Reza Aslan

Religious Scholar and Author

Reza Aslan is an Iranian-American scholar of religions and author of several books, including 'Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth,' where he discusses the intersection of faith and contemporary culture.

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The Return of Religion: Spiritual Hunger in a Secular Age — or Nostalgia Mistaken for Truth?

After decades of secular progress, religion is making a comeback — especially among younger generations searching for meaning, community, and certainty. Karen Armstrong, Christopher Hitchens, and Reza Aslan debate whether this spiritual resurgence is a genuine human need being answered or dangerous nostalgia dressed up as truth.

Jun 10, 2026