Allow Quote by Wole Soyinka
“England is the breeding ground of fundamentalist Muslims. Its social logic is to allow all religions to preach openly. But this is illogic, because none of the other religions preach apocalyptic violence. And yet England allows it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Religious Freedom, Wole Soyinka, 2008
England’s open religious environment permits all faiths to proselytize, yet this leads to contradictions when extremist ideologies are allowed.
In simple terms: Open policies can unintentionally enable extremist groups.
Key Takeaway
Balance freedom with safeguards against hate.
Themes
religion
freedom
extremism
policy
contradiction
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- community outreach
- media commentary
Key Concepts
human rights
secularism
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- Should all religions be treated equally in public spaces?
- How can societies protect against violent extremism while preserving liberty?
A Different Perspective
Freedom can be exploited without clear limits.
