away with a great deal of freedom of choice, practice or…See More
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14th March 2013: International Day to Defend Apostates and Blasphemers.
Under the Blasphemy Law in more than 30 countries and Apostasy Laws in more than 20, Apostates and Blasphemers rights to express their freedom of opinion, critique and speech is continuously silenced while at the same time threatened with execution or sentencing.We, the undersigned, highlight 14th March 2013 as an International Day to Defend the victims of Apostasy and Blasphemy. The link I've posted below leads to the blogpost of a freethinking Honorary activist and secularist, Maryam Namazie,…See More
Tom Sarbeck commented on Zohaib Javed's blog post Dealing with a religion and culture that shuns free-thinkers and Atheists alike.
"You're right about the hostility and threats. I felt them in the Catholic schools my dad sent his kids to, as did every other kid in the classes those particular nuns taught.
I remember well one often-repeated threat: being told that to doubt…"
Zohaib Javed commented on Zohaib Javed's blog post Dealing with a religion and culture that shuns free-thinkers and Atheists alike.
"Yes Tom, I recall reading about Catholicism doing the same barbaric acts as well back in the days.I did manage to come to the UK, but as with all apostates, I too have the fear of going back to my native country for the lack of safety and security…"
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An insight on why I criticize Religion, and anything that's associated with it.
Posted on April 30, 2013 at 10:30am 3 Comments 1 Like
I don't agree to religion. It proves to be a great hindrance for anyone who would like to make strides in progressing forward.
If you think that you need to belief in a deity and a constructed set of beliefs passed down from history to pave you a path for self-control, then you're one of those people very frail of mind...something that you straight-away deny from the very start.
Religion can and will be criticized for any problems and wrongs that it contains. To consider it as…
Continue 19 Year Old Tunisian Female Activist 'Amina Tyler' Reported Missing and threatened by Islamist Cleric after posing topless as a sign of protest for women's Freedom.
Posted on March 24, 2013 at 2:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
19 year old Tunisian Amina Tyler, posted a topless photographs of herself on an International Feminist Activist Group FEMEN which had the slogan “my body belongs to me, and is not the source of anyone's honour” as a sign of protest for the freedom and rights of women in Tunisia, which itself is in a struggle for a survival of its own freedom.
This has already caught the attention of Islamist cleric Adel Almi, president of Al-Jamia Al-Li-Wassatia Tawia Wal-Islah, there in Tunisia, who…
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Posted on March 13, 2013 at 2:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Being an Ex-Muslim and born of Pakistan, it sure brings with itself a barrage of problems, pressures, ridicule and a lot of threats, especially if you happen to be an atheist and are fighting for your right to be an apostate or stand and oppose religious beliefs.
If you happen to be born in a country that takes Islam as the forefront for law-making, rights and the way of life to be run in that country, then you're most likely stripped away with a great deal of freedom of choice,…
14th March 2013: International Day to Defend Apostates and Blasphemers.
Posted on March 12, 2013 at 8:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Under the Blasphemy Law in more than 30 countries and Apostasy Laws in more than 20, Apostates and Blasphemers rights to express their freedom of opinion, critique and speech is continuously silenced while at the same time threatened with execution or sentencing.
We, the undersigned, highlight 14th March 2013 as an International Day to Defend the victims of Apostasy and Blasphemy.
The link I've posted below leads to the blogpost of a freethinking Honorary activist and…
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Pope's 'exorcism' caught on film video
Posted by Debra Stevenson on May 21, 2013 at 2:37pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
There is a video of the Pope's 'exorcism' caught on film. The man isn't demon possessed, there are likely no 'real' demons. He's just delusional and doesn't want to accept personal responsiblity for his own behavior for his own dysfunctional life.
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Posted by Debra Stevenson on May 21, 2013 at 2:28pm 2 Comments 1 Like
There is an ad that reads ' Do you support 'traditional' marriage? Vote Now"! .
No, I don't support 'traditional' marriage because there is no such thing. I support heterosexual and same-sex couples marry each other legally , yes. 'Traditional' marriage promoters largely do not believe that heterosexual women are co-equal to their husbands. Their only purpose in 'traditional' marriage is to sexually satisfy their husbands if they can and raise children and do all…
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Posted by matthew greenberg on May 21, 2013 at 12:18pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
i've got no problem with everyone saying "merry christmas" on christmas day. however, they've turned it into an entire holiday season where it lasts a month or more. in those situations it should be perfectly acceptable to say "happy holidays" or call it a…
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My first funeral as an atheist
Posted by Two Cult Survivor on May 21, 2013 at 11:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I posted the bulk of this on another thread, but wanted to add some context separately.
I finally confronted my faith and embraced the fact of my atheism late last August, 2012. Days after I revealed my "epiphany" to a few friends who knew me from another message board, my sister died from Lou Gehrig's Disease (which pissed her off because she hated catching a disease from someone she never f---ed).
THAT was my sister, understand? She was a beautiful, life-loving, potty-mouthed…
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