Muslim Reform Movement embraces secularism and universal human rights

[Tank]

Muslim Reform Movement embraces secularism and universal human rights

A coalition of Muslim writers, activists and politicians has launched a "Muslim Reform Movement" rejecting violence and calling for a defence of secularism, democracy and liberty.

The reformers have issued a Declaration defending gender equality, freedom of speech and freedom of religion, stating that they are for "secular governance" and "against political movements in the name of religion."

They have called for the separation of "mosque and state" and emphatically reject the "idea of the Islamic state".

It's a start!

[OldGit]

Don't worry, Isis or the Taliban will shoot them soon enough.

[Firebird]

I'll be more hopeful about this when it's embraced by more than 14 people

[Icarus]

The first intelligent response to a destructive subculture is a welcome effort.  We may have a long way to go but the longest trip begins with the first step.

[Recusant]

Well done, those folks. Though I find Islam contemptible just as I do Christianity, I know that there are many fine people who are believers in those faiths. Islam is sorely in need of more who are willing to stand up and state their willingness to participate peacefully in modern life, supporting ideals that aspire to positive progress while opposing repression and regression.