What The West Gets Wrong About Islam - Sean Ramiz | #38

Sean Ramiz is a content creator who converted to Islam in 2023. It was so interesting to hear about his journey to faith, as well as his take on Islam's compatibility with the West. Does Islam command that apostates be killed? What about the veiling of women? Are the stats we hear about grooming gangs accurate?Check out Sean's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seanramizCHAPTERS00:00 Is Islam misrepresented?03:00 Islam is framed as the enemy of Judeo-Christian societies06:30 Do you see the value of Judeo-Christian values?11:09 People use religion as a mask for pagan tribalism14:02 Debating Islam’s role in the grooming gangs26:24 Impact of GB News and new media29:50 How can we have a healthy content diet?34:58 Why I converted to Islam41:55 Why Islam and not Christianity?49:41 Is Islam more about rituals than believing in your heart?54:23 Is apostasy punishable by death?1:04:46 What is the future of Islam in the West?1:08:35 Is Islam compatible with Western values?1:12:11 Does the Burqa belong in Britain?1:15:52 Disagreement with Connor Tomlinson on Windrush1:17:36 Does Britain have the right to ban elements of Islamic practice?1:20:33 Wrapping upMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.