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Professor Holly Folk, a respected scholar of religion and culture at Western Washington University, sits down with members of The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light to speak candidly about the global persecution of new religious movements. From academic insight to personal reflection, she explores the deep-rooted biases behind the term “cult,” the media’s role in demonization, and why ignoring the rights of marginalized religious groups threatens everyone’s freedom. This powerful conversation reveals the real agenda behind religious suppression—and how today’s targeted group becomes tomorrow’s cautionary tale. 0:00 Introduction: Prof. Holly Folk 1:26 How Holly became a scholar of new religious movements 4:28 Discovering AROPL and reuniting with Aba Al-Sadiq (formerly Abdullah Hashem) 6:00 The research project: Conversion, freedom, and community 13:00 The human rights dimension of AROPL's message 17:58 What makes AROPL unique in the Middle East 20:06 Living the values of pluralism and tolerance 25:07 Academic reflections on theology and reincarnation 29:20 Addressing the “cult” label and media demonization 40:50 Ex-member slander and the danger of misinformation 46:54 Children, safety, and life inside the community 52:30 Economic life, donations, and mutual aid 55:10 Non-coercion and personal freedom in AROPL 58:35 What makes a successful intentional community 01:05:50 Religious minorities and the global fight for freedom 01:12:00 Final reflections: Islam, tolerance, and universal rights