The Bright Line Between Good and Evil (Episode #340)

Sam Harris speaks about the ongoing war in Gaza, the global rise of antisemitism, and the enduring problem of jihadism.

November 7, 2023

[rcomid]

As a Muslim born Iranian, I am so glad Sam Harris made this podcast to shed the light on what Islam and Jihadism is really about.

[markb]

Anyone who thinks the Jihadists won't come for Christians or Buddhists or athiests after they're done with Israel is not listening to what they themselves are saying.

[afanasymarinov]

Sam is a champion of clarity and common sense. Everyone should hear this.

[georgelime]

Couldn't agree with you more on this topic Sam, as an iranian refugee nothing makes me more furious than the leftist apologist who never had to live under sharia law.

[Ilusha]

I am so, so happy that you are on our side. The world's reaction to this war has made me feel like that character in Kafka's "The Trial" and here you come along and communicate the common sense so effortlessly.

[silvastomp]

I'm so glad we have someone like Sam Harris.

[saifdes]

Your understanding of Jihad ideology is quite impressive. I’m saying that as an ex-Muslim whose mother language is Arabic! I can just imagine the incredible amount of research you did to come to these conclusions. If the west doesn’t take this problem seriously, the price will be paid painfully.

[ivans]

I'm shocked and amazed by the way Sam puts ideas into words! How profoundly correct he is when explaining the thinking process of modern secular westerner - and the absolute incompatibility of values and beliefs held by them vs the radical islamist groups... Long listen, but highly recommended!

[JessieVegaPhoto]

Thank you Sam for your unshakeable commitment to truth and clarity.

[SuspectUsual]

*"If you read the Quran, you are Muslim!*
*If you understand the Quran, you are Ex-Muslim!"*

[KnoTasItSeams]

Sam is truly fighting the good fight for truth and knowledge. The world is getting crazy, and I feel like he’s one of the few sane people who have a voice.

[alexgoldhaber]

As an ex-Muslim I was taught to hate 'infidels'. I remember my mom & grandmother coming back from marketplace cheering at the news of 9/11. I memorized the whole Quran by the age of 10-11. A book that commands men to sometimes whip/beat their wives to discipline them, cut off hands of thieves, kill apostates, wage wars on surrounding infidels, etc.. A despicable deplorable disgusting book at least to me as I got older.

[justins.]

A solo Sam Harris podcast is the best podcast you can listen to. Absolutely drilled down on a very important topic.

[revtheory]

Sam, you and Douglas Murray are the only North Stars in this pool of insanity. Thank you for organizing this information.

[pachamama]

Thanks for making this freely available without your paywall Sam. You are a legend in our time. A lone reasoned amd compassionate soul amongst the darkness and utter confusion of the modern world. May you and your close ones stay safe and keep you your invaluable work on this and all other topics you cover. Thank you for being you!

[karlmarx]

This clarity is what is missing from much of the online debate at the moment. Thank you Sam for your wisdom.

[scipdiddly]

I don't know how you do it, Sam, but you have delivered a devastatingly accurate response to this humanitarian disaster. Anyone should be listening to this the world over.

A masterpiece.

[cappie]

Thank you, Sam. I don’t know of anyone better to frame this narrative of insanity into a cohesive picture.

[Daniel-qymb]

Thank you for publicly releasing this podcast. It’s helpful in straightening up all the info I’m being exposed to right now.

[davidjamesinflux]

Wow! So important to hear this, Mr Harris imo is one of the most important intellectuals this century. Thank you.