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Efforts to comprehend the beliefs, practices, and values of Islam.

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Efforts to comprehend the beliefs, practices, and values of Islam.

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.

Tim's Story   -   Oct 19, 2024 From Dialogue to Dissection: How a London Protest Transformed My Scholarly Approach to Islamic Studies
From Dialogue to Dissection: How a London Protest Transformed My Scholarly Approach to Islamic Studies

This event was not just a shock to my senses but a pivotal moment that transformed my scholarly focus. I knew then that my academic journey needed to shift from dialogue to dissection, from ecumenical engagement to unyielding intellectual rigor.

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
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
Tim's Story   -   Oct 19, 2024 From Dialogue to Dissection: How a London Protest Transformed My Scholarly Approach to Islamic Studies
From Dialogue to Dissection: How a London Protest Transformed My Scholarly Approach to Islamic Studies

This event was not just a shock to my senses but a pivotal moment that transformed my scholarly focus. I knew then that my academic journey needed to shift from dialogue to dissection, from ecumenical engagement to unyielding intellectual rigor.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Evangelical Insights   -   Oct 10, 2024 The DANGER of WHITE Christian Progressivism: Reinterpreting Faith Through a Postmodern, Secular Lens
The DANGER of WHITE Christian Progressivism: Reinterpreting Faith Through a Postmodern, Secular Lens

White Christian Progressivism has become a quiet but powerful counterpoint to White Christian Nationalism, influencing even segments of Evangelicalism.

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
Evangelical Insights   -   Sep 16, 2024 Queers for Palestine? A New Tolerance Campaign Offers $1 Million for LGBTQ Advocacy in Gaza and the West Bank
Queers for Palestine? A New Tolerance Campaign Offers $1 Million for LGBTQ Advocacy in Gaza and the West Bank

This offer serves as a challenge and a wake-up call to those who align themselves with the Palestinian cause while possibly overlooking the harsh realities LGBTQ+ individuals face in Palestinian territories.

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
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