A Climate of Tolerance in Rwanda after Genocide
Since the beginning of civilization, humankind has engaged in various conflicts all over the world. History offers many…
Issue 71 (September - October 2009)
19 articles
Need For a Bit More Quiet Lament
In the face of so many things happening around us, we have two options: either to ignore them,…
The Abyss of Modern Thought
Without attributing any value to previous eras, modern thought claims that the only true knowledge is its own,…
Cries of Silence
For many years now, cries of silence have clamored above my voice. So many times have I been…
It’s me, Peter, your Tongue!
Peter, until now I have been speaking on your behalf, telling people of your wishes, happiness, likes, and…
Mathematics and the Universe
People have very different attitudes to mathematics. While some love it, some find it very difficult and some…
Who are the people the Qur’anic verses 2:18 and 2:171 refer to?
Q: Who are the people the Qur’anic verses 2:18 and 2:171 refer to? A: “They are utterly deaf,…
The Amazing Story of Hearing
He has granted you from all that you ask Him. Were you to attempt to count God’s blessings,…
How Lungfish are Protected from the Sun
Water means purity, beauty, and life; it would be unrealistic to talk about life if water did not…
Coping with Life’s Problems: Western and Islamic Perspectives
God burdens no soul except within its capacity… (Al-Baqarah, 2:286) This verse is not strange to any Muslim.…
Need a Third Eye?
“For he who has but one tool, the hammer, the whole world looks like a nail.” Since the…
Did Jesus Have Brothers or Sisters?
The pregnancy of Mary, the greatest example of purity, was a miracle of God and a wonder of…
‘Ibada, ‘Ubudiya, and ‘Ubuda (Worship, Servanthood, and Deep Devotion)
‘Ibada, ‘Ubudiya, and ‘Ubuda (Worship, Servanthood, and Deep Devotion) Although some view worship, servanthood, and devotion as synonymous,…
The Tale of a Photon
I do not know where I should start to explain my life story. Perhaps the best way is…
Romania: A Land of Peace
While undertaking a larger study on the biases and commonplaces in Romanian popular history, we encountered several deep-rooted…