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Religious Misconceptions

Misunderstandings or incorrect beliefs about religious practices, teachings, or communities, and efforts to clarify them.

Religious Misconceptions

Misunderstandings or incorrect beliefs about religious practices, teachings, or communities, and efforts to clarify them.

Antisemitism   -   Oct 12, 2024 Debunking the Myth: Why Israel is Wrongly Cast as a Settler Colonial State
Debunking the Myth: Why Israel is Wrongly Cast as a Settler Colonial State

In the increasingly polarized debate over Israel and Palestine, one narrative has gained traction among progressive circles: the idea that Israel is a “settler colonial” state, with its Jewish citizens cast as white oppressors.

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

The "Greater Jihad" and the "Lesser Jihad": A Deep Dive into Islamic Struggle
Religious Misconceptions   -   Oct 28, 2024 The "Greater Jihad" and the "Lesser Jihad": A Deep Dive into Islamic Struggle

This deeper exploration seeks to unravel these layers and question how the balance between the two forms of jihad has shifted across different historical and ideological landscapes.

by Dr. Tim Orr
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Religious Misconceptions   -   Oct 28, 2024 The "Greater Jihad" and the "Lesser Jihad": A Deep Dive into Islamic Struggle
The "Greater Jihad" and the "Lesser Jihad": A Deep Dive into Islamic Struggle

This deeper exploration seeks to unravel these layers and question how the balance between the two forms of jihad has shifted across different historical and ideological landscapes.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Antisemitism   -   Oct 12, 2024 Debunking the Myth: Why Israel is Wrongly Cast as a Settler Colonial State
Debunking the Myth: Why Israel is Wrongly Cast as a Settler Colonial State

In the increasingly polarized debate over Israel and Palestine, one narrative has gained traction among progressive circles: the idea that Israel is a “settler colonial” state, with its Jewish citizens cast as white oppressors.

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
Islamophobia Debate   -   Aug 31, 2024 Islamic Blasphemy Laws and Islamophobia (A.K.A. Western Blasphemy Laws)
Islamic Blasphemy Laws and Islamophobia (A.K.A. Western Blasphemy Laws)

As we grapple with the nuances of religious critique of Islam, we find ourselves facing two distinct yet interconnected challenges: the enforcement of blasphemy laws in some Islamic countries and the growing accusations of Islamophobia in the West.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Cultural Dialogue   -   Aug 20, 2024 Balancing Justice: The Democratic Party's Shift on Israel and Gender-Affirming Care
Balancing Justice: The Democratic Party's Shift on Israel and Gender-Affirming Care

In this article, I want to explore how the Democratic Party justifies these pursuits in the name of justice, how this impacts Israel, and how younger generations like Gen Z influence these evolving views.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Christianity and Islam   -   Jul 08, 2024 Prophets in Islam: Challenging the Core of the Gospel
Prophets in Islam: Challenging the Core of the Gospel

This video accompanies the blog I've written below. In this video, I delve into the profound differences between the Islamic and Christian understandings of key prophets such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, John the Baptist, and Jesus.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Middle East Analysis   -   Jun 16, 2024 The Exclusive Claim to Victimhood: How History, Religion, and Politics Shape Muslim Views on Israel
The Exclusive Claim to Victimhood: How History, Religion, and Politics Shape Muslim Views on Israel

This article explores the exclusive claim to victimhood held by many Muslims, looking at how historical injustices, religious teachings, and modern political dynamics come together to form a powerful and often contentious narrative.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Middle East Analysis   -   Jun 14, 2024 Unveiling the Roots of Antisemitism: Islamic vs. European Influences
Unveiling the Roots of Antisemitism: Islamic vs. European Influences

I have decided to submit my application for the 2024 Bernard Lewis Prize, which will be awarded to scholars or practitioners engaged in the study of antisemitism—a subject of great importance to our founding chairman, Prof. Bernard Lewis.

by Dr. Tim Orr
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