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What does it mean?
Harris notes that many Muslims view the 9/11 attackers as religious heroes.
In plain terms
Some Muslims honor the attackers.
What can you take from it?
Recognize conflicting moral valuations.

Where it applies

  • interfaith dialogue
  • global politics
  • security

Putting it to work

  • understand opposing views
  • bridge divides

Questions to consider

  • Whose heroes are your enemies?

Another view

It generalizes a diverse population.

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