Can a reformed Islamophobe be redeemed and can a non-Muslim speak about the complex relationship between progressive and orthodox Islam with any creditability? Eric Brazau's look at Islam began in an unexpected place - while he was incarcerated. His enlightening perspectives and observations are shared in his book, 'Muslim Reformers versus Fundamentalists.' This provocative work tackles the pressing question of how Islam is interacting with, and shaping, Western civilization. Eric's book further raises inquiries on which form of Islam - the reformist or fundamentalist - will ultimately gain prominence. But beyond pointing out the differences he offers no solutions or why we should really care.
We challenge Eric on his complaints about laws to prevent Islamophobia, the same kind that landed him in jail years ago. Personal harassment of religious people is just wrong. Get ready for an information-loaded session that fails to offer fresh perspectives on Islam and lightly touches on the western concern about radical Islam which is really no different than concern about Christian Nationalism here in the US.
Show Notes
04:28 Muslim Reformers versus Fundamentalists
18:29 Religious Extremism: both sides of the same coin
36:10 Hate Speech Laws in Canada
49:46 Host Note
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