Are Arabs turning their backs on religion?

fatbob5 wrote:Arabs are increasingly saying they are no longer religious, according to the largest and most in-depth survey undertaken of the Middle East and North Africa. .......

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fatbob5 wrote:This is the best news story ive seen for a while, what the middle-east needs is less religion

Flap Zappa wrote:
true, but the story is probably bollox

fatbob5 wrote:

Flap Zappa wrote:
true, but the story is probably bollox

Why do you say that?

Flap Zappa wrote:
because islam does not allow you to turn your back on it. that is punishable by up to death in many countries.

the girl in this video, however is very brave and risking her life to make her protest

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fatbob5 wrote:

Flap Zappa wrote:
because islam does not allow you to turn your back on it. that is punishable by up to death in many countries.

the girl in this video, however is very brave and risking her life to make her protest

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Its a belief that only exists in theory in a lot of ' Muslim ' countries.
In reality as long as you dont openly flaunt your lavk of belief you are not going to face any serious repercussions.

Ps The Bible clearly states that witches be put to death
Exodus 22.18
When was the last time any Christian leader called for this?

fatbob5 wrote:How easy would it be for someone in your area to ' come out of the closet ' as an atheist?

Flap Zappa wrote:
I'm an atheist. I can be killed in a number of islamic countries.

fatbob5 wrote:

Flap Zappa wrote:
I'm an atheist. I can be killed in a number of islamic countries.

You live in Turkey and yet you are still alive.
Ps. How open are you about your beliefs (or lack of them)?