34 - The El Qaem religious school
Mar 7, 2024 ·
18m 58s
The podcast transcript discusses a visit to the El Qaem religious school near Tehran, where the speaker, a student studying Shi'ism, discovers the school's ties to international Islamic warfare training....
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The podcast transcript discusses a visit to the El Qaem religious school near Tehran, where the speaker, a student studying Shi'ism, discovers the school's ties to international Islamic warfare training. The school, part of a large Islamist network, aimed to train elite terrorists capable of organizing networks and inciting crowds. The speaker, initially intrigued by the religious education, becomes disillusioned by the violent ambitions and indoctrination methods of the school. The speaker also observes the contrasting aspects of life in Tehran, such as the abundance of goods despite international trade restrictions, the active participation of women in various sectors, and the coexistence of Christian and Jewish communities without persecution. The speaker learns espionage and simulation techniques at the school, blending in with Saudi students to navigate the environment. The transcript highlights the speaker's internal conflict between the privileges offered by the school and the shame of being involved in terrorism. The visit occurred in September 1983, shedding light on the school's operations and the speaker's personal journey.
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