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Maryam Namazie spoke on “apostasy, blasphemy and free expression in the age of ISIS” on 30 November 2015 at Goldsmiths University at the invitation of the Atheist, Secularist and Humanist Society (ASH).
Goldsmiths Islamic Society (ISOC) called for the talk’s cancellation saying Maryam’s presence is “a violation to [their] safe space,” and that she will “incite hatred and bigotry, at a very sensitive time for Muslims in the light of a huge rise in Islamophobic attacks.”
When the talk went ahead as planned, ISOC “brothers” attended the meeting in order to disrupt and create a climate of fear and intimidation. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ISOC “SISTERS” AND OTHER MUSLIMS ATTENDING DID NOT SUPPORT OR DEFEND THEIR THUGGISH BEHAVIOUR.
Despite the many attempts of the ISOC “brothers,” the meeting ended successfully and raised critical issues, including that criticism of Islam and Islamism are not bigotry against Muslims who are often the first victims of Islamism and on the frontlines of resistance. The meeting also helped expose the Islamists for what they are – thugs who cannot tolerate dissent.
Freedom of expression and the right to criticise and leave Islam without fear and intimidation is a basic human right.
originally posted by: boymonkey74
a reply to: pteridine
Thing is If they want to also live by sharia law that is their choice just as Jewish folk have their own law courts also it is when any religion attempts to trump state law when we should step in and say no.
This includes the right to criticize and question any religion.
Thing is most Muslims in the UK are very moderate and getting more so just like Christians I know.
All just want to bring up their kids in peace and have a laugh.
originally posted by: boymonkey74
a reply to: Ksihkehe
What is this safe space thing I never heard of it before the southpark episode recently.
Free speech includes criticism. Everyone has a choice to be offended or not but everyone has that right to offend also.
I think they should grow up and either accept others views and address them or stay silent.
Safe space...what a bunch of babies.