Blackbriar 8,568 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 I listen to Maajid quite a bit on LBC, and I have to say that I commend a lot of what he says.....not everything, but quite a bit. Anyhow, here's his take on leftie student movements, political correctness and "offence".... 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,973 Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 His work with Quilliam is under reported. It's a very sensible approach. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted September 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 His work with Quilliam is under reported. It's a very sensible approach. He was held as a terrorist in an Egyptian prison - he freely admits that his views used to be extreme, though he claims he has never supported or condoned violence. He's at his best, I think, when he's confronted by extremists (of all kinds !)......sensible, level headed and even handed, he has a terrible habit of bringing facts to an opinion fight ! If any of you have never listened to him, I can recommend tuning in one day. I like the fella ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stumfelter 3,032 Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 He's new to me but what he says makes sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted September 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 He's new to me but what he says makes sense. Some excellent excerpts from his shows on YouTube...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,973 Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 He was held as a terrorist in an Egyptian prison - he freely admits that his views used to be extreme, though he claims he has never supported or condoned violence. He's at his best, I think, when he's confronted by extremists (of all kinds !)......sensible, level headed and even handed, he has a terrible habit of bringing facts to an opinion fight ! If any of you have never listened to him, I can recommend tuning in one day. I like the fella ! He's got two books in print. Radical, and Islam and the Future of Tolerance. Radical is very autobiographical of his time as an extremist and details his life in and ultimately out of that mindset. Islam and the Future of Tolerance is a dialogue between himself and Sam Harris. He argues that Islam is open to reformation and explains an extremely reasonable approach. Well worth a read if you're interested in understanding the mindset of the opposition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted September 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 He was held as a terrorist in an Egyptian prison - he freely admits that his views used to be extreme, though he claims he has never supported or condoned violence. He's at his best, I think, when he's confronted by extremists (of all kinds !)......sensible, level headed and even handed, he has a terrible habit of bringing facts to an opinion fight ! If any of you have never listened to him, I can recommend tuning in one day. I like the fella ! He's got two books in print. Radical, and Islam and the Future of Tolerance. Radical is very autobiographical of his time as an extremist and details his life in and ultimately out of that mindset. Islam and the Future of Tolerance is a dialogue between himself and Sam Harris. He argues that Islam is open to reformation and explains an extremely reasonable approach. Well worth a read if you're interested in understanding the mindset of the opposition. His interview/dialogue with Anjam Choudray is enlightening ! On YouTube, I think.....if you can filter out Chaudray's ranting ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted September 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 Maajid on top form here...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,973 Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 It's a shame he and Tommy couldn't make a go of it. They could've bridged many canyons! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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ChrisJones 7,973 Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) YouTube Link No he doesn't. Edited September 10, 2017 by ChrisJones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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kanny 19,713 Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 No he doesn't. This is the hypocrisy we see with modern Muslims it's exactly the Same rhetoric our own resident Muslim uses.. they condemn paedophiles rapist and murderers all whilst holding one of the worst paedophiles rapist and murderers on a pedestal its hypocrisy of the highest order ... fair play to maajid he does seem want reform in Islam but it seems even he can't get past the Mohammad sticking point using the same argument of well British kings were know for it ....yes they was but they have been left in the past where they belong. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
desertbred 5,490 Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) No he doesn't. This is the hypocrisy we see with modern Muslims it's exactly the Same rhetoric our own resident Muslim uses.. they condemn paedophiles rapist and murderers all whilst holding one of the worst paedophiles rapist and murderers on a pedestal its hypocrisy of the highest order ... fair play to maajid he does seem want reform in Islam but it seems even he can't get past the Mohammad sticking point using the same argument of well British kings were know for it ....yes they was but they have been left in the past where they belong. You dont know what happened 1465 years ago do you? so stop talking garbage ,put your house in order before you try to spring clean some one elses. Strange how some things from the same era are accepted as 100% truth (Those that suit your agenda) yet others from the same time era you dont shows the limited checks and balances in your world. Edited September 10, 2017 by desertbred Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,369 Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 No he doesn't. This is the hypocrisy we see with modern Muslims it's exactly the Same rhetoric our own resident Muslim uses.. they condemn paedophiles rapist and murderers all whilst holding one of the worst paedophiles rapist and murderers on a pedestal its hypocrisy of the highest order ... fair play to maajid he does seem want reform in Islam but it seems even he can't get past the Mohammad sticking point using the same argument of well British kings were know for it ....yes they was but they have been left in the past where they belong. You dont know what happened 1465 years ago do you? so stop talking garbage ,put your house in order before you try to spring clean some one elses. Strange how some things from the same era are accepted as 100% truth (Those that suit your agenda) yet others from the same time era you dont shows the limited checks and balances in your world. if your muhammed says its ok to sleep with children would u agree DB 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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