Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Faisal Saeed Al Mutar, the founder of Ideas Beyond Borders, about his journey from Iraq to the United States; his appreciation for American values; his work in promoting freedom and liberal ideals in the Middle East; his gratitude for the opportunities he has received in America; his disappointment with some Americans who take their freedoms for granted; the current situation in Iraq and the potential for progress and stability in the region; the decline of the secular humanist movement and the division within the secular community; why capitalism and coexistence are key to progress and that the separation of religion from the state is important; his concern about the polarization and dehumanization in American politics and the potential for further division and conflict; and much more.
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0:00 Intro
1:39 Faisal Saeed Al Mutar’s Life Story
4:47 His Appreciation for American Values
8:46 Promoting Freedom in the Middle East
13:17 Current State of Iraq
21:48 Why Capitalism is Key
25:07 Decline of Secular Humanist Movement
32:44 The Polarization in American Politics
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Faisal Saeed Al Mutar
Human Rights Activist, Founder of Ideas Beyond Borders
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