

Red Cows and Religious Extremists, with Bassem & Mehdi
May 23, 2024
Bassem Youssef joins Mehdi to discuss religious extremists and red cows with spiritual power. They delve into illegal settlements in the West Bank, end of times prophecies, and the intertwining of religious and political ideologies. The conversation covers controversial events involving Christian evangelicals in the US and the dangers of extreme interpretations of religious doctrine. They explore the weaponization of religion for political gain, highlighting the complexities of merging religious beliefs with political decisions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Red Heifers and the Desire for the Third Temple
03:35 • 9min
Exploring Religious Views on Zionism and Extremism Across Faiths
12:59 • 3min
Politics, Religious Extremism, and Controversies
16:17 • 24min
Exploring Dangerous Religious Extremism and Misuse of Doctrine
39:56 • 2min
Discussion on Extremism and Weaponization of Religion for Political Gain
41:46 • 4min