17 October 2013

Leaving Islam behind is a scary prospect for Britain's ex-Muslims

.... While Maryam said she was "astonished" when she found out how many Muslims there are with atheistic, agnostic, and secular tendencies, she admitted that it's tough for groups like the CEMB to attract them, as most are afraid of airing their beliefs in public.

"Muslims are not homogeneous," she said, emphasising that they don't want their identities to be defined by restrictive labels.

Unfortunately, due to to fears like the possibility of their families disowning them, they often end up falling into line publicly rather than admitting their true beliefs and doubts. [VICE UK] Read more