The Quran is very unwilling to allow any sinfulness in its heroes. The idea of having such a magnificent David statue is a Christian idea. I think there is no question that jihadist Islam is right now as great a threat. If you look at places like Bangladesh, Malaysia, other parts, they're somewhat democratic but don't seem to mature into quote-on-quote normal democracies.
Named one of the most influential Jewish thinkers of our time, Rabbi David Wolpe joins Tyler in a conversation on flawed leaders, Jewish identity in the modern world, the many portrayals of David, what’s missing in rabbinical training, playing chess on the Sabbath, Srugim, Hasidic philosophy, living in Israel and of course, the durability of creation.
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