Apostate Prophet | |
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| Born | Ridvan Aydemir |
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| YouTube information | |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Genre | Religion |
| Subscribers | 573 thousand |
| Views | 141 million |
Ridvan Aydemir is a Turkish-German ex-Muslim activist and YouTuber known for his critiques of Islam under the pseudonym Apostate Prophet. [1] He announced his conversion to Eastern Orthodox Christianity in 2025. [2] [3] [4]
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]
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]
Muslim Skeptic, an online blog, published an article in 2023, criticizing Ridvan for supporting the Palestinian genocide. [13]
Aydemir has a wife, who is also Christian. [14] After leaving Islam, he immigrated to the United States and became a U.S citizen. [15] [16]