Sam Harris
Published on March 3, 2025
2010: Sam Harris Challenges the ‘Religion of Peace’ Narrative
In this compelling 2010 interview, renowned author and neuroscientist Sam Harris critiques the common portrayal of Islam as a religion of peace. He asserts that:
• “The claim that Islam is a religion of peace is completely delusional. Now, Jainism actually is a religion of peace.”
• “The problem isn’t Islamic fundamentalism; the problem is the fundamentals of Islam.”