Reza has heterodox opinions that no mainstream branch of Islam believe. He isn't considered a valid source of islamic belief by any within ahlus sunnah Wal jamaah
+Rob McKay Jack's "God: A Biography" cracked me up many times. But the chapter about the interaction between El and Job is the one that sent me sort of reeling : ) And laughing although given the irony I shouldn't have. X...
One of the best books I read on religion is "No god but God" by Reza Aslan. A very impressive secular view on history of pre islam and post Islam. A must read book !
This Reza is a loser his name stands for Raise Islam. This moron Reza goes around bragging he is a religious scholar. REZA you're nothing but a complete lunatic Reza
Vastly impressed with your take and analysis Rezla. The part that confounds me though is although Shia Islam seems more fluid, in some ways it isn't. As you said the schism occurred in a matter of hours and in a sense it crystallized memes as if in amber. Sufism, mysticism and spirituality all keep asking me good questions and I remain tolerant and agnostic because F if know...
+Manuel Uribe Oh, BTW, given the Pope just met the Patriarch for the first time in 1,000 years I'd love to hear y'guys explore what that means contemporarily.
This Reza is a loser his name stands for Raise Islam. This moron Reza goes around bragging almost Gore a religious school you're nothing but a complete lunatic Reza
Reza can never explain something he doesnt have to explain, he is a scholar of theology, he doesnt regulate royal family or for that matter religious leaders like the Pope or Ulemas behaviour and when we call for it, we only show our ignorance
@bhigr According to muslim tradation the Kabba was first built by Adam pbuh the first prophet of God and the first Masjid (mosque) - later it was rebuilt by Abhraham pbuh. Hope that helps
people who show their ignores by putting nasty comments dont have any idea that no one paying any attention or bother about even reading that trash, I am sure Aslan will not loose any integrity by their pathatic ignorance.
Its not bigotry, its fact. If one insults Islam, by expressing a sincere opinion, one can be punished. This is violence and it is evident daily in the Islamic world. Its not my wish to offend but I will not reconcile from the simple truth.Try and see things as they are not as you would wish them to be.
Every leader from prophet Adam to last prophet Mohammad(pbuh) was chosen from God and God never leave humen without leader and after Mohemmad(pbuh) comes imamat and shoes have 12 imams and last imam is in hiding and one day he will come with the permission of God
This Reza is a loser his name stands for Raise Islam. This moron Reza goes around bragging he is a religious scholar. REZA you're nothing but a complete lunatic Reza
Revisionism at its best drowned in half truths concerning Mohammed and Islam, both described here as uniquely a man and a religion of peace. For Reza Aslan, it is common knowledge that those Christian lands that once were Turkey, Egypt, most of the Iberic peninsula, the whole Byzantine North Africa (Maghreb) and Mesopotamia were not at all conquered by the sword but through the clemency and benevolence of Islamic armies. Of course, for him as well as unfortunately many Christians, the Crusaders were nothing else than bloodthirsty land grabbers, while in reality they were Christian faithful who sold their fortune to go deliver their Christian brothers in far away lands, with a view of seeking pardon for their sins. If half the Crusaders never came back and lost most of the Crusades (to the exception of the first one), they at least had the eternal merit of giving Europe a breather to better rearmed and defend itself against the Islamic rule. "The bloody frontiers of Islam" was never meant as a figure of speech, in the Middle Ages as well as today.
Manuel Uribe Go check any official encyclopedia of world history and then we will talk. Hearsay and raw gut feeling never quite make it with the honest truth seeker.
The crusaders were no such thing. Where did you get your info? They were wealthy knights from prominent families gone to convert muslims to Christianity and steal treasure in Jerusalem.
