The Charlie Kirk Show Why Islam Isn't Compatible With the West ft. Ridvan Aydemir
Jul 30, 2025
Ridvan Aydemir, known as the Apostate Prophet, shares his gripping journey from a strict Sunni Muslim upbringing in Germany to embracing Christianity. He candidly explores the philosophical struggles of faith, including misconceptions about Islam and Christianity. Their discussion navigates historical controversies, such as Muhammad's marriage practices and critiques of Islamic teachings like jizya. Aydemir emphasizes the tension between Islamic principles and Western values, advocating for open dialogue on the complexities of this cultural intersection.
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Raised Between Islam and West
- Ridvan Aydemir was raised under strict Sunni Muslim family rules in a Christian-majority Germany.
- At school, he admired Western culture, but at home learned to distrust non-Muslims and Christians.
Islam's View of Jesus
- Islam views Jesus as a prophet who came to deliver Islam and will return to establish Muslim rule.
- This contradicts Christian teachings that Jesus is God and no new revelation should follow him.
Reading Quran Sparked Doubt
- Ridvan became a late teenager very religious and started reading the Quran.
- His doubts grew as he found the Quran confusing and conflicting, leading him away from Islam.
