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The Ex-Muslims: The New Pariahs of the West

The Ex-Muslims: The New Pariahs of the West

Exploring apostophobia and the ex-Muslim experience during Ex-Muslim Awareness Month

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Dec 28, 2024
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What Is Apostophobia?

Apostophobia is not just an academic term; it’s a deeply personal reality for those of us who have left Islam. It’s the suffocating fear, hatred, and discrimination directed at individuals who dare to walk away from their faith. For years, I carried the weight of silence—a silence born from fear of rejection, abuse, and even death. …

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An ExMuslim activist who is passionate about advocating for human rights for all and determined to call out human rights abuses whoever the perpetrator and wherever and whenever the abuse occurs. Think critically, Question everything and everyone.
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