Dr. Tim Orr
Tim’s experience is unique in that he holds six earned degrees. One is a master’s degree in Islamic studies from Islamic College in London, allowing him to study under Muslim scholars.
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By Dr. Tim Orr Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson recently equated Tennessee’s law prohibiting irreversible medical interventions on
by Dr. Tim Orr![Antisemitism at Oxford: A Debate That Revealed a Dark Reality](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/image-28-.png)
By Dr. Tim Orr I have spoken twice at Oxford University, once to a Muslim audience and once to a
by Dr. Tim Orr![Martyrdom Rewards in Islam: Male Fantasy vs. Female Subjugation](/content/images/size/w600/2024/11/DALL-E-2024-11-30-12.37.25---A-symbolic-representation-of--Martyrdom-Rewards-in-Islam_-Male-Fantasy-vs.-Female-Subjugation.--The-image-is-divided-into-two-contrasting-sections.-On.webp)
Male martyrs are promised lavish rewards, including the companionship of houris (heavenly beings of beauty and purity)and immediate entry into paradise, while the rewards for female martyrs remain vague and relational.
by Dr. Tim Orr![Engaging Islam: A Thoughtful and Relational Approach Through Polemics](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/DALL-E-2024-11-30-23.23.57---An-engaging-and-vibrant-scene-of-an-interfaith-dialogue-between-Christians-and-Muslims.-The-setting-is-a-warm--inviting-space-with-books--a-globe--and.webp)
I believe there are five types: internal, cultural, eternal, narrative, and external. Together, these give us a comprehensive way to address everything from theology to daily life to eternal destiny.
by Dr. Tim Orr![Challenging Questions, Transformative Dialogues: A Columbo-Style Guide to Engaging with Islam](/content/images/size/w600/2024/11/DALL-E-2024-11-27-01.50.29---A-creative-book-cover-design-for--Challenging-Questions--Transformative-Dialogues_-A-Columbo-Style-Guide-to-Engaging-with-Islam.--The-composition-feat.webp)
While apologetics focuses on defending the Christian faith by addressing challenges and misconceptions, polemics takes a different approach—it plays offense by critiquing the beliefs of others, in this case, Islam.
by Dr. Tim Orr![Confronting the Woke Right: A Gospel-Centered Response to Cultural Crisis](/content/images/size/w600/2024/11/DALL-E-2024-11-26-18.24.22---A-symbolic-digital-painting-of-two-opposing-figures-standing-on-a-stage-or-platform--representing-cultural-confrontation.-One-figure-represents-conser.webp)
This “woke right” movement mirrors the leftist frameworks of identity politics and grievance, but with a conservative veneer.
by Dr. Tim Orr![Telling the Greatest Story: How Christians Can Use Story to Communicate the Gospel to Muslims](/content/images/size/w600/2024/11/DALL-E-2024-11-25-16.23.19---A-digital-illustration-for-a-book-cover-titled--Telling-the-Greatest-Story.--The-design-features-a-serene-desert-landscape-at-sunset-with-silhouettes-.webp)
For Christians sharing the gospel with Muslims, storytelling isn’t just an effective tool—it’s a way to connect deeply, honor cultural traditions, and reflect the way Jesus Himself communicated profound truths.
by Dr. Tim Orr![Breaking Through the Noise: Why Missionaries Need a Social Media Presence](/content/images/size/w600/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-22-at-11.28.04-AM.png)
The digital age has brought unparalleled opportunities but has also created significant challenges. The average American is exposed to 4,000 to 10,000 advertisements every day, receives 121 emails and 46 phone notifications, and spends over five hours daily on social media and streaming platforms.
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