Reza Aslan, a Muslim, is just another liar. Although, he claims he was Christian at one point in his life (another lie), Islam has always been his life. He never knew Jesus. Reza, claims to be a "scholar" and "theologian," yet, in his book, "'Zealot: the Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth,'" he wants to portray Jesus as a radical political figure. In this particular book, before the "content" page, is this quote from Scripture: "Do not think that I have come to bring peace on earth. I have not come to bring peace but the sword" - Matthew 10:34 Of course, Aslan left out the remaining verses, and the so-called "theologian" didn't even explain what Jesus was saying here: "Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. For I have come to ‘set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law’; and ‘a man’s enemies will be those of his own household.'" (Matthew 10:34-36) The sword represent DIVISION. Because, the truth of God (Jesus) will DIVIDE, beginning first within the family unit (and beyond it), peace will be shattered because of His truth, who He is, the King of kings and Lord of lords. Therefore, the truth of Jesus Christ will "set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother," etc. The evidence is clear that Islam is NOT from God. The evidence: There is NO LOVE in Islam, only death and destruction. Therefore, there is no hope in Islam because all Muslims call Jesus Christ a liar. How unfortunate that is for the follower of Muhammad to call the Savior of the world a liar? The Hijab won't save you. The teachings of Muhammad won't save you. It is true that the unholy quran says Jesus Christ did not take our sins upon Himself. So, being Muslim will not help you in the Day of Judgment. Jesus is the only way you can have true life and true peace - eternally; Jesus is the one who took "the sin of the world" upon Himself, died for it, and defeated death so that those "who are in Christ" will not be condemned. "Behold, the Lamb of God who [took] away the sin of the world!" - John 1:29 "There is therefore now NO condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do NOT walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me FREE from the law of SIN and DEATH. For what the law could NOT do in that it was WEAK through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the LIKENESS of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He CONDEMNED sin in the FLESH, that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit" - Romans 8:1-4
Kenneth Daugherty Well I'm an atheist and any argument about divine truth is simply a joke. You might as well tell me Ttarot cards are better than using a crystal ball. It's a joke to anyone with a few brain cells to rub together.
Would you look up one thing for me and compare it with the Mark of the Beast written in Revelation 13? Read with an open mind: The time is nearing for the Antichrist to be revealed. His Mark will be ready for all nations. It’s being prepared for you, your neighbor, spouse, loved ones near and far. Everything is coming together. I believe “the time is near.” (Revelation 1:3) Please read the following with an open mind: “A method is presented for facilitating sales transactions by electronic media. A bar code of design is tattooed (“…to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads”) on an individual. Before the sales transaction can be consummated, the tattoo is scanned with a scanner. Characteristics about the scanned tattoo are compared to characteristics about other tattoos stored on a computer database in order to verify the identity of the buyer (“…no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark”). Once verified, the seller may be authorized to debit the buyer’s electronic bank account in order to consummate the transaction. The seller’s electronic bank account may be similarly updated.” What you’ve just read is the abstract to Thomas Heeter’s invention for, “verifying human identity during electronic sales transactions,” and a diabolical vision awaiting mankind in the form of a Mark that will change the world forever. It was given the patent number, 5,878,155. You can read the abstract and remaining details concerning Heeter’s invention (Heeter even mentions the tattooing of Jews during the Holocaust as an exampleof the tattoos use) by visiting the official U.S. Patent Office website, at www.uspto.gov. Finding the patent is easy. "He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the number of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: his number is 666" (Revelation 13:16-18) There are many prophecies that have been fulfilled and have yet to be fulfilled. You cannot escape this one.
Kenneth Daugherty I'll escape just liked I dodged all the predictions of Nostradamus. Sorry my friend you need to see a psychiatrist. You'd scare the crap out of most thumpers. I just laugh.
I love smoking weed and listening to Reza explain all the religious craziness that assaults the human heart
Reza has heterodox opinions that no mainstream branch of Islam believe. He isn't considered a valid source of islamic belief by any within ahlus sunnah Wal jamaah
@@ryanmercermmacoaching.3446 Wow, you sound so learned on Islam that you surveyed "ahlus sunnah wal jamaah"!!!!!!!!!!
I salute Reza Aslan. Thank you for your work.
Both Jack MIles and Reza Aslan are great religious thinkers that have provided food for thought.
+Rob McKay Jack's "God: A Biography" cracked me up many times. But the chapter about the interaction between El and Job is the one that sent me sort of reeling : ) And laughing although given the irony I shouldn't have. X...
Manuel Uribe Thanks Manuel, i will have a relook at that chapter. When it comes to religion it is good to see the funny side of those stories.
In my opinion, "great religious thinkers" is an oxymoron.
Jack mile said a very little but in a perfectly profound way. Truly knowledge is a power.
I am studying different religions at this time. I listened to a Jack Miles podcast yesterday.
Religions are all man-made.
Reza is a HERO
+Kol iKOL Why?
+Kol iKOL You misspelled zero.
Reza is not only much much qualified but Reza also make a much much sense. plus plus IQ Reza Aslan.
One of the best books I read on religion is "No god but God" by Reza Aslan. A very impressive secular view on history of pre islam and post Islam. A must read book !
Reza is pure gold ❤️
I think that was by far one of the best conversations I heard in awhile.
Such an intelligent personality~ Simply beautiful.
