This blog has received a plethora of negative comments from readers who disagree with my political opinions. Naturally any diversity in opinions is an enriching factor since it provides several perspectives on a certain issue. Some comments however, especially from anonymous readers have always shifted towards personal accusations and attacks. One of the most intriguing attacks are linked to the... [read more]

I have always considered myself to be a "liberal democrat" where I strongly believe in the values of "political liberalism" including freedoms, human rights, civil society, the rule of law and all kinds of equality. I have also embraced the values of "secular humanism" as I have explained in one of my posts in this blog. Two things have always made me restless regarding political liberalism. The... [read more]

At a time where ideologies are being driven to the two extremes of complete neglecance (by economic liberalism) and complete dominance (by religious fundamentalism) it is important for any world citizen to have a set of values and principles that form the compass of his/her life. As a human being born in a muslim-Arab country and being a member of an "ethnic minority"- Circassian- in this community... [read more]

The wave of inter-cultural struggle sweeping down all barriers of wisdom and tranquility between the Muslim world and Europe is casting a big dark shadow over the prospects of dialogue between civilizations.   In the last week we have seen a clear triumph for fundamentalists at both sides. Religious fundamentalists are leading a huge public campaign in the Muslim world, which the governments had... [read more]