Day 6

Zealot author Reza Aslan on Fox News and why Jesus wasn't a pacifist

Religious scholar Reza Aslan's new book about Jesus has gained international attention thanks in part to a very persistent Fox News host. You've probably seen the video of Lauren Green repeatedly asking Reza why a Muslim like himself would want to write a book about Jesus. The interview has brought on some pointed criticism of Fox News, and propelled "Zealot: the Life and Times...

Religious scholar Reza Aslan's new book about Jesus has gained international attention thanks in part to a very persistent Fox News host. You've probably seen the video of Lauren Green repeatedly asking Reza why a Muslim like himself would want to write a book about Jesus. The interview has brought on some pointed criticism of Fox News, and propelled "Zealot: the Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth" to the top of the best sellers lists. In the book, Reza argues that almost everything you think you know about Jesus Christ is wrong. He joins Day 6 to tell us why the real Jesus was actually a revolutionary nationalist out to resist the Roman occupation, and not a pacifist.

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