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Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a Dutch-American feminist filmmaker and political writer. She is author of several books, the latest of which is Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now. She[…]
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It is the ability and willingness to reconsider your beliefs.

I gained from the enlightenment to seek knowledge and be prepared to change your mind as your knowledge gains ground; to be giving and kind; and be concerned with the condition of your fellow human beings; and to be truthful and kind. And I think the idea is that for that, you don’t need religion. Recorded on: 8/15/07


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