Bonus. Religion in Our Modern World, a Muslim View (Wajahat Ali)

Bonus. Religion in Our Modern World, a Muslim View (Wajahat Ali)

Author: Meli Solomon, the Talking with God Project August 31, 2023 Duration: 54:55
Episode 48. As a columnist (The New York Times, the Daily Beast and elsewhere), speaker, published author, recovering attorney and practicing Muslim, Wajahat Ali brings a sharp eye and thoughtful commentary to the issue of religion in our modern world, especially the USA. The current political dissension and aggressive efforts by the right wing and Christian nationalists to impose their values regarding education and health care on all Americans, as well as the ceding of religion by liberals,...

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