This chapter examines the interplay between rational secular thought and historical religious beliefs, particularly focusing on Christianity and Islam. It discusses the influence of ideas on society, highlighting the dangers of poor ideologies and the complexities of belief systems in the face of scientific reasoning. The chapter also addresses the challenges of critiquing religious beliefs within multicultural contexts while distinguishing between the critique of ideas and prejudice against individuals.
Neuroscientist and author Sam Harris of the podcast Making Sense talks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about rising Jew-hatred in the West and what Harris sees as the dangers of radical Islam and Jihadism.