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Serpent to Savior Paid Members Public
Serpent to Savior Roland Clarke The article titled, Serpent, in the New World Encyclopedia makes a number of interesting observations showing how cultures around the world have viewed snakes and serpents: Serpent (from Latin: serpens, serpentis) is a word used in mythological or religious contexts to denote a being that
Salvation and Sacrifice Paid Members Public
Salvation and Sacrifice Roland Clarke Several Muslims have voiced concern about my explanation of Jesus’ name in three earlier articles (*, *, *), namely that his name resonates with Isaiah’s prophecy about the Lord’s servant – the Messiah – bringing God’s salvation to the ends of the earth (Isaiah 49:6). Most
Salah a modern martyr Paid Members Public
Salah a modern martyr Roland Clarke You may recall seeing an amazing story of a heroic Muslim as told on several world news channels about a Muslim, Salah Farah, who courageously stood in the way as Islamist militants stormed his bus in Kenya, refusing their demands to split from Christian
Reluctant Messengers Paid Members Public
Reluctant Messengers Roland Clarke “Correct the wise and they will love you.” Proverbs 9:8 Introduction It is gradually becoming more evident that many Muslim leaders – even moderates – are not open to genuine dialog. But are we, Christian leaders, above blame in this regard? Is it not true that many
Rejoice and Welcome the King! Paid Members Public
Rejoice and Welcome the King! Roland Clarke Each year at Christmas time people round the world sing, Joy to the World, the Lord is come. Let earth receive her King. But how many grasp the real reason to rejoice? Millions of people are familiar with the carol, Hark the herald
A closer look at the rainbow Paid Members Public
A closer look at the rainbow Roland Clarke Most politicians in North America including educators, judiciary, media, as well as many businesses have bowed to pressure tactics from the LGBTQ lobby as noted in my article, What does the rainbow signify? Such capitulation is indicated by public displays of Pride
What does the rainbow signify? Paid Members Public
What does the rainbow signify? Roland Clarke Answering this question depends entirely on one's frame of reference! LGBTQ advocates fly the rainbow Pride flag representing their 'beautiful' vision involving diverse peoples, especially, but not exclusively, encompassing various sex/gender types. Their aim is to see everyone
Persian Protests, Prophecy and Proverbs Paid Members Public
Persian Protests, Prophecy and Proverbs Roland Clarke Mass protests across Iran ignited by the death of a Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amini, (16 Sept. 2022) have triggered a vicious crackdown by the theocratic Iranian regime resulting in thousands of arrests and the killing of more than 200 protesters. It is no