Is it OK to openly be an atheist in Qatar?

qava
By qava

I'm curious as I try to avoid answering the question 'what is your religion' as I don't have one. Would muslims be offended that I don't believe in any gods?

By anonyalkult• 8 Nov 2009 18:28
anonyalkult

qava

"yes, on forms i put christian as that was what choice my prents made for me when i had no coice."

yeah, but remember you came into existence not by your choice.

" i think you should open your mind a little more, maybe read some Charles Darwin."

Even charles darwin was baptised in the Anglican church when he had no choice.

By qava• 8 Nov 2009 15:45
qava

anonuykult - i just checked in the mirror and i do exist without a religion. i think you should open your mind a little more, maybe read some Charles Darwin.

yes, on forms i put christian as that was what choice my prents made for me when i had no coice.

Thanks everyone for your thoughtful comments.

By anonyalkult• 8 Nov 2009 13:46
anonyalkult

Bronco you are a genius

By Bronco• 8 Nov 2009 08:44
Rating: 4/5
Bronco

There is no legal action against atheists, nor would Qataris be offended by you being one, however:

1- In some paper forms, you need to fill in your religion and atheism isnt considered a religion here.

2- Exposing yourself as atheist to Muslims, might encourage some of them to target you for religious discussions (for the sake of converting you to Islam).

By anonyalkult• 8 Nov 2009 07:45
anonyalkult

No human being can exist without a religion. It is religion which gives the moral foundation for there to be family.

By _noms_• 8 Nov 2009 07:40
_noms_

naah, shouldn't be a problem.

Its ur right!! however, the only difficulty u might face are further questions (probably out of curiousity) once u answer u r an atheist.

By _noms_• 8 Nov 2009 07:40
_noms_

naah, shouldn't be a problem.

Its ur right!! however, the only difficulty u might face are further questions (probably out of curiousity) once u answer u r an atiest.

By _noms_• 8 Nov 2009 07:40
_noms_

naah, shouldn't be a problem.

Its ur right!! however, the only difficulty u might face are further questions (probably out of curiousity) once u answer u r an antiest.

By sabrang kidul• 8 Nov 2009 07:01
sabrang kidul

I thought there are many official forms that require you to fill in 'religion' .

I don't think it will be a good idea to put on 'Atheism' on that dotted line.

By baldrick2dogs• 8 Nov 2009 06:36
baldrick2dogs

I certainly don't go around shouting that I'm an athiest, but on official forms, where it asks for religion I put Christian as that is how I was born.

By joe90• 8 Nov 2009 06:10
Rating: 5/5
joe90

This is Qatar not Saudi Arabia. The Qataris are quite tolerant and as long as you are not trying to impose your views on anyone; no one will try and impose their views on you. Also, it is best to avoid discussing religion or politics where ever you are in the world. With these two subjects there is always someone who is offended.

By oasiscars• 7 Nov 2009 23:09
oasiscars

its ur right to beleive wat other do or not and close mind ppl from different religion will not accept it only.

By bawaqar• 7 Nov 2009 22:43
Rating: 5/5
bawaqar

Personally, I don't see a reason to be offended or annoyed. Having a Religion or NO religion is everyone's very personal matter and shouldn't be a reason to be offended or frowned upon .... as long as we co-exist peacefully as Human Beings and avoid direct criticism to anyone's religious practices or values.

Any open-minded and educated individual (Qatari or Non-Qatari / Muslim or Non-Muslim) should not mind it or get offended by it.

By anonymous• 7 Nov 2009 22:40
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

of course its not. you can do anthing..

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