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Religious History

The study and exploration of historical events, figures, and movements within various religious traditions.

Religious History

The study and exploration of historical events, figures, and movements within various religious traditions.

Middle East Analysis   -   Oct 23, 2024 Israel Unveiled: The Truth Behind Its Fight for Freedom, Justice, and Survival
Israel Unveiled: The Truth Behind Its Fight for Freedom, Justice, and Survival

This article is not merely a defense of Israel; it explores the deeper truths underpinning the Jewish state's existence, resilience, and role in historical and contemporary global dynamics.

Religious History   -   Oct 15, 2024 The Man Behind the Message: How Muhammad’s Sensitivity to Rejection Shaped Islamic Thought
The Man Behind the Message: How Muhammad’s Sensitivity to Rejection Shaped Islamic Thought

As I explored Muhammad's life through a psychological lens, particularly his sensitivity to rejection, I began to see how his personal experiences influenced his decisions and the development of an entire religious tradition.

Islamic Imperialism: From Ancient Conquests to Today’s Global Ambitions
Religious Understanding   -   Oct 26, 2024 Islamic Imperialism: From Ancient Conquests to Today’s Global Ambitions

In this analysis, I want to unpack the historical and theological roots of Islamic imperialism and set them against the founding of Israel.

by Dr. Tim Orr
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Religious Understanding   -   Oct 26, 2024 Islamic Imperialism: From Ancient Conquests to Today’s Global Ambitions
Islamic Imperialism: From Ancient Conquests to Today’s Global Ambitions

In this analysis, I want to unpack the historical and theological roots of Islamic imperialism and set them against the founding of Israel.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Middle East Analysis   -   Oct 23, 2024 Israel Unveiled: The Truth Behind Its Fight for Freedom, Justice, and Survival
Israel Unveiled: The Truth Behind Its Fight for Freedom, Justice, and Survival

This article is not merely a defense of Israel; it explores the deeper truths underpinning the Jewish state's existence, resilience, and role in historical and contemporary global dynamics.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Religious History   -   Oct 15, 2024 The Man Behind the Message: How Muhammad’s Sensitivity to Rejection Shaped Islamic Thought
The Man Behind the Message: How Muhammad’s Sensitivity to Rejection Shaped Islamic Thought

As I explored Muhammad's life through a psychological lens, particularly his sensitivity to rejection, I began to see how his personal experiences influenced his decisions and the development of an entire religious tradition.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Middle East Analysis   -   Oct 01, 2024 Shattered Ideals: The Coming Fall of Khomeini's Regime
Shattered Ideals: The Coming Fall of Khomeini's Regime

This article will delve deeply into why Khomeini’s vision has unraveled and why it matters in today’s geopolitical context.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Evangelical Insights   -   Sep 29, 2024 A Comprehensive Evangelical Critique of Khomeini's The Governance of the Jurist
A Comprehensive Evangelical Critique of Khomeini's The Governance of the Jurist

From a Christian evangelical perspective, Khomeini’s framework presents profound theological and ethical concerns, particularly regarding the fusion of religious and political authority, the suppression of individual freedom, and the consequences of human fallibility in governance.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Islamic Antisemitism   -   Sep 14, 2024 Bernard Lewis's Evolution of Thought on Islamic Antisemitism
Bernard Lewis's Evolution of Thought on Islamic Antisemitism

Bernard Lewis, one of the most influential historians of Islam and the Middle East, offered a comprehensive and evolving analysis of Islamic antisemitism throughout his career.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Islamophilia Debate   -   Sep 14, 2024 Unpacking the Myths: A Critical Examination of Edward Said’s "Orientalism"
Unpacking the Myths: A Critical Examination of Edward Said’s "Orientalism"

By Dr. Tim Orr In the contentious arena of Middle Eastern studies, Edward Said's "Orientalism" has become a symbol of revolutionary critique and a flashpoint for intense academic debate. Lauded as the cornerstone of postcolonial theory, "Orientalism" suggests that Western scholarship on the East

by Dr. Tim Orr
Interfaith Dialogue   -   Sep 13, 2024 The Challenges of Khomeini's Vision: Assessing the Impact of Wilayat al-Faqih on Iran
The Challenges of Khomeini's Vision: Assessing the Impact of Wilayat al-Faqih on Iran

Governance of the Jurist, sought to fuse religion and politics under the leadership of an Islamic scholar, creating what he believed would be the ideal Islamic society.

by Dr. Tim Orr
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