Panel Discussion: ‘When does criticism of Islam become Islamophobic?’

When:
November 15, 2013 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
2013-11-15T19:30:00+00:00
2013-11-15T21:00:00+00:00
Where:
Inorganic Chemistry Lecture Theatre, South Parks Road
Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QR
UK
Cost:
Free
Contact:

Come to a panel discussion to try and answer the question “When does criticism of Islam become Islamophobic?”

https://www.facebook.com/events/573789809343295/

This will be a wide-ranging exploration of Islamophobia in the UK today, with a focus on Atheist, Secular and Humanist discourse. There will be many opportunities for questions and points from the floor.

– KENAN MALIK is an Indian-born English writer and neurobiologist. He has written widely about the philosophy of biology, and about contemporary theories of multiculturalism, pluralism and race. He is a distinguished supporter of the British Humanist Association.

– ANNE MARIE WATERS is the spokesperson for the One Law For All campaign, which campaigns against Sharia Law in the UK. She is a council member of the National SecularSociety.

– SAIF RAHMAN is founder of Humanist and Cultural Muslim Association and author of the Islamist Delusion.

– The fourth panelist wishes to remain anonymous.

Entry is FREE for OxASH members, and £3 for non-members. Memberships can be bought on the door.