Dr. Tim Orr

As someone who has spent over three decades ministering cross-culturally, I’ve learned that the key to navigating these conversations lies in a posture of humility, curiosity, and respect.

Yet, amidst this complex and fractured landscape, Evangelicals have a unique opportunity to offer something transformative—an approach to cultural engagement grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

By Dr. Tim Orr In today’s world, politics has become a battlefield of not just ideologies but identities. For many Christians, the tension is palpable—how do we navigate a political landscape that seems increasingly at odds with our faith? The temptation is strong to find a political party

Within Islam, the Hadith literature holds immense authority, guiding everything from prayer to ethics. However, some of these texts, particularly those that address Jews, have been co-opted to justify hatred and violence, fueling antisemitic ideologies for centuries.

The Qur'an's portrayal of Jews is central to understanding the theological roots of Islamic antisemitism. These depictions, often shaped by Muhammad’s evolving relationship with Jewish communities, reflect theological concerns and socio-political struggles.

To understand the theological constructs that fuel Islamic antisemitism, we must explore how jihad, through both historical precedent and modern radicalization, has been used as a tool to justify hostility toward Jews.

The subjugation of Jews justified through religious texts and codified in laws like the Pact of Umar, would leave a lasting impact, shaping Islamic attitudes towards Jews for generations to come.

Today, as we seek to understand the roots of Islamic antisemitism, the role of fitna stands out as a crucial element in the development of these prejudices, offering insights into how theological constructs were used to shape—and justify—perceptions of the Jewish community.