The reason most ex-Muslims don't stay on FFI is obvious.
Do I really need to state it?
It is just too extreme. Too much hatred expressed, by people who have no understanding or empathy with either them or their Muslim families.
When it is said that good Muslim is not a good human being - the implication is that they were not good human beings nor their loved ones.
Call it emotional if you like Charles - but it is plainly obvious that no-one can accept that - particularly when they know that neither they nor their families were 'bad human beings'.
FFI is not a forum that understands Ex-Muslims and does not offer any support or help for what they go through.
It really is obvious.
We have been through this, haven't we, Hassan? I don't have much more to add to what I have already said. However I would like to remind you that Ali Sina has said it more than once that the majority of the Muslims are good people as long as they are ignorant of Islam (or something to that effect). I have also clarified what he meant by "good Muslim".
And I can't really comment on whether FFI provides enough support for ex-Muslims; you are surely in a better position to comment on the issue. On the other hand, we do have testimonials of ex-Muslims who have praised FFI; I do think we support them. Anyway, I see the issue from the perspective of a Non-Muslim. I do realize to some extent what ex-Muslims go through psychologically and socially, and I have expressed my admiration for their courage. By courage I don't mean the courage to stand up to the society they live in, but the courage to let go of their conditioning, indoctrination and long held beliefs. I remember the day the first doubt popped up in my mind about the existence of the creator God. I was shocked beyond any words and for a few days felt as if I was falling through a bottomless pit. Yes, it needed lots and lots of courage to be honest to myself and let go of the crutch.
You know that the actual difference lies in our perspectives. I can't look at the Muslims the way you look at them. For you, they are your own misguided ones. But for me, they represent a threatening ideology. When I condemn Muslims, I have those Muslims in mind who I see as a threat (for the record, I don't see Muslims like Debunker or AbuYunus as a threat). But when you read my comment, you see your loved ones as being the target. It can't really be helped unless we are ready to be more understanding and forgiving to each other.
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