An Orthodox Christian priest in conversation with Sam Shamoun (I didn’t know he spoke Russian).
Islam
A Rejoinder to Samuel Green
This was a one one-line response by Reverend Samuel Green to one of Tovia Singer’s arguments against the idea Genesis 22 is a foreshadowing or prophecy of the Messiah being crucified. Rev. Green partially quotes point 3 (he only cites… Read More ›
Martyrdom in Islam. Is Islam a Death Cult? Martyrdom and the American-Muslim Imagination
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy The topic of martyrdom in general, and certainly in Islam, is very sensitive. One can never be too clear about things these days, so before delving into the topic… Read More ›
The Bible Confirms the Quran
By Sami Zaatari Christian missionaries and apologists have been arguing that the Quran completely backs the present day Bible we have in our hands, this indeed is a very interesting false claim, but since they want to cling to this… Read More ›
This is the moment a man called the Adhan at the Alhambra palace in Spain.
This is the moment a man called the Adhan at the Alhambra palace in Spain. pic.twitter.com/fyjSknSUqL — IlmFeed (@IlmFeed) September 9, 2017 Amazing. I visited there last year and calling the adhan was an entirely appropriate thing to do. … Read More ›
The Problem of the Thief and the Crucifixion
Introduction In perhaps what is one of the most perplexing passages of the New Testament, we find a story during the alleged crucifixion of Jesus the Christ that challenges the very core of commonly held Christian beliefs about Christ and… Read More ›
Is Genesis 22 A Messianic Prophecy? Tovia Singer and Pfander Ministries
Genesis 22 is the Biblical account of Abraham being tested in sacrificing his son. It begins: After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take your son, your… Read More ›
Philip Jenkins – Show Them No Mercy: Religion, Violence, and Scripture
If you think the Qur’an is the most violent scripture, think again. The Bible is by far the most violent book endorsing genocide and mass murder, as this top Christian historian candidly admits. And Christians are still committing genocide inspired… Read More ›
The Carpet Merchant
The Carpet Merchant, Jean-Leon Gerome, 1887
A primer on the how the Bible’s violent verses have been used to justify terrorism and genocide
This is a compelling read! This book by the historian professor Philip Jenkins will shock you into seeing how the Bible’s violent passages have been used by evangelical Christians and Catholics to support the violent ethnic cleansing of Native Americans… Read More ›
Speakers’ Corner: Zakariyah’s Shahadah – UPDATE
‘Once Christian, then Muslim then Christian again – and now, finally Muslim. Reverts don’t have it easy, and now, for the first time – Zakariyah speaks out on his recent theological gymnastics. And more.’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGLDEqXVymI
The significance of ‘I am’ in Mark
New Testament scholar professor Daniel Kirk muses on the translation of Exodus 3:14 in the Greek translation of the Bible as used by Mark. The question has christological implications.
A Christian Missionary Lie: “Mecca Never Existed At The Time of Muhammad”
If you want people to think you have a low regard for truth then this is the way to go about it, Hatun Tash of DCCI Ministries says Mecca did not exist at the time of Prophet Muhammad. I kid… Read More ›
Christ’s Sacrifice and God’s Justice
“It could well be that God has morally sufficient reasons to allow the finite suffering in the world […] God may have morally sufficient reasons to allow the evil and sufferings in the world, because of a greater good. […]… Read More ›
Did a Former Pfander Ministries Member Admit There Are Bible Contradictions?
Gospel contradictions? A former student of Jay Smith, Lizzie Schofield of DCCI Ministries, seems to imply there are some contradictions between the Gospels. She seems to believe the Gospels largely agree and agree on the big things but there are… Read More ›
Christian Missionary: Allah is Not Loving Because He Sends People to Hell.
Video is also uploaded here Lizzie Schofield and other Christians who make comments like this are making the church look hypocritical. All this “Christian” missionary “oh the God of Islam is not loving because He sends people to Hell” stuff… Read More ›
Thoughts on Jay Smith’s “ISIS is Islam” Rhetoric – Beth Grove Take Note!
A “Christian” missionary organisation (DCCI Ministries) put out an anti-Islam propaganda tweet. It’s standard Islamophobic spiel which one comes across amongst anti-Muslim/Islam types on the internet. ISIL: Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Identified as Muslims. Funded by the… Read More ›
The Hijab and Islam’s Shieldmaidens
The Hijab and Islam’s Shieldmaidens: The hijab signifies the higher statement of gendered humanity. The woman in hijab has, for quite some time now, found herself on the frontline in a war against the monoculture. As traditional modesty is made… Read More ›
Book Review: Dr. Dale Tuggy, “What is the Trinity?”
Originally posted on Kegan Chandler, PhD:
Taking a momentary break from the Hermes & John audio series, here’s a brisk review of a brand new book that will benefit anyone interested in Christian theology: What is the Trinity? by Dr.…
True religion
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” The Letter of James
‘When Billy Graham, Mother Teresa, and C.S. Lewis Say Muslims Are Saved, I Listen.’
by Paul Martin July 12, 2017 Can Muslims know God? Can atheists? Jews? Are only “born again” Christians part of the Body of Christ? Recently on Facebook, I got into this not so cozy little conversation on these questions. My… Read More ›
The Value of Marriage: 3 Silly Saudi Arabians and a Christian Missionary Tweet
Islamophobic Christian Missionary outfit DCCI Ministries put out a tweet that was not the standard, boring and already-refuted Jay Smith polemics. They tweeted about divorce, writing “Is marriage this cheap? How can this be reason to be divorced?” and they… Read More ›
Understanding the important intellectual currents that invisibly permeate Western culture
Part of the intellectual effort required to effectively communicate the truths of Islam in the West (such as Tawhid) is to understand the important intellectual currents that invisibly permeate Western culture. One such current is to be found in the… Read More ›
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