A lot of people talk about Islam, and blog about it, and actually it's a touchy subject. You can pontificate about it all day long, and sound like you know what you are talking about, and seem to make sense, whether you do or not.
Some things of course you don't need a divining rod or a crystal ball to see what's going on, or where it's headed. Like I've said a million times, I don't have to eat shit to know I wouldn't like the taste of it.
That being said, sometimes it helps to look at the perspective of somebody that knows what they're talking about-somebody that knows from experience, having lived it.
Such a person is Maryam Namazie, whom I discovered on the socialist blog Renegade EYe. She also blogs there, where she is listed as a team member, and oftentimes Renegade reposts some of her stuff from her blog.
Maryam is a communist, and approaches the issue of Islam and political Islam, and women and children's rights from that perspective.
Though you might disagree with her politics, it is next to impossible to question her experience and knowledge of her subject. She is an Iranian exile, currently living in Britain, where she devotes her time to such endeavors as the Council of Ex-Muslims, and other issues, for which she has on her blog an extensive set of links.
While I disagree with her on many issues (her staunch opposition to the death penalty, for example), still this is a blog that needs to be read.
Unfortunately, having perused her blog, she seems never to engage her readers, which is unfortunate. On the other hand, this is a very busy and dedicated woman, and she probably doesn't have the time, in between all the lectures, her radio show, and all her other endeavors.
If you are looking to read the perspective of a former Muslim woman, who is opposed to especially political, fundamentalist Islam, and it's more negative, degrading influences on women, children, and it's people in general, you will want to read this blog.
She points out that the dangers it poses are very real, and certainly not to be taken lightly.
Some things of course you don't need a divining rod or a crystal ball to see what's going on, or where it's headed. Like I've said a million times, I don't have to eat shit to know I wouldn't like the taste of it.
That being said, sometimes it helps to look at the perspective of somebody that knows what they're talking about-somebody that knows from experience, having lived it.
Such a person is Maryam Namazie, whom I discovered on the socialist blog Renegade EYe. She also blogs there, where she is listed as a team member, and oftentimes Renegade reposts some of her stuff from her blog.
Maryam is a communist, and approaches the issue of Islam and political Islam, and women and children's rights from that perspective.
Though you might disagree with her politics, it is next to impossible to question her experience and knowledge of her subject. She is an Iranian exile, currently living in Britain, where she devotes her time to such endeavors as the Council of Ex-Muslims, and other issues, for which she has on her blog an extensive set of links.
While I disagree with her on many issues (her staunch opposition to the death penalty, for example), still this is a blog that needs to be read.
Unfortunately, having perused her blog, she seems never to engage her readers, which is unfortunate. On the other hand, this is a very busy and dedicated woman, and she probably doesn't have the time, in between all the lectures, her radio show, and all her other endeavors.
If you are looking to read the perspective of a former Muslim woman, who is opposed to especially political, fundamentalist Islam, and it's more negative, degrading influences on women, children, and it's people in general, you will want to read this blog.
She points out that the dangers it poses are very real, and certainly not to be taken lightly.
3 comments:
I sent a copy of your post to Maryam.
She tells me she responds to important discussions on TV show.
I get some heat from parts of the left, for posting her writings. I think she is on the correct path for the most part.
I will probably post links to some of her posts from time to time.
The people of who you speak are probably extremist anti-Americans who just want her to shut up, not because she is pro-American, which she obviously is not.
Instead, they see the Islamic fundamentalists as anti-American, and so wish to portray them in a positive light. Some even attempt to portray them as freedom fighters, and patriots.
Maryam blows that out of the water, and it is impossible for them to dispute her.
Ren,
I get some heat from parts of the left
And this despite the fact that Maryam goes out of her way to placate those phony leftists by always making clear her opposition to American imperialism.
Apparently that's not enough.
A day will come you'll both understand that those phony leftists cannot be placated.
Rabid anti-Americans aren't leftists. They're nazis. True leftists are neither pro- nor anti-American.
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