#MuslimLivesMatter, to which I responded of course not. #MuslimLivesMatter is a statement that reverberates meaning that is well worth noting and considering. It does not at all derail the implications of #BlackLivesMatter – unlike #AllLivesMatter, which states a platitude that purposely attempts to undermine and even hijack the cause of the Black Lives Matter Movement. Sadaf Ali – An ex-Muslim’s words on the Chapel Hill shooting Heina Dadabhoy – Craig Stephen Hicks & Me: In Condemnation of the Chapel Hill Shooting Dan Fincke – The Moral Imperative Not To Dehumanize When We Criticize #MuslimLivesMatter Chapel Hill shooting and western media bigotry UPDATE: Was fortunate enough to have someone send me this article. I find it incredibly thought-provoking. It challenges us all to stop and consider the way we perceive this and like situations: Nobody deserves to be executed as if they were subhuman refuse. I have read several articles from the atheist community regarding these murders, and was especially impressed by three. I would hope that whosoever reads this may also take the time to check out the following: I was asked by an ex-Muslim if it bothered me that she used, to which I responded of course not.is a statement that reverberates meaning that is well worth noting and considering. It does not at all derail the implications of– unlike #AllLivesMatter, which states a platitude that purposely attempts to undermine and even hijack the cause of the Black Lives Matter Movement. Oh, and I would be remiss if I didn’t add that Hicks was also a very proud gun owner, one who went so far as to display his firearm online, as well as openly tote it on his hip when in public (including in prior engagement with his victims). This isn’t said to denigrate all gun owners, but gun violence is significantly high in his nation when compared to other developed countries, and one must consider the ideological implications of why that is as well.

I do not profess to know Hicks’ full intent, of course. Regardless, I profusely condemn the slaying of these Muslim students, though I don’t think this is necessary. I likewise voiced my displeasure with some atheists who felt it was incumbent for all Muslims to denounce the recent terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo and the actions of Boko Haram in the Baga massacre, despite the vast majority of Muslims not being terrorists. And while I do see many nonbelievers (individuals, groups, organizations, etc.) condemning the Chapel Hill shooting, I have also seen some who don’t feel they’re obligated to do so. And I feel that. My thing is this: We must do better in avoiding generalized, communal blame of religious people for isolated events if we wish to sip from the same cup of collective exemption.