Lesley Hazleton
Author & Former Middle East Reporter | Politics & Religion
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Lesley Hazleton is an acclaimed writer, psychologist, and former Middle East correspondent who explores the complex intersection of politics and religion. With deep expertise spanning the Arab-Israeli conflict and Islamic theology, she offers audiences penetrating insights on the social and cultural forces shaping global affairs.
Hazleton's TEDx talks have reached millions, challenging perceptions and revealing the human stories behind divisive issues. Her keynotes give leaders new frameworks for navigating the intersection of faith, identity, and public life.
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The doubt essential to faith
When Lesley Hazleton was writing a biography of Muhammad, she was struck by something: The night he received the revelation of the Koran, according to early accounts, his first reaction was doubt, awe, even fear. And yet this experience became the bedrock of his belief. Hazleton calls for a new appreciation of doubt and questioning as the foundation of faith -- and an end to fundamentalism of all kinds.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2013 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
| TEDxRainier 2010 | 2010 | 🇺🇸Seattle, United States |
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