Can you name philosophers who were humanist?
What are the beliefs and thoughts of prominent non-religious thinkers?
Do you drink alcohol and have you ever eaten pork?
These are all questions apostates – people who leave religion – have reported being asked during their asylum interviews with the UK Home Office. In my ongoing PhD research, I have conducted in-depth interviews with 11 apostates who were ultimately granted asylum in the UK.
In many countries, being...