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Im a person of faith, and the language that I use to define my faith, the symbols and metaphors that I rely upon to express my faith, are those provided by Islam because they make the most sense to me.
Reza Aslan
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Reza Aslan
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: May 3
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