EP51: Growing Up Gay and Muslim

This week we speak to Jimmy Bangash, a gay British-Pakistani ex-Muslim and activist member of the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain. Jimmy grew up in a traditional Pashtun family in London where he stood in ardent opposition to the patriarchy and misogyny in his community. He is a poet and writer who focuses on Islamic patriarchy and the experience of gays in Muslim communities. Jimmy recently contributed a chapter to the book “Leaving Faith Behind,” chronicling the stories of ex-Muslims, and is a co-founder and integrative coach at integratedwellness.co.uk. Jimmy also works closely with our previous co-host Yasmine Mohammed in her Free Hearts Free Minds campaign, which provides counselling, therapy, and support for ex-Muslims around the world. This is one of the most moving and inspiring episodes we’ve ever done. Jimmy is passionate, articulate, and has inspired so many of his fellow ex-Muslims, including us. Check out our conversation. Watch the full video conversation here (for patrons): https://www.patreon.com/posts/growing-up-gay-18590210  Listen to this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app: http://secularjihadists.com    The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app. And please leave us a review 😀 Jimmy at Integrated Wellness: https://www.integratedwellness.co.uk/jimmy/   Jimmy at Free Hearts Free Minds: https://www.freeheartsfreeminds.com/our-team  Jimmy on Twitter: @Geemme Read about CEMB’s “Allah Is Gay” campaign: https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/07/17/ex-muslim-group-hit-back-after-pride-allah-is-gay-sign-row-they-are-trying-to-silence-us/  See how Antifa tried to shut down persecuted LGBT activists from Muslim-majority countries: https://twitter.com/aliamjadrizvi/status/880813075309395969  Jimmy and Armin at CEMB’s Secular Conference in London: https://youtu.be/37K9PuEHubQ