Understanding the Differences Between Sunni and Shi’a in Islam
Understanding the differences between the two most populous branches of Islam is essential for comprehending many of the geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East as well as community tensions in diasporic communities in the West. This article seeks to put a few of the key issues in context. The vicious and devastating cycle of violence…
The Most Dangerous Cults of All Time – Part 2
Cultist groups have permeated society ever since people could chat and share ideas en masse, although modern cult experts today often clash about what, exactly, makes a group of people a cult. What’s a loony or eccentric organization to one expert is often seen by others as a religion or sect, which are terms loaded…
How to Draw Closer to God According to the Bible (Part One)
According to the Bible, God is clear in his word that if we draw near to him, he will draw near to us. Although we often “draw near to him” but we feel him very distant, it is because we approach him with the wrong attitude. And this is why we often wonder: how can…
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