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.

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

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

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.

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 In the contentious arena of Middle Eastern studies, Edward Said's "Orientalism" has

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.

For both Evangelical Christians and Muslims, tradition is more than just religious customs; it’s a core part of their identity that shapes their beliefs, practices, and everyday lives.