https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2008/09/21/could-a-person-stop-being-a-muslim/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 13:41:01 -0400<![CDATA[The answer is &#8220;yes&#8221;, but it&#8217;s not easy. Former Muslim radical Shiraz Maher describes the travails of trying to stay Muslim and become British at the same time. The recording at the link describes just how hard it is to buck the tide. You know, the tide that doesn&#8217;t exist.  But before intellectuals in the West congratulate themselves on their modernity, it may be useful to read Howard Fast&#8216;s account of his attempts wrench himself from the bosom of the Communist Party &#8212; all that he knew; all that he loved; all he belonged to. He wrote:]]>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:25:52 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2008/09/21/could-a-person-stop-being-a-muslim-n186128