Whenever the subject of the Crusades comes up in conversation, it seems to touch a raw nerve and causes Christians in the West to feel defensive as
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ISLAM: Sects and Schools: What is the Real Agenda?
Non-Muslims tend to view Islam as a monolithic religion in which Muslim followers all believe the same thing and follow the same traditions. The emphasis on the use
Sin and Salvation in Islam: Works Alone or Grace Alone?
Today the Muslim concept of salvation is drastically different from the Christian view. Perhaps the best statement to frame the Islamic view of salvation is from Ron Rhodes: “A
ISLAM: What Significance Does Sharia Law Have for Muslims and Non-Muslims Today?
When Westerners think of Sharia law, their concept is usually centered on excessive punishments, such as being stoned for adultery or having hands cut off
Islamic Doctrine: Five versus Three Equals One?
In some ways, Islam is a complex, multi-layered religion that mixes politics, economics, and social dynamics within a religious structure. The structure itself is based on
Islamic Golden Age and Expansion: Path of Peace or Trail of Blood?
In a traditional history of Islam, one major chapter is usually dedicated to the Islamic empires, which lasted from the early medieval period to, technically, the fall
