The idea of literalism in the Bible is a very new phenomenon. In many ways, it's a product of the scientific revolution. Reza Aslan bibleidealiteralism Change image and share on social
Islamophobia has become so mainstream in this country that Americans have been trained to expect violence against Muslims - not excuse it, but expect it. And that's happened because you have an Islamophobia industry in this country devoted to making Americans think there's an enemy within. Reza Aslan americancountrydevote share on social
There were dozens of people who walked through the Holy Land claiming to be the Messiah, curing the sick, exorcising demons, challenging Rome, gathering followers. In a way, there's nothing unique about what Jesus did. In fact, many of these so-called false Messiahs we know by name. Reza Aslan callchallengeclaim share on social
The Revolutionary Guard controls almost everything in Iran, and this is hurting the people. Reza Aslan controlguardhurt Change image and share on social
I have watched Muslims chant 'Death to America!' on the streets of Tehran, then privately beg me to help them get a visa to the United States. Reza Aslan americabegchant Change image and share on social
Whether or not you believe that after three days of being dead and entombed, Jesus got up and walked out of his own accord, what you cannot argue about is the fervent belief of the followers that this happened. Reza Aslan accordarguebelief share on social
The key to recognizing who Jesus was is to recognize this fundamental truth: He was a Jew. Reza Aslan fundamentaljesusjew Change image and share on social
It is the job of the historian to say what is likely, and of faith to say what is possible. Reza Aslan faithhistorianjob Change image and share on social
Religion is never going to go away, and anyone who thinks it will doesn't understand what religion is. It is a language to describe the experience of human nature, so for as long as people struggle to describe what it means to be alive, it will be a ready-made language to express those feelings. Reza Aslan alivedescribeexperience share on social
Many poets in Iran have learned to speak almost a secret language, where political issues are talked about in allegorical ways. Reza Aslan allegoricaliranissue Change image and share on social