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225. Jihad
Preconceived
English - January 16, 2024 10:20 - 44 minutes - 58.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsSociety & Culture critical thinking cultural phenomena societal norms scientific breakthroughs debunking myths confronting biases human experience thought leadership expert insights questioning assumptions Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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When people hear the word 'Jihad', they likely think of extremism, terrorism, and utter disdain for the West. But what is exactly is Jihad? What are its true origins? Is Jihadist philosophy truly violent in its original sense? Or is it a concept that has been politicized and weaponized by some, taken to the extreme as a justification for terrorism and hate? What is the role of Jihad, if any, in typical Islamic doctrine, and how can peaceful Islam be reconciled with these more extreme ideologies? Glenn E. Robinson, author of 'Global Jihad: A Brief History', joins the podcast.
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