Richard Dawkins, the famous atheist scientist, went on Piers Morgan’s show but clammed up when asked about Shamima Begum, the “ISIS bride.” Dawkins, who’s spent years trashing Christianity, suddenly had nothing to say about Islam. Dave Rubin called out this chilling silence, pointing out how scared public figures are to criticize radical Islam these days.
Dawkins dodged questions about whether Begum, who joined ISIS as a teen, should be allowed back to Britain. His awkward body language said it all. Rubin noticed Dawkins barely moved his mouth, looking like a deer in headlights. Meanwhile, Dawkins had no problem mocking Christianity or pushing radical gender theories.
This isn’t the first time liberals like Dawkins cower when Islam’s involved. They’ll attack Western values all day but go quiet when real threats arise. Rubin warned this fear lets radical Islam spread unchecked. Free speech dies when folks are too scared to speak plain truths.
Dawkins once said he’s glad to live in a “Christian country” because it protects his atheist lifestyle. But when asked about Islamist extremism, he froze. This double standard shows how woke culture prioritizes political correctness over safety. Critics say this weakness puts Western freedom at risk.
The left’s obsession with labeling everything “hate speech” has created a generation of cowards. Even outspoken atheists like Dawkins won’t risk offending radical groups. Rubin argued this surrender to fear lets dangerous ideas grow. If experts stay silent, who will stand up for common sense?
Social media mobs have bullied feminists like J.K. Rowling for stating basic truths about biology. But when Islamic extremism comes up, the same activists vanish. This hypocrisy tells radicals they can intimidate the West into submission without pushback.
Rubin warned that if free thinkers like Dawkins won’t defend liberal values, radical Islam wins by default. Everyday patriots must reject this cowardice and speak boldly. Protecting Western freedoms starts with refusing to bend to threats or woke guilt trips.
The takeaway? When leaders stay silent on hard issues, ordinary citizens pay the price. Courage means standing firm, even when it’s unpopular. Dawkins’ silence on the “ISIS bride” is a wake-up call: freedom isn’t free, and it’s worth fighting for.
