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#298 — Leaving the Faith (Rebroadcast)

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Transformations and Turmoil

This chapter recounts the transformative journey of a woman as she navigates her mother's shift towards a strict religious lifestyle after remarrying. It explores the clash between her past secular freedoms and the oppressive religious environment imposed by familial expectations. Through personal reflections, the chapter addresses critical issues like female genital mutilation, forced marriages, and the interpretation of religious texts, highlighting the complexities of identity and cultural conflict.

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