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Ali Rizvi, author of The Atheist Muslim, A Journey From Religion to Reason and co-host of the podcast Secular Jihadists for a Muslim Enlightenment, will interview "Omer", a refugee being supported by CFIC.

Asking questions is one of the most noble things that humans do. The two simple words in the question “what if?” have propelled humans from a near-extinct hominid to the dominant species on the planet.

But for Omer, asking questions got him tortured and pursued. He is a non-believer from the religious nation of Pakistan. For that, many want him dead.

Asking questions led Omer away from blind faith. A bright, sensitive young man, he became an atheist. When his family heard of this, they immediately threw him out and disowned him. He was then sexually assaulted and tortured. He is scared and running for his life.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has officially recognized Omer as a refugee. Now he is on track with the asylum process to begin a new life in Canada. But that process has been delayed by the pandemic and it could be over a year before any progress is made in getting him here.

Centre for Inquiry Canada is helping Omer to pay for food and shelter while he remains in hiding. He is isolated, alone and still fears for his life. 100% of the proceeds from this event will be used to support Omer while he waits to come to Canada.

To make a donation go to centreforinquiry.ca/omer-donate

Read more about Omer's story: centreforinquiry.ca/secular-rescue-omer