Dr. Jay Smith Preaching — THE HISTORY OF RELIGIOUS EXTREMISM AND ITS IMPACT ON THE MODERN WORLD

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Through the perspective of a researcher who has worked directly in Africa and Europe for many years, the lecture helps viewers better understand:
The history of Islamic movements over time
How extremist groups form and spread
The role of ideology, classical texts and academic debate
The connection between religion, society and politics
The importance of dialogue, criticism and religious studies
The video is not intended to offend or defame any religion, ethnicity or community, but to focus on an academic perspective, encourage critical thinking, and promote inter-religious dialogue.
✅ YouTube Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction and Personal Background in Islamic Studies
02:30 – Rise of Radical Islamic Student Groups in London
05:10 – Debating Muslims at Speakers’ Corner for the First Time
07:45 – Controversial Findings from Orientalist Scholars on Early Islam
11:00 – Historical Development of Radical Islamic Movements
14:30 – Why Extremism Is Not Just a Modern Political Reaction
17:20 – Global Challenges in Countering Radical Ideology
19:00 – New Discoveries About Early Quran Manuscripts
21:30 – Historical Questions Surrounding the Figure of Muhammad
24:00 – Call for Dialogue and Training in Religious Critique

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