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 …
Continue reading Identifying 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 …
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 …
Continue reading Two Radical Voices: Mahmoud Abbas and Hassan Rouhani
As you may know, the United Nations General Assembly is in session in New York City. Established to garner worldwide cooperation in maintaining international peace, developing friendly relations between nations, and solving international problems, the UN General Assembly offers world leaders “podium time” to air their thoughts, pleas, and accusations. I was curious to hear …
Continue reading Jordan’s King Abdullah: A True Voice for Reform
Looking for the Blessed Hope 