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Condemning Abubaker Deghayes but Supporting Mubarak Bala is not Hypocrisy

March 8, 2023 | by DJ Beaton | 0 Comments

Abubaker Deghayes was arrested for supporting terrorism while Mubarak Bala was condemning it. Their prosecutions are not equivalent injustices. Read more

Mubarak Bala’s Sentencing: Tolerant Pluralism and the Imperative of Islamic Reformation in Northern Nigeria

May 30, 2022 | by Leo Igwe | 0 Comments

The sentencing of Mubarak Bala demonstrates the need to reform how Islam is practiced in Northern Nigeria. Read more

Blasphemy and Crisis in Islam | Leo Igwe

October 11, 2019 | by Leo Igwe | 0 Comments

Approaches to blasphemy across the Muslim world underline the turmoil of an Islamic faith struggling to come to terms with modernity. Read more

Why Is The British State So Heavy Handed With Activists Critical of Islam?

August 2, 2018 | by Dana Forrest | 0 Comments

Technically, the treatment meted out by the British State to those strongly critical of Islam is legal. But is the reaction proportional or unreasonable? Do those who criticise Islam deserve to be imprisoned? One may expect to hear news like this from Islamic countries, but you might be surprised to know that governments in the […] Read more

‘Life of Brian,’ 38 Years On: De Facto Blasphemy is Alive and Well

November 8, 2017 | by Guest Writer | 8 Comments

It is now 38 years since Monty Python’s 'Life of Brian' was released in November 1979, despite protests. But are we truly free to engage in blasphemy today? Read more

The Token Ex-Muslim

May 22, 2017 | by Sara Al Iraqiya | 3 Comments

“There are times when silence becomes an accomplice to injustice.” – Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Infidel Taking the Plunge and Living Authentically I consider myself a lucky ex-Muslim. When I came out to my family about my apostasy, I did not face violence or hatred. I was not ostracised. Certain family members and friends expressed sadness, but […] Read more

Blasphemy Laws Violate Basic Human Rights

April 24, 2017 | by CNLifestyle | 0 Comments

Blasphemy Laws violate our right to freedom of religion. If a state is to protect this right, it cannot condemn atheists and critics of religion. Read more

Religion: Death for Blasphemy Deserves Scorn

April 18, 2017 | by Leo Igwe | 0 Comments

Contrary to the views of Owen Jones. if religions treat human life, freedom, fact and evidence with contempt, they deserve nothing but disparagement Read more

How Should We Judge Ayaan Hirsi Ali?

April 14, 2017 | by CNLifestyle | 0 Comments

Irrespective of whether you agree or disagree with Ayaan Hirsi Ali, she has lived and experienced a world that her critics, by and large, have not. Read more

Anti-Islamophobia Motion: Progressive and Helpful? Or Not So Much?

March 29, 2017 | by CNLifestyle | 1 Comments

It’s been a couple of days since Canada passed M103, the non-binding motion in Parliament condemning Islamophobia and other forms of systemic racism. On right and left wing outlets alike, the motion has attracted a lot of coverage and opinions, and unleashed protests, counter-protests, demonstrations and online petitions. While liberal commentators have restricted themselves to […] Read more