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Cultish
Part 3: Mohammed and the Origins of Islam
Jun 4, 2024
James Rayment explores the history of Islam, touching on topics like the translation of the Quran, the origins of Crescent Moon symbolism, and the rise of ISIS. The episode delves into the decline of the Islamic world, American involvement in the Middle East, and the contrasting perspectives on governance between Christianity and Islam.
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- Islamic world has been in decline since the Protestant Reformation, leading to decentralized power and nation states.
- Mustafa Kemal Ataturk reformed Turkey towards a secular state, abolishing the caliphate in 1924.
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Decline of the Islamic World Since the Protestant Reformation
The Islamic world has been in decline since the Protestant Reformation, with decentralized power, freedom of expression, and economy taking root in prosperous nation states. The fracturing of the Islamic world has led to a mass migration to the West, where individuals seeking safety, freedom, prosperity, and education opt for countries governed by Christian principles, indicating a preference for living in accordance with Christian ideals.
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