Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a former Muslim and prominent atheist, has announced her conversion to Christianity, sparking a global response. Her decision has stirred debate among atheists and Christians, with some expressing disappointment and others praising her bravery. Ali's reasoning for her conversion has been a subject of controversy, with some questioning the sincerity of her faith and others highlighting the cultural and civilizational aspects of her decision. The announcement has prompted responses from prominent figures, including open letters and thoughtful responses to her declaration.
Richard Dawkins replies to Ayaan Hirsi Ali in an open letter, arguing that she is not in fact a Christian. https://t.co/uwSgRSLPre
‘Multiculturalism has failed.’ Read @ayaan on faith schools, pro-Palestine protesters, and her new Christian faith: 👇https://t.co/rRky72RZlW
The center-establishment reclaims ground in both American and British politics, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a devout ex-Muslim/New-Atheist announces her conversion to Christianity, with criticism from many Christians online. https://t.co/OWG7EvZtZ1
"I think I jumped too quickly on the atheist bandwagon," @Ayaan Hirsi Ali tells me. "I take responsibility for my part in advancing the erosion of the building blocks of this Western civilization that I love so much.” Full interview live at @UnHerd 👇👇👇… https://t.co/6De6dYDePi https://t.co/QQ7i5oE5E0
"It would be intellectually dishonest of me to say I'm still radically atheist. I'm not." @Ayaan answers her critics. Watch the full interview here👇 https://t.co/rRky72RZlW https://t.co/B42ApASqdV
Former New Atheist @Ayaan’s announcement of her conversion to Christianity provoked a global response. In her first interview since, she shares: - what the new atheists got wrong - the personal story of her conversion - her message to secular fans https://t.co/EEoJ8LgvV1
‘There's a need that I have for spirituality — but if you don’t have that, we can live in mutual respect and friendship.’ Why did @ayaan turn her back on New Atheism? Find out below: 👇 https://t.co/rRky72RZlW
"Let’s not forget that Western civilisation was built on Judeo-Christian values. We have to accept that some belief systems are better than others" @Ayaan explains what her personal conversion really entailed, and how her world view changed beyond recognition. WATCH & READ 👇
Longtime atheist and former Muslim Ayaan Hirsi Ali reveals she is now Christian https://t.co/7rgtRLkvIu
"Why I Am Not a Christian" my response to @Ayaan Hirsi Ali's declaration "Why I Am Now a Christian" https://t.co/89DEmeAhvG
I am convinced Ayaan Ali Hirsi’s column on her Christian faith is influenced by, patterned after, or at least runs parallel with Benedict XVI’s Regensburg lecture on faith and reason.
I will try to have this out on Friday. I have zero doubt that her conversion to Christianity is sincere. After all, didn't Christ tell us to stand up to Russia, regime change Iran, confront China, and most importantly, back Israel and accept 2 million Palestinian refugees? https://t.co/MFjh5zygul
I can fucking guarantee all of you that soon enough Ayaan Hirsi Ali will be telling us what "Real Christianity" actually "is". This is such a transparent and cynical move.
