Episode #608
Ali Rizvi
Books mentioned
The Atheist Muslim
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:00:23 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Quran
Mentioned by Ali Rizvi · at 00:18:36 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Bible
Mentioned by Ali Rizvi · at 00:20:11 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Clash of Civilizations
Mentioned by Ali Rizvi · at 00:32:06 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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World Book Encyclopedia
Mentioned by Ali Rizvi · at 01:20:30 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Satanic Verses
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:00:17 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Ali Rizvi, a writer, musician, and physician, discusses his forthcoming book “The Atheist Muslim” and topics including Islamic reform, religious identity, and comparisons among faiths. The conversation also covers U.S. foreign policy, Islamophobia, free speech, and the social consequences of rejecting religious ideology.
What they talked about
- The Atheist Muslim book concept
- Cherry-picking in religion
- ISIS support and online presence
- Drone strikes and civilian casualties
- Islamophobia as a silencing tactic
- Saudi Arabia's human rights abuses
- Criticism of Reza Aslan
- Free speech vs. hate speech laws
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