Reza Aslan

A true believer is one who seeks to understand the world through the eyes of others.

From No god but God

Islam is not a religion of the sword, but a religion of the heart.

From No god but God

The divine is found in the connections we make with others.

From God: A Human History

The struggle for justice is a struggle for God.

From No god but God

To understand God, we must first understand ourselves.

From God: A Human History

Divinity is not a state; it is a relationship.

From God: A Human History

The notion of Jesus as the Son of God is a theological construct, not a historical fact.

From Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth

The historical Jesus was a complex figure, deeply embedded in the culture of his time.

From Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth

Islam is not a religion of peace; it is a religion of submission.

From No god but God

God is not a being, he is a process.

From God: A Human History