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In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
A Longstanding Violent Legacy Paid Members Public
A Longstanding Violent Legacy Roland Clarke If Islam's peaceful image was tarnished by 9/11, a continuing barrage of worldwide terror attacks has further dented this image. A couple years ago an Imam told me he was embarrassed at seeing Muslims killing fellow Muslims in Syria in the
Unity, Ummah and Peace Paid Members Public
Unity, Ummah and Peace A large billboard in Durban reads, “One Qur'an, One Nation, One Future.” Muslims feel optimistic about the future because so many non-Muslims are converting ('reverting') to Islam. Imams are seeking to rally people under the banner of Islam by forecasting this
How I broached a touchy topic with a Muslim friend Paid Members Public
How I broached a touchy topic with a Muslim friend Roland Clarke In June 2014 Robert Spencer, an expert on terrorism, described the stunning advances by ISIS in Iraq/Syria as setting the world ablaze. Subsequent events have shown this was no exaggeration as the bloodshed and atrocities intensify. ISIS
The Biblical God Is Almighty, But Was He Strong Enough to Rescue Jesus from Being Crucified? Paid Members Public
Wasn’t the God of the Bible strong enough to save Jesus from being killed? Roland Clarke Introduction: Considering the question in its wider context Christians and Muslims acknowledge that on many occasions Almighty God saved believers from perilous circumstances, e.g. Noah, Lot, Joseph, Abraham's son, Moses,
Solomon and Jesus: Eternity & Immortality Paid Members Public
Solomon and Jesus: Eternity & Immortality Roland Clarke One of my favourite topics that I enjoy exploring with Muslim friends is a fascinating proverb by the wise man Solomon (Sulaiman Hakim). In fact, wisdom is one of the traits for which he is most admired by Muslims and Christians. A
Simply Share the Gospel Paid Members Public
Simply Share the Gospel Roland Clarke Christians and Muslims believe in one God. But notice: the law of Moses doesn’t just focus on God’s oneness, it also mentions his saving power. This is how the 1st commandment reads, “I am the LORD your God who rescued you from
Introducing a new book entitled, "What every Christian needs to know about sharing the Gospel with Muslims" Paid Members Public
Introducing a new book entitled, "What every Christian needs to know about sharing the Gospel with Muslims" Roland Clarke We've seen a worldwide resurgence of radical Muslims over the last few years which is fuelling an unprecedented escalation of Christian persecution and the slaughter of tens
What every Christian needs to know about sharing the Gospel with Muslims Paid Members Public
What Every Christian Needs to Know about Sharing the Gospel with Muslims Roland Clarke Introduction Resurgent radical Islam is changing the world's landscape, fuelling a horrific escalation of Christian persecution. Also, militant Muslims are killing tens of thousands of (fellow) Muslims and have caused a humanitarian disaster involving