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Some perspectives from
former believers Links to some videos imparting perspectives on disbelief in gods / supernaturalism from former christians (first two videos) and from former muslims (last two videos) ... - - - Confessions of a Former Christian A former christian, now atheist, discusses some of his former views when he was a christian - - - Dan Barker Lecture - Part 1 of 9 2009 lecture by Freedom From Religion Foundation co-president Dan Barker, a former christian pastor who deconverted and became an activist in the movement to promote values distanced from religious faith - - - Islam to Atheism - Ex Muslims From the submitter of the video: "I got a bit fed up with seeing so many videos about celebrities converting to Islam so I thought I'd make a video about well known, well educated individuals who understood their prior faith but came to a reasoned and rational conclusion that Islam and all theistic religions are false. This is not to presume that they all became atheists for the same reasons or agree with each other on all matters about religion, race, or nationality. Only that each of them have moved from Islam to Atheism : )" Soundtrack: Bad Religion -- Atheist Peace Maybe it’s too late for intellectual debate, but a residue of confusion remains. Changing with the times, and developmentally tortured minds are the average citizen’s sources of pain. Tell me what we’re fighting for— I don’t remember anymore, only temporary reprieve And the world might cease if we fail to tame the beast from the faith that you release comes an atheist peace. Atheist peace. Political forces render bitter cold winds of discontent, and the modern age emerged triumphantly. But now it seemed we've stalled, And it’s time to de-evolve and relive the dark chapters of history Tell me what we’re fighting for— No progress ever came from war, only a false sense of increase and the world won’t wait for the truth upon a plate but we’re ready now to feast on an atheist peace. Atheist peace Manifesto of the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain http://www.ex-muslim.org.uk/indexManifesto.html We, non-believers, atheists, and ex-Muslims, are establishing or joining the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain to insist that no one be pigeonholed as Muslims with culturally relative rights nor deemed to be represented by regressive Islamic organisations and 'Muslim community leaders'. Those of us who have come forward with our names and photographs represent countless others who are unable or unwilling to do so because of the threats faced by those considered 'apostates' - punishable by death in countries under Islamic law. By doing so, we are breaking the taboo that comes with renouncing Islam but also taking a stand for reason, universal rights and values, and secularism. Whilst religion or the lack thereof is a private affair, the increasing intervention of and devastation caused by religion and particularly Islam in contemporary society has necessi- tated our public renunciation and declaration. We represent a majority in Europe and a vast secular and humanist protest movement in countries like Iran. Taking the lead from the Central Council of Ex-Muslims in Germany, we demand: 1. Universal rights and equal citizenship for all. We are opposed to cultural relativism and the tolerance of inhuman beliefs, discrimination and abuse in the name of respecting religion or culture. 2. Freedom to criticise religion. Prohibition of restrictions on uncon- ditional freedom of criticism and expression using so-called reli- gious 'sanctities'. 3. Freedom of religion and atheism. 4. Separation of religion from the state and legal and educational system. 5. Prohibition of religious customs, rules, ceremonies or activities that are incompatible with or infringe people's rights and free- doms. 6. Abolition of all restrictive and repressive cultural and religious customs which hinder and contradict woman's independence, free will and equality. Prohibition of segregation of sexes. 7. Prohibition of interference by any authority, family members or relatives, or official authorities in the private lives of women and men and their personal, emotional and sexual relationships and sexuality. 8. Protection of children from manipulation and abuse by religion and religious institutions. 9. Prohibition of any kind of financial, material or moral support by the state or state institutions to religion and religious activities and institutions. 10. Prohibition of all forms of religious intimidation and threats. - - - On the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain, French TV Members of the British Council of Ex-Muslims discuss the way in which the 9-11 islamic terrorist mass mur- ders led them to form this group and publicly denounce religion, and in particular the religion of islam. - - - |
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