Maajid Nawaz

Satire is, by definition, offensive. It is meant to make us feel uncomfortable. It is meant to make us scratch our heads, think, do a double-take, and then think again.

In an open society, no idea can be above scrutiny, just as no people should be beneath dignity.

Being veterans of the struggle to push back against fundamentalist Christians, American liberals are well acquainted with the pitfalls of the neoconservative flirtation with the religious-right.

Historically, Jews only accept converts rather than actively seeking them.

The minute I started being recognised, I became much more discreet.

I truly believe that fundamentalism stems from unemployment. A man without a job is desperate; he doesn't want to live anyway.