Irvine, where he teaches creative writing. About Reza AslanĪslan is a professor at U.C. Doors opened at 6:30 p.m., and a book signing followed the lecture. Willamette alumni purchased discounted tickets for $10, and general admission tickets were available to the public for $20. Willamette students, faculty and staff could reserve a free ticket and purchase up to four additional tickets for $5 each. During his talk at Willamette, Aslan addressed the ideology fueling al-Qaida, the Taliban and other “holy warriors.” He described ways to manage, perhaps defeat, those who employ religious violence.Īslan is the author of The New York Times’ bestseller, “Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth,” international bestseller, “No god but God: The Origins, Evolution and the Future of Islam,” and “How to Win a Cosmic War.” His frequent media appearances garner millions of views as he challenges the audience to consider the “earthly grievances” Aslan argues are at the root of global conflict.
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