This Reza is a loser his name stands for Raise Islam. This moron Reza goes around bragging he is a religious scholar. REZA you're nothing but a complete lunatic Reza
Can someone tell me what the heckler said between 1:10:04-1:10:28 ??? It's not very clear, but I think he tried to offend Reza Aslan?
+astraguitarra152 Wouldn't pay any attention to him. I could go check but ?
Vastly impressed with your take and analysis Rezla. The part that confounds me though is although Shia Islam seems more fluid, in some ways it isn't. As you said the schism occurred in a matter of hours and in a sense it crystallized memes as if in amber. Sufism, mysticism and spirituality all keep asking me good questions and I remain tolerant and agnostic because F if know...
+Manuel Uribe Oh, BTW, given the Pope just met the Patriarch for the first time in 1,000 years I'd love to hear y'guys explore what that means contemporarily.
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Long haired hippy Reza!!! I love his work...right on man!
How do you direct the many sides of Islams into a non violent dialogue within the Islamic world and with the rest of the world.
Mohammad( pbuh) did anounce Ali a.s his successor at um ghader
anything made by humanity can be put to good or bad use.
The church of the Spaghetti Flying Monster is growing rapidly.
Great talk, but there was a slip by Reza, Ali was Mohammad's cousin not his nephew!
7:10 me too
Well, uhhh, Reza still reverted back to Islam Alhamdullilah. May Allah make him steadfast in the straight path
This Reza is a loser his name stands for Raise Islam. This moron Reza goes around bragging almost Gore a religious school you're nothing but a complete lunatic Reza
Reza can never explain something he doesnt have to explain, he is a scholar of theology, he doesnt regulate royal family or for that matter religious leaders like the Pope or Ulemas behaviour and when we call for it, we only show our ignorance
There are thousands of people who have been jailed or killed for offending Islam. On this day on this hour they are in their graves or cells.
There are also thousands who have been jailed or killed for offending Christians.
Religion is supposed to show us how we ought to live together.
You need much more research about shia islam
@bhigr
According to muslim tradation the Kabba was first built by Adam pbuh the first prophet of God and the first Masjid (mosque) - later it was rebuilt by Abhraham pbuh.
Hope that helps
people who show their ignores by putting nasty comments dont have any idea that no one paying any attention or bother about even reading that trash, I am sure Aslan will not loose any integrity by their pathatic ignorance.
Its not bigotry, its fact. If one insults Islam, by expressing a sincere opinion, one can be punished. This is violence and it is evident daily in the Islamic world. Its not my wish to offend but I will not reconcile from the simple truth.Try and see things as they are not as you would wish them to be.
Every leader from prophet Adam to last prophet Mohammad(pbuh) was chosen from God and God never leave humen without leader and after Mohemmad(pbuh) comes imamat and shoes have 12 imams and last imam is in hiding and one day he will come with the permission of God
Most absurd episode of Between Two Ferns of all time.
If there were any doubt this guy is a bullshit artist, this abject shitshow seals it.
+TorontoLarrivee Make your case why you think that. I'll listen...
The more i listen to you the more lies you tell you are talking or favouring the wrong side when you speak about Islam favouring wahabeisam
He is not favoring any side! scholars try to be objective as much as they can. Watch the video one more time!
With the statement you made, you implicitly state that the many sides of Islam preaches violence. Shame on you for such bigoted attack.
This Reza is a loser his name stands for Raise Islam. This moron Reza goes around bragging he is a religious scholar. REZA you're nothing but a complete lunatic Reza
hiroshima
Wanna hear a joke? Religion.
Reza is gay with all his body move
+Andrea Harvey Edelmann Doubt that but what would it matter?
The truth he (Reza Aslan) speaks hurt, doesnt it?
What you are saying is not true. You people amazes me with your ignorance.
Reza doesn't know any thing about islam
No reza you don't know about shia what ever you said about shia Islam is totally rong
REZA:
Quraesh is where Islam got the name of their PAGAN BOOK called the QURAN.
Revisionism at its best drowned in half truths concerning Mohammed and Islam, both described here as uniquely a man and a religion of peace. For Reza Aslan, it is common knowledge that those Christian lands that once were Turkey, Egypt, most of the Iberic peninsula, the whole Byzantine North Africa (Maghreb) and Mesopotamia were not at all conquered by the sword but through the clemency and benevolence of Islamic armies. Of course, for him as well as unfortunately many Christians, the Crusaders were nothing else than bloodthirsty land grabbers, while in reality they were Christian faithful who sold their fortune to go deliver their Christian brothers in far away lands, with a view of seeking pardon for their sins. If half the Crusaders never came back and lost most of the Crusades (to the exception of the first one), they at least had the eternal merit of giving Europe a breather to better rearmed and defend itself against the Islamic rule. "The bloody frontiers of Islam" was never meant as a figure of speech, in the Middle Ages as well as today.
