The idea that the United States has always been a bastion of religious freedom is reassuring—and utterly at odds with … More
Category: Religion
Jesus Is Not a Republican
It appears that the Trump presidency will go out with a bang, rather than a whimper. As we arrive at … More
Jewish history’s forgotten Turkish roots
New research suggests that the majority of the world’s modern Jewish population is descended mainly from people from ancient Turkey, … More
Al-Masih ad-Dajjal : the false messiah
Al-Masih ad-Dajjal (Arabic: المسيح الدجّال, romanized: al-Masīḥ ad-Dajjāl, lit. ‘the false messiah, liar, the deceiver, the deceiving messiah’) or Dajjal, is an evil figure in Islamic eschatology who will … More
The Mahdi – “the rightly guided one”
The Mahdi (Arabic: ٱلْمَهْدِيّ, romanized: al-mahdiyy), meaning “the rightly guided one”, is an eschatological Messianic figure who, according to Islamic belief, will appear at the end of times to rid … More
Isa al-Masih
In orthodox Islam, Isa al-Masih (عيسى المسيح usually translated as Jesus Christ) is believed to be a prophet, second in rank to Muhammad, and not … More
ARCHANGEL MICHAEL
“Michael the head of the heavenly: he is the first: among the angelic ranks: serving before the Lord. God sends us unto … More
Malak: Messenger, Sent One, ANGEL
Angel/Messenger/Sent One: malak- (masculine noun) (Strong’s 4397) Root: מֲלְאָךְ Sounds like: mal-awk Angels we have Heard on High is a song that gets a … More
The Tree of Jesse
The Tree of Jesse is a depiction in art of the ancestors of Jesus Christ, shown in a branching tree which rises from Jesse of Bethlehem, … More
Jesus vs. Paul
Controversy has arisen regarding Jesus versus Paul as scholars debate the different emphases and messages of Jesus and Paul. Jesus preached … More
Second Vatican Council and NOSTRA AETATE
The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, commonly known as the Second Vatican Council, or Vatican II, addressed relations between the Catholic Church and the modern … More
Joseph ben Caiaphas and the plot to kill Jesus
Joseph ben Caiaphas (14 BC – c. 46 AD), known simply as Caiaphas, in the New Testament, was the Jewish high priest who, according to the gospels, … More
Revelations on Revelation
Still as strange, controversial, and influential as it was nearly 2,000 years ago, the biblical Book of Revelation is a … More
Anti-Zionism is anti-racist, not antisemitic
Following the recent onslaught of brutal violence in Occupied Palestine, a noticeable shift in awareness has occurred among Americans. Increasingly, … More
Muslims mark Eid al-Adha holiday
Muslims around the world were observing Tuesday yet another major Islamic holiday in the shadow of the pandemic and amid … More
The Incitement in Israel That Killed Yitzhak Rabin
I’m not big on counterfactual historical musings. The hypothetical is tempting and tantalizing, but valueless. History happens but only just. … More
Baal Cycle – Northwest Semitic form of Adad
The Baal Cycle is an Ugaritic cycle of stories about the Canaanite god Baʿal (lit. “Owner”, “Lord”), a storm god associated with fertility. It is one of the Ugarit texts. The text identifies … More
MY TWEETS in the last 9 years
March 31, 2012– consistent perfection is the goal – consistent perfection is the goal, that we meet everyday, lift up … More
Religious abuse
Religious abuse is abuse administered under the guise of religion, including harassment or humiliation, which may result in psychological trauma. Religious abuse may also include misuse of religion … More
Pope Sylvester I
Sylvester I (also Silvester, died 31 December 335) was the bishop of Rome from 314 until his death. He was the 33rd Pope of the Catholic Church. He … More
Michael Ruark 