Freedom is achieved when one realizes the qualities of shame and humility, and empties oneself of their opposites (shamelessness and arrogance). With these qualities come true freedom, wealth and dignity, which require manumission from the bonds of one’s whims. People may claim to be “free”, yet cannot control themselves […]
Norman Gary Finkelstein is a Jewish American political scientist, activist and author. This month marks 30 years of his campaign against the illegal Israeli occupation.
The ninth in a series of quick looks at biblical oddities. Is anyone righteous? Has anyone been righteous? The various biblical authors disagree. Biblical citations (some are a bit difficult to see on screen … sorry about that): Matthew 1:19 (Joseph) Luke 2:25 (Simeon) Luke 23:50 (Joseph of […]
by Jonathan Brown, Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies at Washington University The Prophet Muhammad is ever present in the lives of Muslims, but how often do we ask ourselves about the nature of our connection to him or how his teachings have come down to us? Certainly we know of […]
The Muslim Debate Initiative 