Irreligion in Iraq has a societal, political and historical background. Although the Constitution of Iraq guarantees freedom from religious coercion, and states that all citizens are equal before the law without regard to religion, sect, or belief, irreligious people may encounter difficulties with the authorities. Another source of problem is usually the community and family, with reactions varying from one family to another. The “Global Index of Religiosity and Atheism” listed Iraq as one of six countries as having the lowest rate of atheism in 2012. After six years, with religious figures coming to power, the situation changed rapidly as the tide of religiosity receded. According to various Iraqi thinkers, this occurred after the religious politicians came to power, and their role in sectarianism and state corruption, and by regularly occupying television slots to spread their agendas. The increasing prevalence of atheism and agnosticism signals a tidal public opinion change.[1][2]

There aren't any exact numbers as atheists fear persecution especially from religious militias and many fear telling their families or friends about their beliefs.[3] An unknown number of Iraqis left Islam due to religious terrorism and corruption of Islamic politicians, especially after many conflicts.[4][5][6][7]

List of non–religious Iraqis

See also

References

  1. ^ "Iraq's growing community of atheists no longer peripheral | Nazli Tarzi". AW. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
  2. ^ "Common analysis - Iraq".
  3. ^ "Iraqis Shocked as Atheism Creeps in". IslamOnline. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Violence Leaves Young Iraqis Doubting Clerics". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-11-05.
  5. ^ "A life without God in Iraq: This 22-year-old atheist has been called the "Baghdad converter"". albawaba. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
  6. ^ "Iraqi Secular Trend Responds to Religious Extremism". Al-Monitor. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  7. ^ "Iraqi atheists demand recognition, guarantee of their rights". Al-Monitor. Retrieved 2014-03-24.
  8. ^ Jim Al-Khalili. Science Explorer: Jim Al-Khalili featured in The Life Scientific. BBC Radio 4. I find it more comfortable to say I'm an atheist, and for that I probably have someone like Dawkins to thank.


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