Many Christians dismiss @Ayaan's conversion story for being focused on the faith as a civilization force. But that's a symptom of how the faith has been confined to a private, individualistic sphere. Historic Christianity spread civilizationally! https://t.co/VXjAYzVa9t
Christians on my timeline objected to the fact that @Ayaan's conversion story seemed so heavily focused on Christianity as a civilizational force, rather than an encounter with Jesus. They're wrong to do so. Historic Christianity spread precisely this way: civilizationally.… https://t.co/kL6e8VEMOC
In Defense of @Ayaan Hirsi Ali's Conversion. My column rebutting Christians who objected to the Somali-born writer and activist for foregrounding Christianity's cultural and civilizational role in her conversion story. https://t.co/VXjAYzVa9t
Has @ayaan assented to the basic precepts of "mere Christianity"? That's a relevant question for her ministers. For the rest of us, her civilizational case for converting to the faith should be more than enough. My latest. https://t.co/VXjAYzVa9t
Ayaan Hirsi Ali's essay announcing her conversion to Christianity is somehow dumber than I assumed. She says it's due to the rise of the Chinese Communist Party and Putin's Russia, along with "global Islamism," and wokism. Stunning and brave -- spoken like a true DC think tanker https://t.co/2q5LODklK4
The Conversion Of Ayaan Hirsi Ali To Christianity Is A Dire Warning To The West https://t.co/b38N30epcQ
One of the biggest stories of the past few days didn’t happen in Washington or Gaza or Tehran, but was an invisible change that happened inside the heart and mind of one woman: Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Read @Ayaan: Why I am Now a Christian https://t.co/TyB0pvKfQ8
I go through prominent atheist @Ayaan recent article detailing her conversion to Christianity. https://t.co/sYjBZd2mPD
In defense of Ayaan Hirsi Ali's imperfect conversion to Christianity. @Ayaan https://t.co/Mkz3K6Kpur
"When I first heard Ali's news, the first person I thought of was my friend and colleague Robert Spencer, who is PJ Media's resident expert on Islam. I sought his thoughts on Ali's embrace of Christianity. "'The conversion of Ayaan Hirsi Ali to Christianity is momentous for many… https://t.co/UtPCyDjSKl
If you haven't yet read this, in all seriousness, pls do. Why I am now a Christian Atheism can't equip us for civilisational war BY AYAAN HIRSI ALI https://t.co/DitSD2qQGo
Here’s @michaelshermer’s thoughtful response to Ayaan Hirsi Ali's declaration, "Why I am Now a Christian". This is an excellent example of how to disagree respectfully and constructively. https://t.co/LSaoynlHbn
Why I Am Not a Christian A response to Ayaan Hirsi Ali's @Ayaan declaration "Why I am Now a Christian" My latest Skeptic column: https://t.co/fbDvmddWoZ
“Why I am now a Christian” — @Ayaan Hirsi Ali Former Muslim victim of Islam, and brave human rights activist just published this compelling piece about why the barbarism of Islam made her leave Islam and become an atheist, and why she is now a Christian. https://t.co/M0ACCubsjg
Ayaan Hirsi Ali is converting to Christianity! Her approach is seemingly reason in pursuit of faith, and her explanation is impressive: https://t.co/vSkNyB4aJy
‘The lesson I learned from my years with the Muslim Brotherhood was the power of a unifying story.’ Read @Ayaan on why she has become a Christian: 👇https://t.co/WvFpA0ESHS
Ayan Hirsi Alis announcement of embracing Christianity is one of the biggest pivotal moments culturally since 9/11 and I don't know how many people actually realize that. Ayan Hirsi Ali was the poster child of what the New Atheists promised Islam. Not just is she saying that she… https://t.co/B6xGaMTTAl
I don't think Ayaan Hirsi Ali made a very good case for becoming a Christian, but I don't view her as an "atheist apostate." That's ridiculous. I just disagree with her reasoning and conclusion. My opinion of her as a person and personal hero has not changed at all.
I don't think Ayaan Hirsi Ali made a very good case for becoming a Christian, but I don't view her as an "atheist apostate." That's ridiculous. I just disagree with her reasoning and conclusion. My opinion of her has a person and personal hero has not changed at all.
Everyone’s losing their minds over Ayaan’s utilitarian way of talking about Christianity in this essay, but I bet any money she had a full-on Damascene conversion and it’s just too personal to talk about https://t.co/l8qd3xNusQ
This is disappointing. Her "conversion" had nothing to do with coming to the realization that Christianity is true, only that she believes it's useful. I'd call this being a cultural Christian rather than a Christian per se. There's a big difference, IMO.https://t.co/gY1pZgx3sM https://t.co/KbYzq7j6hj
The brave & brilliant Ayaan Hirsi Ali is one of my heroes, but I disagree w her here ("Why I am now a Christian"). The alternative to theistic morality is not atheism but humanism, the use of reason to enhance human flourishing. 1/3 https://t.co/ujSCMRQLYP
Ayaan Hirsi Ali (@Ayaan) was long since quietly disowned by the Gnu Atheists, when they decided to push 'left' Islamism (yes; so ironic), so the news that she's become a Christian will doubtlessly relieve the Gnu Atheists' shrivelled, sociopathic souls. Now they can denounce her