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Topic: Does CEMB need to be interviewed by BBC etc?

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OP - May 24, 2013, 09:28 PM

Following Woolwich, I wonder if some real criticism of Islam by ex muslims is needed in the press. There have been quotes here about how the koran does encourage recent behaviour, there are terrible examples of how out of touch Islam is in misogyny, homophobia, domestic violence and similar.

A succinct press release and media interviews by ex muslims who no longer follow the party line could be very powerful and actually stop a swing to the right.

When you are a Bear of Very Little Brain, and you Think of Things, you find sometimes that a Thing which seemed very Thingish inside you is quite different when it gets out into the open and has other people looking at it.

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Reply #1 - May 24, 2013, 09:33 PM

You are right, but cannot see it happening somehow.
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Reply #2 - May 24, 2013, 09:35 PM

We're open to it, but it seems the media is not ready for us... too bad, especially since they have been airing orthodox Muslim apologists like Mo Ansar and total right wing nutbars like Anjem Choudhary.

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Reply #3 - May 24, 2013, 09:47 PM

Why do you say that? As I understand it CEMB views are incredibly newsworthy, and there are organisations like BHA and sympathetic journalists and others who will definitely promote well thought out statements and interviews.

And actually to state there are very different views will be very valuable for those who are probably currently keeping their heads down.

It is quite interesting, I cannot see anyone daring to accuse CEMB of apostacy or blasphemy currently for example, and it will be very important in putting these attitudes completely beyond the pale.

When you are a Bear of Very Little Brain, and you Think of Things, you find sometimes that a Thing which seemed very Thingish inside you is quite different when it gets out into the open and has other people looking at it.

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Reply #4 - May 24, 2013, 10:03 PM

This is an absolutely terrible idea, unless we have a scholar amongst our ranks.
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Reply #5 - May 24, 2013, 11:44 PM

Best person/people for that schizo would probably be the Rationaliser and Hassan, or that German Islamic Theologian who was a convert but left the deen afterwards. Has anybody here tried to contact that dude by the way?
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Reply #6 - May 25, 2013, 12:04 AM

I don't see what is the point to be honest. Things just need to calm down. Some mosques have been attacked, people are stressed. People just want reassuring words at a time like this.

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Reply #7 - May 25, 2013, 07:37 AM

Isn't it time for some game changing moves though? To make it clear there are alternatives?

When you are a Bear of Very Little Brain, and you Think of Things, you find sometimes that a Thing which seemed very Thingish inside you is quite different when it gets out into the open and has other people looking at it.

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Reply #8 - May 25, 2013, 02:38 PM

I think it should be tried. It'll take a very brave person.
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