“A cosmic war is like a ritual drama in which participants act out on E...” — Reza Aslan Quote

“A cosmic war is like a ritual drama in which participants act out on Earth a battle they believe is actually taking place in the heavens.”

“I am a scholar of religions with four degrees, including one in the New Testament and fluency in Biblical Greek, who has been studying the origins of Christianity for two decades, who also happens to be Muslim.”

“In the 5,000-year history of Jewish thought, the notion of a God-man is completely anathema to everything Judaism stands for.”

“I talk about everything - politics, the economy; the news will give you more material than you can ever use. But relationships? That's the ongoing battle. You talk about men and women, and across-the-board everyone can relate to that.”

“I don't like to see any sucker punches. I do think, in the heat of battle, if you're getting hit on the hip with 98, then you should be able to go out and see somebody.”

“Music can lift the spirit; it can make you cry. Soldiers have marched into battle to music. It's a powerful thing.”