Islam
A religion incubated in the Arabian desert by Jews who continued to fight against the Romans, prophesying the coming of Muhammad as the Messiah.
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Videos Mentioning Islam

A Postmortem on My Response to Covid (Episode #335)
Sam Harris
Discussed in the context of Sam Harris's past criticisms of the mainstream narrative, contrasting with his pandemic response.

Islam & Freedom: A Conversation with Rory Stewart (Episode #356)
Sam Harris
The central topic of discussion, focusing on its relationship with violence, intolerance, and criticism.

Making Sense of Belief and Unbelief
Sam Harris
The religion discussed through the lens of Sarah Hader's experience leaving it, Yasmine Mohammed's upbringing under a strict interpretation, and its comparison to other faiths.

Leaving the Faith (Rebroadcast): A Conversation with Yasmine Mohammed (Episode #298)
Sam Harris
Discussed in the context of its doctrine, texts, and how it can be interpreted to sanction practices like domestic violence, and also as a global religion facing criticism.

Sam Harris & Jordan Peterson in Vancouver 2018 (with Bret Weinstein moderating) — Second Night
Sam Harris
Referenced by Sam Harris when discussing 'fundamentalist terror of Islam', indicating how tribal considerations can drive conflict. He argues that rejecting such provincialism does not require identifying with a smaller tribe.

The Permission to Hate Jews Has Never Been This Open
Sam Harris
Discussed in the context of cultural change and religious extremism, with a distinction made between the mainstream and extremist elements.

David Eagleman: Neuroplasticity and the Livewired Brain | Lex Fridman Podcast #119
Lex Fridman
One of the religious labels used in the 'in-group/out-group' experiment to study empathy.

Secret History #26: Faith of Evil
Predictive History
A religion incubated in the Arabian desert by Jews who continued to fight against the Romans, prophesying the coming of Muhammad as the Messiah.

Secret History #1: How Power Works (4K Re-Upload with Audio Fixed)
Predictive History

When Life Gets Hard: 12 Stoic Lessons To Change Your Life Before 2024 | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A religion whose philosophical underpinnings are seen as foundational to the 'deep life' concept, valuing human infinite value.

Campus Protests, Antisemitism, and Western Values (Episode #367)
Sam Harris
Discussed extensively as intrinsically political, contrasting with Christianity's separation of church and state. Its doctrine of holy war, martyrdom, and intolerance for blasphemy are presented as core tenets.

Salvation or a Coup? Washington D.C. Is Under Siege | Tom Bilyeu Show
Tom Bilyeu
Mentioned as colliding with the world of Christianity in the next 10 years, leading to a 'collision of values'.

Sam Harris Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Criticized by Sam Harris for its doctrine of jihad and martyrdom, and its historical scriptural basis for violence and oppression, particularly of women, distinguishing it from religions like Jainism.

Using Climate Action to End Poverty | DR Ibraheem Dooba | TEDxMinna
TEDx Talks
Cited as a religious framework that encourages investment of money rather than hoarding it, offering incentives like taxation on hidden wealth.