When we think of apostasy, the image often comes to mind is an individual who has abandoned their faith. But apostasy is just as dangerous—and arguably more destructive—when it occurs at the denominational level.
They fail to acknowledge that Iran’s war against Israel is not a political struggle but a religious war rooted in Twelver Shia eschatology—a theology that exalts death, martyrdom, and the creation of chaos as a path to ushering in the end of the world (Lewis, 2002; Cook, 2005).
They fail to acknowledge that Iran’s war against Israel is not a political struggle but a religious war rooted in Twelver Shia eschatology—a theology that exalts death, martyrdom, and the creation of chaos as a path to ushering in the end of the world (Lewis, 2002; Cook, 2005).
When we think of apostasy, the image often comes to mind is an individual who has abandoned their faith. But apostasy is just as dangerous—and arguably more destructive—when it occurs at the denominational level.
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.
Without the Trinity, the gospel loses its depth and meaning. Let's dive deeper into this mystery and discover how God's triune nature shapes everything we know about salvation, love, and life itself.
This article explores these theological differences and examines how these beliefs influence the political engagement of both groups to inform, not critique, their respective positions.
White Christian Progressivism has become a quiet but powerful counterpoint to White Christian Nationalism, influencing even segments of Evangelicalism.
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.
