The idea of literalism in the Bible is a very new phenomenon. In many ways, it's a product of the scientific revolution. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes bible idea literalism
What the printing press is to Christianity in the 16th century, that's what the Internet is doing to Islam now. It has opened up the monopoly over the interpretation of Islam that used to solely belong to the religious class. Reza Aslan 16thbelongcentury share on social
Mike Huckabee and indeed many of the Christian conservatives in the U.S. have far more in common with the Muslim Brotherhood than they'd like to admit, in that all of them very much want to see a role of religion in society. Reza Aslan admitbrotherhoodchristian share on social
American Muslims - young American Muslims in particular - are starting to understand that unless they are willing to stand up for all the other oppressed communities in this country, including those discriminated against for their gender or sexuality, then no one will stand up for them. Reza Aslan americancommunitycountry share on social
I just had an idea that went right over my head. Lawrence Welk headidea Change image and share on social
Entrenched scriptural literalism is, in my opinion, completely out of touch with reality. Malcolm Boyd completelyentrenchliteralism Change image and share on social
In my office in Jerusalem, there's an ancient seal. It's a signet ring of a Jewish official from the time of the Bible. The seal was found right next to the Western Wall, and it dates back 2,700 years, to the time of King Hezekiah. Now, there's a name of the Jewish official inscribed on the ring in Hebrew. His name was Netanyahu. Benjamin Netanyahu ancientbackbible share on social