In 2002, I discovered a 1927 lecture by Bertrand Russell entitled “Why I am Not a Christian”. It did not cross my mind, as I read it, that one day, nearly a century after he delivered it to the South London branch of the National Secular Society, I would be compelled to write an essay… Continue reading Why I am now a Christian
“In war, truth is the first casualty.” —Aeschylus (c. 525–456 BC) I have been trying to discern truth concerning the Israel-Gaza conflict. I have examined various perspectives and I have weighed arguments pro-and-con. Below are a few of my thoughts thus far, set out in an objection-reply format. (Many of my thoughts are gotten from others… Continue reading In defence of Israel
Soon after the ascension of Jesus, the early church had the challenge of teaching new Christians to ‘obey all that Jesus commanded’, in obedience to the Great Commission the Risen Christ Jesus gave to the Apostles: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all… Continue reading Recalling the most basic truths that the Christian church taught
Iraqi and Syrian Christian asylum seekers, stuck in Turkey for years, suffer from countless problems such as their children’s lack of education, severe poverty, lack of religious liberty, lack of work permits, restricted freedom of movement, the hostility of some Muslims against their faith, and rejections of their asylum applications by Western governments. “Although the… Continue reading Turkey: The Abandoned Iraqi and Syrian Christian Asylum Seekers
Imran and Sobia were two lost sheep whom God brought closer to Him after they passed a lot of trials because God loves them and God needed them for His Kingdom. He knew that the testimony of these two lost sheep and their efforts will bring many lost souls closer to Him. Now, Imran and… Continue reading Imran & Sobia – Surrendered lives to Jesus Christ
The constitution of Pakistan gives the right of religious freedom to all its citizens but the reality is totally against this theory. If today you come to know the truth and you want to embrace Christianity then be assured that every Muslim citizen of Pakistan will have the license to kill you in broad daylight,… Continue reading Life of Apostates of Islam in Pakistan
Imran accepted Christ as His Savior despite knowing the consequences he could face, that his own family, his parents, his siblings, his friends and the society which he was part of for so many years will go against him, will become his enemies and will be thirsty for his blood. Yet he chose Jesus Christ.… Continue reading From the darkness of Islam to the light of Christianity
In May of this year, Audi posted a video on Twitter with the caption “At #EUDiversityMonth #Audi”. It had little to do with advertising the car itself. It was an advertisement for diversity, and of a very specific kind. A woman wearing a black hijab slowly raised the rainbow flag with her both hands. Once again:… Continue reading Globalization in the Shadow of the Crescent
Recently, while decrying “Islamophobia,” Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb—one of the world’s most influential Muslims who so many Western leaders including Pope Francis trust and listen to—said: We do not hold the Christian religion, nor Christ [peace be upon him], nor Moses [peace be upon him] responsible for the terrible massacres of Muslims by believers of other religions. We do not label a… Continue reading Don’t Judge Islam by the Actions of a Few Muslims, Says Leading Cleric
