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“Freedom of Expression: Secular Theocracy versus Liberal Democracy” by Sita Ram Goel:

Join me for an enlightening discussion on the book Freedom of Expression: Secular Theocracy versus Liberal Democracy by renowned Indian writer and political activist Sita Ram Goel. In this thought-provoking work, Goel delves into the complex interplay between freedom of speech, censorship, and the socio-political landscape in India.
📚 Book Overview:

Goel examines the curtailment of freedom of expression in post-independence India, particularly the influence of the Muslim veto.
Learn about key events, including the contentious banking of books by Ram Swaroop and the author himself.
Discover how powerful Islamists exerted pressure, leading to the arrest of Sita Ram Goel for reprinting and translating Ram Swaroop’s book, Understanding Islam through Hadis.
The book also highlights instances where freedom of speech was upheld, even in a context where India’s standards for freedom of expression differ from those in the United States.

🔍 Scholarly Insights:

Goel’s work provides valuable references to Islam and its impact on freedom of expression.
Explore twelve reviews of Ibn Warraq’s book, Why I Am Not a Muslim, which provoke thoughtful discussions.
Compare the intolerance of Islamists toward critical books with the maturity and openness of Christians in handling similar critiques.

📖 About the Author: Sita Ram Goel (1921–2003) transitioned from Marxist leanings to becoming an outspoken anti-communist. He wrote extensively on the damage to Indian culture caused by expansionist Islam and Christian missionary activities. Later in his career, he emerged as a commentator on Indian politics, adhering to Hindu nationalism.

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