Draft:Ridvan Aydemir

Apostate Prophet
Personal information
Born
Ridvan Aydemir

Germany
Occupation(s)YouTuber, Ex-Muslim activist
YouTube information
Years active2017–present
GenreReligion
Subscribers573,000+
Views141 million+
Associated actsDavid Wood, Hatun Tash

Ridvan Aydemir is a Turkish-German ex-Muslim activist and YouTuber known for his critiques of Islam under the pseudonym Apostate Prophet.[1] He currently resides in the United States and announced his conversion to Eastern Orthodox Christianity in 2025.[2][3][4]

Early life and education

Aydemir was born in Germany to Turkish Muslim parents and later moved to Turkey in 2006 during his teenage years. There, he completed high school and mandatory military service. Initially a devout Sunni Muslim, Aydemir became deeply engaged in Islamic theology, but eventually left Islam after critical examination of its teachings.[1] His apostasy led to personal and social consequences, including strained relationships with his family and community.[5] Additionally, Aydemir has faced lawsuits in Turkey for his criticism of Islam.[6]

Career

After leaving Islam, Aydemir immigrated to the United States. In 2017, he launched his YouTube channel, Apostate Prophet, where he critiques Islamic doctrines and addresses issues related to apostasy and freedom of belief.[6][7] He frequently collaborates with David Wood and has participated in public debates with Muslim apologists such as Mohammed Hijab and Daniel Haqiqatjou.[8][9][10]

Initially identifying as an atheist and affiliating with Atheist Alliance International,[1] Aydemir announced his conversion to Eastern Orthodox Christianity in 2025.[2][3][4] In July 2025, he delivered a speech at Turning Point USA's Student Action Summit in Tampa, Florida, discussing the incompatibility of Islam with freedom of expression.[11][12]

On August 13, he announced that he would leave the Orthodox Church for the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.[13]

Controversy

Muslim Skeptic, an online blog, published an article in 2023, criticizing Ridvan for supporting the Palestinian genocide.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Atheist Alliance International Advisory Council - Ridvan Aydemir". atheistalliance.org. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  2. ^ a b Apologetics Roadshow (2025-03-20). Apostate Prophet Explains His "Leap of Faith" to Christianity. Retrieved 2025-07-16 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ a b Apostate Prophet (2025-05-17). I am converting to Christianity!. Retrieved 2025-07-16 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ a b Bheria (2025-03-14). ""Apostate Prophet" Becomes Christian: A Brief Look at Christian Antisemitism". Muslim Skeptic. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  5. ^ Quintero, Faith. "Ex-Muslims have to struggle to have their messages heard - on social media as well". Israel National News. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  6. ^ a b "The Apostate Prophet – Humanist Society". edhat. 2021-03-12. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  7. ^ Quad, The (2024-02-26). "Ex-Muslim YouTuber: Millions being taught to 'dehumanize' Jews and Israel". JNS.org. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  8. ^ Apostate Prophet (2024-02-24). We went to Israel and the Gaza border, here is everything we saw | David Wood & Apostate Prophet. Retrieved 2025-07-16 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ Apostate Prophet (2024-01-18). Full Debate | Apostate Prophet vs Daniel Haqiqatjou. Retrieved 2025-07-16 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ Apostate Prophet (2020-08-26). Apostate Prophet vs. Mohammed Hijab. Retrieved 2025-07-16 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ "Ridvan Aydemir: 'We don't have freedom...': Ex-Muslim Ridvan Aydemir's explosive speech at Student Action Summit | The Economic Times Podcast". m.economictimes.com. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  12. ^ "'We don't have freedom...': Ex-Muslim Ridvan Aydemir's exploding speech at Student Action Summit". MSN. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  13. ^ Aydemir, Ridvan (August 13, 2025). "Ridvan Aydemir". Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ Lesprit, Hud (2023-11-01). ""Wow Ex-Muslims Really Are Scum": Murtads Assemble in Favor of Palestinian Genocide". Muslim Skeptic. Retrieved 2025-08-18.


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