Fatshimetrie recently caused a stir when it reported on an Egyptian court’s decision to ban YouTuber Sherif Gaber from all social media platforms for promoting “atheism and blasphemous content.”
The decision followed a series of videos in which the YouTuber expressed hatred toward the Islamic and Christian religions.
After reviewing the case, the court’s panel decided to instruct the Supreme Council for Media Regulation to block Gaber’s channel on YouTube and all social media platforms.
The Council of State’s committee had previously submitted its report on the same case and recommended banning Gaber’s channels and social media accounts.
According to the report, “Blocking the YouTuber’s channel could result in losses exceeding hundreds of millions of pounds, but the preservation of religion is one of the most important objectives of Islamic law, and there is no doubt that the ideas propagated by the defendant, which are atheistic and deviant, could jeopardize this important objective. Protecting Egyptian society from sedition and unrest and protecting its religious beliefs and constants is a matter that takes precedence over any other material consideration.”
This decision raises questions about freedom of expression, freedom of thought and censorship in the field of social media, highlighting the delicate balance between protecting religious values and safeguarding individual rights.
It is essential to debate these crucial issues to ensure an online space where diversity of opinions can be expressed without fear of reprisal.