In this week of bashing books, the host Hanan Alsmadi poses the compelling question: ‘How does Voltaire view religion?’ to three somewhat experts. Handyman Rand, Dr. Khan, and Farmer Zoya each present unique and captivating insights and interpretations of this question, using a variety of resources such as the book Candide by Voltaire, university papers, and articles. Our first guest, Handyman Rand Abou Saleh, will be trying to prove that Voltaire views religion, specifically Abrahamic religions in an inferior and derogatory light. Dr. Khan will then present how Voltaire rejects religion using outside resources. Farmer Zoya will present a contradicting argument to demonstrate that Voltaire’s view of religion might not be so severe. Get ready to dive deep into the true motivations of Voltaire in his views toward religion, and come along as our guests deduce the answer to our question.
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