+Denis Mailloux Everything is a revision. Who's interpretation of what will do it for you if it never listens to itself?
And your nickname speaks volumes of who or what you may be .... May I let you fill in the blank?
Manuel Uribe Go check any official encyclopedia of world history and then we will talk. Hearsay and raw gut feeling never quite make it with the honest truth seeker.
The crusaders were no such thing. Where did you get your info? They were wealthy knights from prominent families gone to convert muslims to Christianity and steal treasure in Jerusalem.
Reza Aslan, a Muslim, is just another liar. Although, he claims he was Christian at one point in his life (another lie), Islam has always been his life. He never knew Jesus.
Reza, claims to be a "scholar" and "theologian," yet, in his book, "'Zealot: the Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth,'" he wants to portray Jesus as a radical political figure. In this particular book, before the "content" page, is this quote from Scripture:
"Do not think that I have come to bring peace on earth. I have not come to bring peace but the sword" - Matthew 10:34
Of course, Aslan left out the remaining verses, and the so-called "theologian" didn't even explain what Jesus was saying here:
"Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. For I have come to ‘set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law’; and ‘a man’s enemies will be those of his own household.'" (Matthew 10:34-36)
The sword represent DIVISION.
Because, the truth of God (Jesus) will DIVIDE, beginning first within the family unit (and beyond it), peace will be shattered because of His truth, who He is, the King of kings and Lord of lords. Therefore, the truth of Jesus Christ will "set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother," etc.
The evidence is clear that Islam is NOT from God. The evidence: There is NO LOVE in Islam, only death and destruction. Therefore, there is no hope in Islam because all Muslims call Jesus Christ a liar. How unfortunate that is for the follower of Muhammad to call the Savior of the world a liar? The Hijab won't save you. The teachings of Muhammad won't save you. It is true that the unholy quran says Jesus Christ did not take our sins upon Himself. So, being Muslim will not help you in the Day of Judgment. Jesus is the only way you can have true life and true peace - eternally; Jesus is the one who took "the sin of the world" upon Himself, died for it, and defeated death so that those "who are in Christ" will not be condemned.
"Behold, the Lamb of God who [took] away the sin of the world!" - John 1:29
"There is therefore now NO condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do NOT walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me FREE from the law of SIN and DEATH. For what the law could NOT do in that it was WEAK through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the LIKENESS of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He CONDEMNED sin in the FLESH, that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit" - Romans 8:1-4
+Kenneth Daugherty I hear a bible thumping very loudly!
MrRob1967 Just speaking the truth.
Kenneth Daugherty Well I'm an atheist and any argument about divine truth is simply a joke. You might as well tell me Ttarot cards are better than using a crystal ball. It's a joke to anyone with a few brain cells to rub together.
Would you look up one thing for me and compare it with the Mark of the Beast written in Revelation 13?
Read with an open mind:
The time is nearing for the Antichrist to be revealed. His Mark will be ready for all nations. It’s being prepared for you, your neighbor, spouse, loved ones near and far. Everything is coming together. I believe “the time is near.” (Revelation 1:3) Please read the following with an open mind: “A method is presented for facilitating sales transactions by electronic media. A bar code of design is tattooed (“…to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads”) on an individual. Before the sales transaction can be consummated, the tattoo is scanned with a scanner. Characteristics about the scanned tattoo are compared to characteristics about other tattoos stored on a computer database in order to verify the identity of the buyer (“…no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark”). Once verified, the seller may be authorized to debit the buyer’s electronic bank account in order to consummate the transaction. The seller’s electronic bank account may be similarly updated.”
What you’ve just read is the abstract to Thomas Heeter’s invention for, “verifying human identity during electronic sales transactions,” and a diabolical vision awaiting mankind in the form of a Mark that will change the world forever. It was given the patent number, 5,878,155. You can read the abstract and remaining details concerning Heeter’s invention (Heeter even mentions the tattooing of Jews during the Holocaust as an exampleof the tattoos use) by visiting the official U.S. Patent Office website, at www.uspto.gov. Finding the patent is easy.
"He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the number of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: his number is 666" (Revelation 13:16-18)
There are many prophecies that have been fulfilled and have yet to be fulfilled. You cannot escape this one.
Kenneth Daugherty I'll escape just liked I dodged all the predictions of Nostradamus. Sorry my friend you need to see a psychiatrist. You'd scare the crap out of most thumpers. I just laugh.