Former Muslims in Europe Between Secularity and Belonging Routledge Studies in Religion Series
Within contemporary Western European academic, media, and socio-political spheres, Muslims are predominantly seen through the lens of increased religiosity. This religiosity is often seen as problematic, especially in the context of securitised discourses of Islamist terrorism. Yet, there are clear indications that a growing number of people who grew up in Muslim families no longer subscribe to Islam or call themselves religious at all.
Drawing on fieldwork in the UK and the Netherlands, this study examines the experiences of people moving out of Islam. It rigorously questions the antagonistic nature of the debate between ?the religious? and ?the secular?, or who is in and who is out, and argues for recognition of the ambiguity that most of us live in. Revealing many complex forms of moving out, this study adds much-needed nuance to understandings of secularity and Muslim identities in Europe.
Introduction; 1 Religion, secularism, and the production of discourse; 2 "We are the tsunami that is coming"; 3 "When I finally heard my own voice"; 4 "It’s not just about faith"; 5 "Oh no! I can’t eat that!; 6 "Speaking out would be a step beyond just not believing"; Conclusion
Maria Vliek is a guest researcher and lecturer in the Department of Islam Studies at Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
Date de parution : 01-2023
15.6x23.4 cm
Date de parution : 07-2021
15.6x23.4 cm
Thème de Former Muslims in Europe :
Mots-clés :
Follow; Post-migration Context; Multiple Secularities; Wo; Religious Transformation; Dialogical Analysis; Secular Body; Geert Wilders; Reference Problems; Theo Van Gogh; Maya Interview; Danish Cartoon Affair; External Voices; Maryam Namazie; Conversion Testimonies; British Muslims; Break Away; Online Testimonials; Alleged Boundaries; LGBTQ; Gogh; Non-religion; Maajid Nawaz; Contemporary Society; Violated