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#356 — Islam & Freedom

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Understanding and Compassion Through the Analogies of Nazis and North Koreans

People can be deeply influenced by ideologies from a young age, analogous to those brainwashed into Nazism or living in the isolated world of North Korea. The speaker expresses compassion towards individuals indoctrinated into harmful beliefs, recognizing that many may not be genuinely responsible for their convictions. The approach is to engage in conversations and persuade them towards better ideas. The speaker also brings up the concept of multiple interpretations within Islam, rejecting the notion of a singular Islam and the idea of defining who is a 'true' Muslim, as such judgment can be troubling.

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