This chapter examines the varied responses of American Muslims post-9/11, challenging the narrative of community silence. It highlights the internal conflicts regarding extremism and the manipulation of religious narratives, while advocating for open dialogue and the importance of confronting darker interpretations of Islam. Additionally, it explores the complexities of Jewish-Arab relations in Israel and envisions a hopeful future rooted in tolerance and pluralism.
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.