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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ISIS: Satan and his Demons in Human Form?
This week, we have looked at two of Israel’s chief rivals: Hamas and Hezbollah. Each has ambitions to push Israel into the sea and they are relentless. But another terrorist group has captured the attention of the world, so we will swing our focus to Iraq and Syria where ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and …
A Look at ISIS: Where They Came From
The Middle East is a simmering caldron. Hamas is re-stocking weaponry and re-building terror tunnels. Contrary to what some think, al-Qaeda is not decimated, but continues to operate through factions such as Khorasan and al-Nusra. ISIS continues to wreak havoc in Syria and Iraq. I’ve been asked, “Where did ISIS come from? Who are they? …
Two Radical Voices: Mahmoud Abbas and Hassan Rouhani
We’re talking Radicals, Reformers, and Revivalists, three different ideologies that characterize Muslim activists. To borrow from Joel Rosenberg’s Inside the Revolution, let’s describe them this way: Radicals: “Islam is the answer, jihad is the way.” Reformers: “Islam is the answer, but jihad is not the way.” Revivalists: “Islam is not the answer, and jihad is …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 