How has the West’s relationship with Islam shaped modern politics and culture? Victor speaks with historian and author Raymond Ibrahim about the historical relationship between Islam and the West, the rise of anti-Israel sentiment in American and European politics, and the cultural forces driving modern immigration debates. The two discuss the centuries-long conflicts between Islamic empires and Western civilization, the persecution of Christian minorities in the modern Middle East, and the growing influence of Islamist ideology in Western institutions. They also examine the impact of identity politics and DEI policies, and the challenges posed by mass migration and assimilation in Europe and the United States.
Prof Hanson, Thank you for the history lessons. Our Founders were aware of the horrors of Religious Wars and codified “Mutual Respect of Religions” into our Constitution. However “The Irish Question”, our Civil War, WW1, WW2, the Cold War, and 9/11, require us to expand our definition of “Religion.” Please continue to teach us about current events.