Sometimes we need to read deeper into the stories that grasp our attention. We are all familiar with Malala and her brave stance. But remember, the Taliban didn’t just shoot her. They shot other people too. Seema Jilani makes an excellent point here. We have basically picked a poster child for women in Afghanistan but …
Category Archive: Islam
Feb 21 2013
Bangladeshi Democracy
While at work today I had the distinct pleasure of a short conversation with someone who believed that Atheists (and Communists!!!) were responsible for stirring up unnecessary trouble in Bangladesh. And this lead me to an important question. Does Bangladesh remember their own History? Do the people trying to reduce the secularism withing their country …
Feb 12 2013
Age of Kali – Vishwaroopam and Censorship
So I managed to watch Vishwaroopam. For those who are unaware of the “controversy”, there is really none. But basically? A bunch of Islamic and Muslim organisations demanded that the movie be banned or heavily censored because of it’s alleged portrayal of Islam. Since the material involved a Jihadi plot out of Afghanistan, it kind …
Feb 08 2013
Shot for Shots
As I was writing today’s post continuing the vaccination theme, someone sent me this. In a repeat of the killings of medical personnel by the Taliban, Nigerian islamic militants (well it’s suspected) took a page out of their book and have killed personnel in two different clinics. I know many of you have wished safety …
Feb 05 2013
Dear Saudi Arabia – Your Laws are not Divine. They are Insane
The following is NSFW and contains a trigger warning for rape and injury. I speak forensically and medically and the information may not be suitable for children or for life in general.
Feb 02 2013
Hijab 4 a Day
If you haven’t already heard, people are running a “World Hijab Day” to spread more awareness about the practice. Here is the thing. There is a LOT of racism aimed against Muslims. However there are a lot of problems with regards to Islamic practice. Now the problem is differentiating what is Muslim and what is …
Jan 23 2013
A Crusade to start a Jihad
Frontpage Magazine interviewed the very terrifying William Kilpatrick, the author of Christianity, Islam and the West. For those who are unaware William is your typical islamophobe. See there is a difference between genuine criticism of Islam and making up a bogeyman and to incite an unnatural and above all pointless fear in a group of …
Jan 15 2013
Omnipotent, Omnipresent yet requires Bodyguards
I never really understood why any god would require a bodyguard from mere humans. But apparently Allah does. Asif Mohiuddin was operated on for more than 3 hours and is still in a critical condition after he was set upon by three of Allah’s bodyguards. The reason? He was one of those “militant atheists” we …
Jan 12 2013
Here Comes a Candle to Light you to Bed, And Here Comes the Chopper to Chop off Your Head
Trigger Warning – Death, Gore, Injustice
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