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Religious Misconceptions

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.

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.

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.

Unpacking the Myths: A Critical Examination of Edward Said’s "Orientalism"
Islamophilia Debate   -   Sep 14, 2024 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
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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
Middle East Analysis   -   Jun 16, 2024 The Exclusive Claim to Victimhood: How History, Religion, and Politics Shape Muslim Views on Israel
The Exclusive Claim to Victimhood: How History, Religion, and Politics Shape Muslim Views on Israel

This article explores the exclusive claim to victimhood held by many Muslims, looking at how historical injustices, religious teachings, and modern political dynamics come together to form a powerful and often contentious narrative.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Middle East Analysis   -   Jun 14, 2024 Unveiling the Roots of Antisemitism: Islamic vs. European Influences
Unveiling the Roots of Antisemitism: Islamic vs. European Influences

I have decided to submit my application for the 2024 Bernard Lewis Prize, which will be awarded to scholars or practitioners engaged in the study of antisemitism—a subject of great importance to our founding chairman, Prof. Bernard Lewis.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Christianity and Islam   -   May 31, 2024 The Contemporary Muslim Jesus
The Contemporary Muslim Jesus

This blog explores the dynamic views of Jesus in Islam, mainly focusing on Mustafa Akyol's argument

by Dr. Tim Orr
Christianity and Islam   -   May 24, 2024 Jesus Through Muslims Eyes: Muhammad's Rejection of the Christian Jesus
Jesus Through Muslims Eyes: Muhammad's Rejection of the Christian Jesus

From its inception, Islam has starkly rejected the Christian understanding of Jesus, offering a polemic against the notion of his divinity and role within the Trinity.

by Dr. Tim Orr
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