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Explorations of Orthodox theology, tradition, and doctrinal distinctives.
Atonement and the Apocrypha: Some Questions Concerning the Deutero-Canonical Books Paid Members Public
In this post, I will highlight some of the reasons why I have a difficulty accepting the Jewish apocrypha writings as sacred Scripture. My purpose is not to offend the Christians who do view these books as God-breathed revelations. Rather, my intention is to showcase some of the problems I
The Quran on Mary’s Heavenly Ascension Paid Members Public
It is apparent to anyone having carefully read the Quran that Muhammad was clearly influenced by the various Christian sects that flourished during his time. It is equally obvious that his views on Mary were heavily impacted by the teachings of Byzantine Christianity, much of which can still be found
The Byzantine Christians: Antagonists or Antagonized? Addendum Paid Members Public
In this final segment https://answeringislam.blog/the-byzantine-christians-antagonists-or-antagonized-pt-3/, we are going to cite some additional reports, which further give the readers an idea of the real reason behind all of Muhammad’s raids upon unsuspecting victims. Truth be told, Muhammad and his men were nothing more than murdering bandits who
The Byzantine Christians: Antagonists or Antagonized? Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
In this part of my discussion https://answeringislam.blog/the-byzantine-christians-antagonists-or-antagonized-pt-1/ I am going to be addressing the claims of some Muhammadan apologists that Q. 9:29 was composed primarily because Muhammad supposedly received news that the Byzantine Christians were planning to attack the Muslims. These Islamic propagandists are hoping to
The Byzantine Christians: Antagonists or Antagonized? Pt. 1 Paid Members Public
According to the orders of Muhammad, Muslims are obligated to wage war against all unbelievers for the express purpose of converting them to Islam. An exception is made in the case of Jews and Christians who are permitted to remain in their respective faiths, provided they willingly pay Jizyah, which
To Burn or not to Burn? Paid Members Public
That is the Question! Sam Shamoun It is time again to highlight some of the gross contradictions and inconsistencies that are found all throughout the Quran and sunna of Muhammad. Here we are going to revisit an issue which we have already examined in some depth in several articles and
Are The Jewish Apocrypha Inspired Scripture? Pt. 1 Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun Muslims like to bring up the subject of the canon in order to cast doubt on the inspiration and reliability of the Holy Bible. Muslim apologists particularly like to highlight the fact that the Roman Catholic Bibles contain seven additional books and extra chapters to specific books which