Few figures in history have shaped Christianity more than Paul. Yet his dominance was not inevitable. In the earliest decades after Jesus, Paul was only one voice among many—sometimes controversial, sometimes ignored, and often overshadowed by the Jerusalem leaders like Peter and James. So how did Paul come to stand at the center of Christianity, … Continue reading How Did Paul Come to Dominate Christianity?
Why the Gnostics & Marcion Rejected Yahweh
For years, I dismissed the Gnostics as eccentric heretics who claimed that the god who created this world was in fact the Demiurge—a false and flawed being. At first glance, the claim seemed so absurd that I never thought it deserved serious contemplation. But a nagging question remained: if their ideas were so obviously wrong, … Continue reading Why the Gnostics & Marcion Rejected Yahweh
Mass Hadith Forgery: The Foundations of Sunni Islam
The foundations of Sunni Islam were built upon a sea of forged traditions. By the mid-9th century CE, the compilers of the Kutub al-Sittah (Six Books) sifted through millions of reports attributed to the Prophet. What they found was damning: nearly ninety-nine percent of these reports were rejected as fabrications, exposing a religious culture flooded … Continue reading Mass Hadith Forgery: The Foundations of Sunni Islam
Jesus is not God: Two Natures Absurdity
One of the central disputes in Christian theology is known as the two natures controversy. By the time of the Council of Chalcedon in 451 CE, the Church officially declared that Jesus was both “fully God and fully man,” possessing two natures united in one person without confusion or separation. This doctrine, however, was not … Continue reading Jesus is not God: Two Natures Absurdity
Did the Story of Samson and Delilah Originate from Ancient Mythic Roots?
Few biblical tales are as vivid and dramatic as that of Samson and Delilah. Found in Judges 13–16, it tells of a man of unmatched strength who is betrayed by the woman he loves. For many, it is a moral warning against temptation and misplaced trust. Yet the story’s imagery, structure, and language suggest something … Continue reading Did the Story of Samson and Delilah Originate from Ancient Mythic Roots?
The Shifting Battle Between Arianism and Homoousios: 325–381 CE
The popular belief that the doctrine of the Trinity was settled at the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE oversimplifies history. In reality, the decades that followed were marked by intense theological instability, political maneuvering, and repeated doctrinal reversals. Far from gaining universal acceptance, the Nicene formula — particularly the term homoousios (“of the same … Continue reading The Shifting Battle Between Arianism and Homoousios: 325–381 CE
Jesus vs. Paul: Is the Door to Salvation Narrow or Wide?
One of the central questions addressed in the New Testament is this: How wide is the door to salvation? When we examine the teachings of Jesus, the answer is consistent and uncompromising. He tells us the path to life is narrow, and only a few will find it. Entry into the kingdom, according to Jesus, … Continue reading Jesus vs. Paul: Is the Door to Salvation Narrow or Wide?
Companion Hypocrisy and the Hadith & Sunnah House of Cards
For centuries, Hadith has been the bedrock of Sunni Islamic law and theology. But what happens when one of Sunni Islam’s most prominent voices admits that this foundation doesn’t stand up to scrutiny? In a recent interview on the Sképsislamica podcast, promoting his new book “Understanding Salafism,” Yasir Qadhi made a startling admission: “Nobody in the academy affirms … Continue reading Companion Hypocrisy and the Hadith & Sunnah House of Cards
Abu Bakr’s Stance on Hadith and the Problem with Anti-Quran-Alone Hadith Narration
A common maxim about the Hadith corpus is: for every Hadith, there is an equal and opposite Hadith. This reflects the reality that many individuals fabricated Hadith to support conflicting political or theological positions. The result is a vast, often contradictory body of literature—pro-Aisha Hadith, anti-Aisha Hadith; pro-Umayyad, anti-Umayyad; pro-Ali, anti-Ali—and this extends to core … Continue reading Abu Bakr’s Stance on Hadith and the Problem with Anti-Quran-Alone Hadith Narration
From Refuge to Responsibility: A Symbolic Map of The Cave
Sura 18 of the Quran, The Cave (Al-Kahf), is one of the Quran’s most unique chapters, particularly for the layered stories it presents and the historical narratives it subtly invokes. It features three major episodes: the account of the youth who sought shelter in a cave, the journey of Moses with a mysterious teacher, and … Continue reading From Refuge to Responsibility: A Symbolic Map of The Cave
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