Tag Archives: Sunni

Burn ISIS Flag Challenge (Part 2)

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Rayan Zehn

Yesterday’s burning of the ISIS flag was in solidarity with the people of Lebanon, who are threatened with arrest if they burn the actual ISIS flag (they can only burn flags with no religious words). I used a variation of … Continue reading →

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Quran Contradictions #4: Is alcohol ok?

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Rayan Zehn

When I lived in Beirut I was surrounded by booze. From the nightclubs in Gemmayze to the pubs in Hamra, alcohol was a part of a balanced breakfast (quite literally). Although not technically legal to drink on the streets, the … Continue reading →

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An atheist in Beirut: The beauty of Islamic music

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Rayan Zehn

I’ve mentioned before that I used to live in Beirut. I lived in Hamra, in an awful apartment called Residence Haddad, off of Makdessi Street. My room was on the second floor, and I learned to drown out the roar … Continue reading →

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Quran contradictions #1: What did Allah use to create man?

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Rayan Zehn

In the same vain as my bible contradictions, I submit the first quran contradictions.

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Can I be an atheist in Lebanon?

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Rayan Zehn

The International Humanist and Ethical union released an interactive map showing that in Lebanon atheists face “severe discrimination” and prison time for blasphemy. Maybe this is true, but hopefully not. I lived for a time off of Makdessi Street in Hamra … Continue reading →

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