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Ancient Egypt: A pyramid scheme that worked

By Khaled Diab Spanning some three millennia of recorded history, Ancient Egyptians built a state to last. What was behind

Hagia Sophia: A symbolic bridge or wedge?

The Hagia Sophia must not become a mosque. If its status must change, it should become a space of tolerance, where both Christian and Muslim worship.

Khaled Diab

@DiabolicalIdea

Ramadan is meant to be about self-discipline and stamina, yet some individuals and societies feel they must force people who aren't fasting to not eat or drink in public If your will is so weak that you can't stand someone else eating or drinking, maybe you shouldn't be fasting

18:00 · March 23, 2023

Khaled Diab

@DiabolicalIdea

Why this event should rile conservatives so much is literally beyond belief. Faith is, after all, a private matter. Nobody has the right to appoint themselves gatekeepers to a religion. In a secular society, nobody has the right to force their beliefs and prejudices onto others.

08:23 · March 23, 2023

Khaled Diab

@DiabolicalIdea

As if #Ramadan isn't lonely enough for LGBTQ Muslims, a queer iftar in Antwerp where they could get together and break bread has been cancelled because the organisers could not guarantee a safe space after multiple threats. Solidarity with queer Muslims everywhere. #Ramadan2023

07:37 · March 23, 2023

Khaled Diab

@DiabolicalIdea

Ramadan Kareem and best of luck to all the fasters. May your exertions bring you peace of mind. #Ramadan #Ramadan2023

19:02 · March 22, 2023

Khaled Diab

@DiabolicalIdea

@ArianeSherine It doesn't get my goat. I actually quite like it. Warm goats cheese is very yummy with honey in a salad

16:57 · March 22, 2023

💜Hala Fawzy🦇

@7alafawzy

@DiabolicalIdea Absolutely NOT, it reminds me of the Cybermen…You will assimilate….well NO I won’t 👍🏻

16:50 · March 22, 2023 ·

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Carbon Market Watch

@CarbonMrktWatch

Although the European Commission understands the problems created by greenwashing, the draft Green Claims Directive it unveiled today will not end these damaging practices. The EU must enact a ban on carbon neutrality claims. Read our press release: carbonmarketwatch.org/2023/03… pic.twitter.com/ZtQmixT8h5

15:27 · March 22, 2023 ·

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Khaled Diab

@DiabolicalIdea

Although it is still science fiction, upgrading our brains with computing technology could one day become a reality. If the tech were available, would you implant a chip in your brain or connect your brain with a worldwide human web or link your human intelligence with AI?

07:32 · March 22, 2023

Khaled Diab

@DiabolicalIdea

For 20 years, people in Iraq have been paying a hefty price for the US-led war in their country. Meanwhile, not one of the architects of that catastrophe have been brought to justice. In fact, George W Bush, Tony Blair and the others have had peaceful and lucrative retirements.

19:52 · March 20, 2023

Khaled Diab

@DiabolicalIdea

@GordonBrown How about your former boss, Tony Blair, whose illegal war you supported? He seems to be doing a good job hiding in plain sight for the crimes he inflicted on the people of Iraq.

09:42 · March 20, 2023

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