Jesus was no God's son: Taslima Nasreen on why she doesn't celebrate Christmas

New Delhi: Known for her controversial writings, noted Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen stirred up the hornet's nest when she said that 'Jesus was no God's son'.

Replying to a query on Twitter about what is wrong in celebrating Christmas, Taslima wrote, “I can't celebrate lies. Jesus's mom was not virgin and he was no God's son.”

Yes. I can't celebrate lies. Jesus 's mom was not a virgin for sure. And he was no God's son either. https://t.co/sdr6CGWJlp

— taslima nasreen (@taslimanasreen) December 24, 2015

Taslima – a self-proclaimed atheist – made this remark on the eve of Christmas which certainly did not go down well with many.

But then, there were some who also hailed her courage.

Here are some mix reactions:

@taslimanasreen @jacobmathews some atheist are like Isis or racial terrorists like religious fanatic spread the hate

— Matiur Rahman (@MatiurDC) December 24, 2015

@taslimanasreen You really have guts and that is not easy. I do appreciate that you speak you mind without fear.

— Sudhanshu S. Singh (@sssingh21) December 24, 2015

@taslimanasreen Strong objection. Jesus has given us the gift of repentance & forgiveness. Suggest you do not play with faith. Back off

— Jayati Chatterjee (@Jayati69) December 24, 2015

@taslimanasreen @InnovativeHindu @jacobmathews Jesus mother was your Class mate ? You are Living since Jesus time ? What stupid you Taslima

— Dr Prashant Das , (@das_prashant777) December 24, 2015

@taslimanasreen @jacobmathews requires courage to speak truth and stand out, salute

— Indian_Strategist (@lalitmach22) December 24, 2015

@taslimanasreen @jacobmathews See this lady, hw foul mouthed she cn get. She keeps complaining abt human right,bt she herself is so violent.

— Straight Talk (@The3rdEyee) December 24, 2015

However, when someone asked her if she would despise others who celebrate, she wrote, "Not at all. I believe in everybody's right to practice their beliefs peacefully."

Not at all. I believe in everybody's right to practice their beliefs peacefully. https://t.co/VBLA2NOwpQ

— taslima nasreen (@taslimanasreen) December 24, 2015