Thought I'd say a hello
I actually left Islam years ago-my transition to being a non-Muslim was not bad. Bearing in mind I was brought up in a strict Muslim family!
I've been looking up ex Muslims-mainly from North America and listening to their stories, and I've heard of the Ex Muslims of North America, which inspired me to see if there were any organisations within the UK that were similar, and I discovered this site
My leaving Islam was...how to say it sort of gradual but I have to say it was not as traumatic as it has been for many poor people, who have suffered re family not talking to them, losing friends, being disowned etc.
I have had questions about Islam and didn't agree with the religion's (or people following the religion) opinion on homosexuality, apostasy and women's rights.
I was brain washed to believe that Muhammed was a kind and loving person, that he was also gentle and even his enemies trusted him-as he was so pure and just
But the thing about Islam is that there is a sheer desperate need of serious reform in Islam, not just that but the west needs to stop relying of Muslim apologists and insisting that Islam is a religion of peace-but is this reform going to happen, when a number of people are brain washed?
See I didn't really study Islam that much before I left it for good, as I said there were things I didn't agree with. It was just I left and just carried on living my life-of course there are reasons for why I was able to leave Islam the way I did, and if it wasn't for these reasons, it would have been much harder for me to leave...
Anyhow it would be great to talk to people, or read what they have to say on here, and if possible guide some people
Also it's great to be able to finally come across other folks who have left Islam