In the quest for a more peaceful and rational society, it's essential to foster a genuine internal debate within the Muslim world that challenges and marginalizes extremist ideologies like jihadism and Islamism. While external forces cannot orchestrate this transformation, supporting the emergence of diverse ideas and perspectives is crucial. Acknowledging the complexity of faith and its interpretations, it's important to appreciate that mainstream adherents often steer clear of the more radical beliefs prevalent in certain interpretations of Islam. The responsibility lies in nurturing environments where discourse can flourish, allowing for a vital civil war of ideas that can reshape prevailing mindsets.
Neuroscientist and author Sam Harris of the podcast Making Sense talks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about rising Jew-hatred in the West and what Harris sees as the dangers of radical Islam and Jihadism.