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534. How Some Muslim Countries Navigate Extremism | Mark Siljander

2025/3/31
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Jordan Peterson interviews Mark Siljander, a former congressman, about his journey from a pro-Christian, anti-Muslim stance to becoming a peacemaker. Siljander discusses his epiphany in Congress, where he realized he wasn't loving his enemies as taught by Jesus, which led him to study the commonalities between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
  • Mark Siljander, once a staunch evangelical Christian with anti-Muslim views, experienced a profound shift in perspective while serving in Congress.
  • His transformation was sparked by the realization that his stance contradicted the Christian principle of loving one's enemies.
  • This epiphany led him to embark on a quest to understand the common ground between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with ex-Congressman, ambassador, and author Mark Siljander. They discuss the numerous times he brokered peace in Middle Eastern and African conflicts, the Neo-con worldview, Donald Trump, his role in the Abraham Accords, pushing back against Islamism, and how to build a bridge between true Islam and the west.

 

Mark Siljander is an ex-Congressman, ambassador, and author of “A Dangerous Misunderstanding: A Congressman's Quest to Bridge the Muslim-Christian Divide.

 

This episode was filmed on March 5th 2025

 

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Read “A Deadly Misunderstanding: A Congressman's Quest to Bridge the Muslim-Christian Divide” https://a.co/d/6skKSkA