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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   -   Nov 12, 2024 It’s a Wonderful Life: A World Without the Ayatollah Khomeini – Reimagining Shiite Islam and the Middle East in an Alternate History
It’s a Wonderful Life: A World Without the Ayatollah Khomeini – Reimagining Shiite Islam and the Middle East in an Alternate History

Imagine an alternate timeline, much like George Bailey’s in It’s a Wonderful Life, where Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was never born.

Middle East Analysis   -   Nov 03, 2024 Iran Is Not Just the Regime: Understanding the Diverse Identity of Iranians
Iran Is Not Just the Regime: Understanding the Diverse Identity of Iranians

ran is home to a deeply complex, diverse society with layers of identity that extend far beyond state politics. Iranians are culturally Persian, religiously diverse within Shia Islam, and have long engaged with Western ideas and values.

Reexamining Narratives: A Deep Dive into the Atlantic and Arab Slave Trades and Their Abolition
Religious History   -   Dec 20, 2024 Reexamining Narratives: A Deep Dive into the Atlantic and Arab Slave Trades and Their Abolition

For over 1,300 years, the Arab Slave Trade operated across vast territories, involving Africans, Slavs, Persians, Turks, and Indians. The system was fueled by economic needs, cultural norms, and a theological framework within Islam that justified slavery.

by Dr. Tim Orr
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Religious History   -   Dec 20, 2024 Reexamining Narratives: A Deep Dive into the Atlantic and Arab Slave Trades and Their Abolition
Reexamining Narratives: A Deep Dive into the Atlantic and Arab Slave Trades and Their Abolition

For over 1,300 years, the Arab Slave Trade operated across vast territories, involving Africans, Slavs, Persians, Turks, and Indians. The system was fueled by economic needs, cultural norms, and a theological framework within Islam that justified slavery.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Middle East Analysis   -   Nov 12, 2024 It’s a Wonderful Life: A World Without the Ayatollah Khomeini – Reimagining Shiite Islam and the Middle East in an Alternate History
It’s a Wonderful Life: A World Without the Ayatollah Khomeini – Reimagining Shiite Islam and the Middle East in an Alternate History

Imagine an alternate timeline, much like George Bailey’s in It’s a Wonderful Life, where Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was never born.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Middle East Analysis   -   Nov 03, 2024 Iran Is Not Just the Regime: Understanding the Diverse Identity of Iranians
Iran Is Not Just the Regime: Understanding the Diverse Identity of Iranians

ran is home to a deeply complex, diverse society with layers of identity that extend far beyond state politics. Iranians are culturally Persian, religiously diverse within Shia Islam, and have long engaged with Western ideas and values.

by Dr. Tim Orr
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
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