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Misunderstandings or incorrect beliefs about religious practices, teachings, or communities, and efforts to clarify them.

Religious Misconceptions

Misunderstandings or incorrect beliefs about religious practices, teachings, or communities, and efforts to clarify them.

Middle East Analysis   -   Nov 03, 2024 Iran Is Not Just the Regime: Understanding the Diverse Identity of Iranians
Iran Is Not Just the Regime: Understanding the Diverse Identity of Iranians

ran is home to a deeply complex, diverse society with layers of identity that extend far beyond state politics. Iranians are culturally Persian, religiously diverse within Shia Islam, and have long engaged with Western ideas and values.

Religious Misconceptions   -   Oct 28, 2024 The "Greater Jihad" and the "Lesser Jihad": A Deep Dive into Islamic Struggle
The "Greater Jihad" and the "Lesser Jihad": A Deep Dive into Islamic Struggle

This deeper exploration seeks to unravel these layers and question how the balance between the two forms of jihad has shifted across different historical and ideological landscapes.

Faith, Culture, and Connection: Articles to Inspire Dialogue and Deepen Understanding
Cultural Dialogue   -   Nov 17, 2024 Faith, Culture, and Connection: Articles to Inspire Dialogue and Deepen Understanding

These articles delve into various topics, including interreligious dialogue, theology, and Middle Eastern geopolitics—thoughtfully explored from an evangelical perspective. I hope they inspire and challenge you as much as they have me during the writing process!

by Dr. Tim Orr
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Cultural Dialogue   -   Nov 17, 2024 Faith, Culture, and Connection: Articles to Inspire Dialogue and Deepen Understanding
Faith, Culture, and Connection: Articles to Inspire Dialogue and Deepen Understanding

These articles delve into various topics, including interreligious dialogue, theology, and Middle Eastern geopolitics—thoughtfully explored from an evangelical perspective. I hope they inspire and challenge you as much as they have me during the writing process!

by Dr. Tim Orr
Middle East Analysis   -   Nov 03, 2024 Iran Is Not Just the Regime: Understanding the Diverse Identity of Iranians
Iran Is Not Just the Regime: Understanding the Diverse Identity of Iranians

ran is home to a deeply complex, diverse society with layers of identity that extend far beyond state politics. Iranians are culturally Persian, religiously diverse within Shia Islam, and have long engaged with Western ideas and values.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Religious Misconceptions   -   Oct 28, 2024 The "Greater Jihad" and the "Lesser Jihad": A Deep Dive into Islamic Struggle
The "Greater Jihad" and the "Lesser Jihad": A Deep Dive into Islamic Struggle

This deeper exploration seeks to unravel these layers and question how the balance between the two forms of jihad has shifted across different historical and ideological landscapes.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Antisemitism   -   Oct 12, 2024 Debunking the Myth: Why Israel is Wrongly Cast as a Settler Colonial State
Debunking the Myth: Why Israel is Wrongly Cast as a Settler Colonial State

In the increasingly polarized debate over Israel and Palestine, one narrative has gained traction among progressive circles: the idea that Israel is a “settler colonial” state, with its Jewish citizens cast as white oppressors.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Islamophilia Debate   -   Sep 14, 2024 Unpacking the Myths: A Critical Examination of Edward Said’s "Orientalism"
Unpacking the Myths: A Critical Examination of Edward Said’s "Orientalism"

By Dr. Tim Orr In the contentious arena of Middle Eastern studies, Edward Said's "Orientalism" has become a symbol of revolutionary critique and a flashpoint for intense academic debate. Lauded as the cornerstone of postcolonial theory, "Orientalism" suggests that Western scholarship on the East

by Dr. Tim Orr
Islamophobia Debate   -   Aug 31, 2024 Islamic Blasphemy Laws and Islamophobia (A.K.A. Western Blasphemy Laws)
Islamic Blasphemy Laws and Islamophobia (A.K.A. Western Blasphemy Laws)

As we grapple with the nuances of religious critique of Islam, we find ourselves facing two distinct yet interconnected challenges: the enforcement of blasphemy laws in some Islamic countries and the growing accusations of Islamophobia in the West.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Cultural Dialogue   -   Aug 20, 2024 Balancing Justice: The Democratic Party's Shift on Israel and Gender-Affirming Care
Balancing Justice: The Democratic Party's Shift on Israel and Gender-Affirming Care

In this article, I want to explore how the Democratic Party justifies these pursuits in the name of justice, how this impacts Israel, and how younger generations like Gen Z influence these evolving views.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Christianity and Islam   -   Jul 08, 2024 Prophets in Islam: Challenging the Core of the Gospel
Prophets in Islam: Challenging the Core of the Gospel

This video accompanies the blog I've written below. In this video, I delve into the profound differences between the Islamic and Christian understandings of key prophets such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, John the Baptist, and Jesus.

by Dr. Tim Orr
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