'It's is not merely a religion' Secret party vowing to 'reduce Islam' soars in popularity

A SECRETIVE organisation has promised to “reduce Islam” and encourage a “more human rights version” of the religion in the wake of terror attacks.

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Society Q is a secretive anti-Islam party

The mysterious Q Society is now gaining ground and support for the “Islam-critical Movement” across Australia and has decided to embrace the limelight. 

It is a far cry from the days the group insisted members sign a nondisclosure agreement if they want to attend one of its meetings. 

But now the anti-Islam party is publicly promoting a $150-a-head (£89) fundraising dinner in Sydney and Melbourne, which will feature speeches from well-known local councillors. 

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The Q Society wants to 'reduce Islam' across the world

The public has picked up on it more with every bombing, stabbing, forced marriage and child bride

Deputy president Ralf Schumann

Leaders say the secretive group is gathering momentum across the pond in the wake of multiple Islamist terror attacks.

Deputy president Ralf Schumann said now is the big moment to “reduce Islam” and encourage a “more human rights friendly” version of the religion. 

He said: “More people are aware, they see the problems in their backyard, their community. The public has picked up on it more with every bombing, stabbing, forced marriage and child bride.

“If you look back 10 years, you won’t read about these issues. Everything was fantastic, everyone wanted a falafel or kebab.

“With Islam, the problem grows exponentially. We’re probably 10 years behind Britain and Europe but we’re catching up fast. 

“The main thing is to reduce the numbers, not let it grow any further and take the status out of it in our so-called multicultural society.”

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Australia’s newest political party’s manifesto states that “Islam is not merely a religion"

Australia’s newest political party’s manifesto states that “Islam is not merely a religion, it is a totalitarian ideology with global aspirations”. 

The party is affiliated with the Australian Liberty Alliance and global organisation Stop The Islamisation of Nations (SION), which brought right-wing Dutch politician Geert Wilders to speak in Australia. 

Q Society has 1,000 registered members across Australia who donate sums of anything from $5 (£3) to $5,000 (£3,000).

But the organisation’s popularity hasn’t gone without receiving harsh criticism. 

Keysar Trad, from the Islamic Friendship Association of Australia, said Q Society spreads “disturbing baseless Islamophobia” but said some subscribed to their message because of a lack of good information about Islam.

However Mr Schumann argues “Islamophobia” is a bogus concept. 

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Q Society has 1,000 registered members across Australia

He told news.com.au: “It’s basic slander, the usual stuff to shut people up. 

“Call them a Nazi, a bigot. I don’t think it’s racist. It’s concern about one particular ideology.

“You probably don’t remember how it used to be when you boarded an aircraft, it was like getting on a train or a tram. The change is certainly not because of crazy Hindus or Jews. Terror works.” 

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