Understanding Islam: Da’wah
Introduction to Da’wah The Qurʾān and ʾaḥādīth instruct Muslims to conduct aggressive evangelism campaigns, called da’wah, with the intent of convincing non-Muslims to accept Islam as the only true religion. Scholars acknowledge da’wah as a mandate which applies to every … Continued
Worldview in Question: Outlining the Islāmic Worldview
Worldview Composition A comprehensive and well-thought-out worldview must address twelve topics about reality, including: 1) Theology / Concept of God / Ultimate Reality: What kind of God, if any, actually exists? 2) Metaphysics / External Reality: Is there … Continued
Understanding Islam: The Context
The Foundations of Islām According to Islāmic tradition, the Qurʾān contains the very words of Allāh, episodically revealed through Muhammad over the concluding 23-years of his life. Consequently, to understand Islam, one must consider the Qurʾān within the context of Muhammad’s … Continued
Evangelizing to Muslims
There exists a broad consensus within modern cultures that it is wrong, and perhaps dangerous, to confront people of other faith groups—particularly Muslims. However, the biblical example of evangelism takes place through dialogue. Christians are engaged in a battle over … Continued
A Practical Guide to Choosing a Church
Introduction Before relocating, I have been looking for a church to join in my new area. During this process, one thing has become apparent—the average Christian has no idea what to look for in a church. When asking others why … Continued
Cults in America: Jehovah’s Witnesses
Introduction Commencing the Olivet Discourse, Jesus provides a premonitory prophecy regarding the inevitable rise of false prophets/teachers (Matthew 24:3-5, 23-28). Similarly, in anticipation of his imminent martyrdom, Peter writes a final letter warning about false teachers and exhorting believers to … Continued
When Atheists Attack: Responding to Michael Shermer
Introduction Michael Shermer recently published an article titled, “What Would it Take to Prove the Resurrection?” in which he purportedly helps readers think about truth claims—mainly the Resurrection. This critique will show some of the fundamental flaws within Dr. Shermer’s … Continued
Facing the Facts: The Kalām Cosmological Argument
Introduction Atheists often insist there is no evidence for the existence of God while maintaining religious faith is fundamentally irrational. This paper will examine the Kalām Cosmological Argument (KCA), demonstrating that it offers strong evidence for the existence of God, … Continued
Worldview in Question: Outlining the Naturalistic Worldview
Worldview Composition A comprehensive and well-thought-out worldview must address twelve topics about reality, including: 1) Theology / Concept of God / Ultimate Reality: What kind of God, if any, actually exists? 2) Metaphysics / External Reality: Is there … Continued
Worlds Apart: Comparing Unitarian Universalism with Christianity
Introduction You discover that you and your spouse are expecting a child. You have neither the finances nor the time to invest in children at this point in life. What do you do? An employee continually breaks company policy and … Continued