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A Reflection on Qur’an

A Reflection on Qur’an One of the strongest themes throughout Valkenberg’s meditation upon the Qur’an verses 2:285–286 is the promise of divine understanding amidst human turmoil. The line that...

A Reflection on Avraham’s Faith

A Reflection on Avraham’s Faith The account of Avraham and Yitzhak from  World Religions in Dialogue provides rich insight into faith, obedience, and providence from God. One phrase that resonates...

Aspect of the Religion – Halakhah

Aspect of the Religion – Halakhah One of the more thought-provoking areas of Judaism that I found interesting and rich in its complexities is the Halakhah, the entire body of Jewish law....

Jesus’ Encounters Soldiers

Jesus’ Encounters Soldiers The traits associated with soldiers in their encounter with Jesus influenced their categorization. Some key categories include instruction seekers, bribe takers, avengers,...

Making Moral Decisions

Making Moral Decisions I recall an afternoon when I encountered a heated argument between my colleagues at the workplace. The atmosphere was threatening. Things seemed to worsen at any moment based...

Discussion – Aspects of Religion  

Discussion – Aspects of Religion   One of the most insightful aspects of Islam that resonated with me in this week’s readings is the Five Pillars of Islam. These essential practices, which...