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Off Limits w/ Bryan Callen

Is ISLAM Misunderstood? | feat. Reza Aslan

Dec 7, 2023
Bryan Callen interviews Religious Scholar Reza Aslan. They discuss the misinterpretation of non-Western countries, the Middle East conflict, American identity, and the fascinating story of Howard Baskerville's sacrifice for Iran's freedom.
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Quick takeaways

  • Religion is the external expression and organization of the faith impulse, while faith itself is a universal and innate part of our human condition.
  • The connection between religion and statehood is complex, and the belief that separating church and state is the key to success is fundamentally flawed.

Deep dives

The Universal Faith Impulse

Recent studies on the faith impulse suggest that it is a universal phenomenon present in all human beings, even predating our species. This impulse, which can be referred to as faith, is an inherent part of our human evolution and exists in every culture and time. Scholars have found that this impulse is not learned behavior but is something we are born with, leading to the expression and organization of this impulse through religion.

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