Iranian Leaders Boast of Major Achievements in Nuclear Deal

Soon after the announcement of the Iranian nuclear deal, both Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Iran's Supreme Leader) and President Hassan Rouhani took to the airwaves, the press, and social media to tout their extraordinary achievements in the deal.  They indicate that they got everything they wanted and much more.  Indeed, people are celebrating in cities all over …

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Deal or No Deal?

Here we are, facing another “D Day”...Deadline Day.  Once again, the self-imposed deadline established by the P5+1 (US, UK, France, Russia, China, and Germany) and Iran is upon us.  As I write this, negotiators are still working to forge a deal meant to put clamps on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.  Their success is not only difficult …

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Radicals, Reformers and Revivalists

Well, I hope you’re buckled in because we’re finishing this week off with two very exciting lessons!  Our excursion today will take us deeper into the world of Muslim activists, and tomorrow’s excursion...well, I’m holding on to that surprise!  But be prepared...it may very well challenge your thinking! It is likely no surprise to you …

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The Iranian Agenda

Welcome back mates!  Hopefully you have digested the last two days of study and are prepared for today’s adventure.  Keep in mind that the Qur’an seems to teach that violence is not only condoned, but is encouraged against those who do not follow Allah. We’ll set our sails toward Iran now, in order to get …

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