What Jared Diamond has said about Islam and the spread of religion
1 quote · 1 episode · Sep 3, 2026
Jared Diamond, American geographer, historian and author of "Guns, Germs, and Steel" and "Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings", has been quoted on Islam and the spread of religion once in 1 episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, most recently on September 3, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Diamond argues Islam's spread was driven by organization, motivation and military spirit rather than theological beliefs.
“I would not argue that the theological beliefs of Islam were decisive in the spread of Islam”
The Joe Rogan Experience: #2549 - Jared Diamond (Sep 3, 2026) · Listen from 22:50
Episodes
#2549 - Jared DiamondThe Joe Rogan Experience · Sep 3, 2026 · 2 h 34 min
Jared Diamond talks with Joe Rogan about leadership, the rise of world religions, the origins of writing, language, and cannibalism and Kuru in New Guinea.