In this podcast, Armin Navabi of the Atheist Republic and I discuss the utility of studying Islam and other religions from a secular perspective. We also discuss reforming VS secularizing Islam.

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Here is the YouTube version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/0G4vU02h1Ms

Timestamps for the podcast:

0:00 Introductions1:23 The blasphemous art project.6:40 Strategy to tackle theist VS rights when it comes to blasphemy.10:23 Is Armin Muslim again? - Responding to comments in the chat.13:04 What is good about Islam? Is there any utility in understanding Islam?22:10 How is Armin’s argument for the utility of understanding the mythology of religions different from Jordan Peterson’s?33:24 Abdullah Sameer’s take on Jordan Peterson’s take on mythology and truth35:25 Viewing Islam as nothing more than mythology37:45 Ibrahim and the story of Hagar and how this myth varies across religions.47:47 Channel announcements48:08 Abrahamic religions steal some concepts from Paganism. The power of unifying religions in branding an empire.51:40 How Islam was used for branding later of the Arab empire57:40 Studying Islam and other Abrahamic religions from a secular perspective. Muhammad and the Empires of Faith by Dr. Sean Anthony.1:05:35 The utility of religions when it comes to traditions, not the belief part. Reform VS secularization of religion.1:17:11 Peter Singer and the utilitarian perspective on creating and enjoying art.1:20:03 Reform VS secularization of religion (continued).1:26:18 Channel announcements - Blasphemous art1:27:25 Responding to comments in the chat - Islam depends heavily on the submission of women1:28:50 Are humans religious by nature?1:30: 28 Does Islam and other Abrahamic faiths promote family structure?1:37:07 Did Khadijah have many husbands? Is Islam similar to Christianity1:38:44 Is Islam effective in reducing suicide in a society?1:49:30 Islam’s use of power to establish political structures. The intolerance of monotheistic religions.2:01:29 More comments - Is Islam Egalitarian?2:05:09 Atheist Republic and Armin’s personal channel and newsletter.2:12:10 Strikes on Abdullah’s main channel and Atheist Republic.2:20:16 Final remarks..