Celsus, a 2nd-century Greek philosopher, stands as one of the earliest and most incisive critics of Christianity. His work, On the True Doctrine (c. 175 CE), offers a sophisticated critique of the burgeoning faith during a time of significant cultural and religious upheaval. A staunch defender of traditional Greco-Roman polytheism, Celsus viewed Christianity as a … Continue reading Celsus: A Discourse Against Christians
God or Satan as our god?
When Iblees defied God's command to prostrate before Adam, he requested a respite until the Day of Judgment. God, in His infinite wisdom, granted this request and allowed Iblees to carry out his mission: to lead astray all who are not absolutely devoted to God alone. This allowed Iblees the ability to lurk along the … Continue reading God or Satan as our god?
Remember Your Mission & Avoid Metaphysical Distractions
Imagine this: you wake up one morning and find yourself immersed in a vivid virtual world. The sunlight glimmers across a pixelated horizon, and the faint cries of trapped villagers echo through the air. You’ve been chosen as the hero, tasked with rescuing the innocent, defeating the final boss, and restoring peace. The controls are … Continue reading Remember Your Mission & Avoid Metaphysical Distractions
Messengers vs. Tradition
No messenger was ever sent to a people with the message that everything they were doing was perfect and that no change was needed. Such a notion runs entirely counter to the very essence of a messenger's mission. A messenger's role is not to affirm the status quo but to challenge it—serving as a disruptor … Continue reading Messengers vs. Tradition
Christians Don’t Love Jesus
Three times in the Gospel of John, Jesus states that if you love Jesus, you will keep the commandments. "If you love Me, keep My commandments." (John 14:15) "He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I … Continue reading Christians Don’t Love Jesus
Traditionalists vs. Quranists Compass
In understanding one's political affiliation, one of the tools a person can use is called the political compass. The political compass is a conceptual framework that allows individuals to locate their beliefs on a two-dimensional grid, providing a more nuanced understanding of political ideologies beyond the traditional left-right spectrum. It takes into account both economic … Continue reading Traditionalists vs. Quranists Compass
The Supernatural: Science Waiting to Be Understood
Some skeptics argue that miracles are as logically impossible as a four-sided triangle. Just as a shape ceases to be a triangle if it has four sides, they claim that an event ceases to be real if it is classified as a miracle. Their reasoning is that invoking the concept of a miracle means attributing … Continue reading The Supernatural: Science Waiting to Be Understood
Jesus Forgiving Sins Doesn’t Make Jesus God
Some Christians make the following argument that according to the Bible, since Jesus was able to forgive sins, this shows that he was God, as only God can forgive sins. The two main passages for this argument are based on the story of Jesus forgiving the sins of the paralyzed man (Matthew 9:2-6, Mark 2:5-12, … Continue reading Jesus Forgiving Sins Doesn’t Make Jesus God
How Mass Memorization of Quran Fulfills the New Covenant Prophecy
The Quran is the most mass-memorized book in human history. Since its revelation, every practicing Muslim has committed either portions or the entire text to memory. From its inception, the Quran was preserved both orally and in written form, with the oral tradition remaining a central aspect of the practice even after its compilation into … Continue reading How Mass Memorization of Quran Fulfills the New Covenant Prophecy
Messenger Praying For Forgiveness (4:64)
One of the messengers' functions while they are alive on Earth is to seek God's forgiveness for the believers. [4:64] We did not send any messenger except to be obeyed in accordance with GOD's will. Had they, when they wronged their souls, come to you and prayed to GOD for forgiveness, and the messenger prayed for … Continue reading Messenger Praying For Forgiveness (4:64)
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