The Ben Shapiro Show Ayaan Hirsi Ali | The Ben Shapiro Show Sunday Special Ep. 112
Mar 28, 2021
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a courageous Somali-born author and activist, shares her gripping journey from devout Muslim to outspoken critic of radical Islam. She discusses the challenges of addressing ideological extremism in the West, especially regarding women's safety and crime. Ayaan emphasizes the need for Islamic reformation and the importance of secularism in society. She also tackles the complexities of navigating cultural tensions, the threats to free speech on college campuses, and the dangers of identity politics, all while advocating for women's rights.
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Ayaan Hirsi Ali's Journey Out of Islam
- Ayaan Hirsi Ali left Islam after 9/11, prompted by Bin Laden's Quran-based justifications for the attacks.
- This led to death threats and the murder of her colleague, Theo van Gogh, by a radical Islamist.
West's Vulnerability to Radical Islam
- The West's vulnerability to radical Islamism stems from moral relativism and the culture wars.
- This creates an opening for exploitation by Islamists pushing their agenda through peaceful or violent means.
Unlikely Allies
- The left and radical Islamists share common ground in despising those who disagree with them and seeking to dismantle existing structures.
- However, they diverge sharply on issues like women's rights and LGBT rights.
