A Little Bit Culty
Unveiled: Yasmine Mohammed on Extreme Fundamentalism
Nov 6, 2023
Yasmine Mohammed, a human rights advocate, discusses the dynamics of destructive fundamentalist religion and the challenges in Western culture. She shares her personal story of manipulation and coercion, as well as her journey of self-discovery and forgiveness. The podcast highlights the lack of outrage and bravery in exposing extreme fundamentalism, calling for support.
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- Extreme fundamentalist Islam can perpetuate cult-like dynamics, indoctrination, and dehumanization.
- Survivors of extreme Islam face challenges in finding appropriate support and understanding, calling for compassion and safe spaces for sharing their stories.
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Background and Indoctrination
The speaker discusses her upbringing in a Muslim household in Canada and how her mother's search for community led her into a fundamentalist Islamic group. She talks about the strict rules imposed on her, such as wearing the hijab and strict gender roles. The speaker also shares how she began questioning her beliefs and the indoctrination she experienced, leading her to realize that she was part of a cult.
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