Here in Chicago not long ago, a Sun-Times astrologer told a woman suffering from depression that her problem was “due to transiting Saturn adversely positioned to [her] natal Saturn in an area that [dealt] with [her] status and professional goals.” Meanwhile, the Tribune’s astrologer encouraged me and my fellow Geminis, to “use all of [our] …
April 11, 2011 Theologians release online Bible-learning innovation CHICAGO—BibleMesh, the newest online portal for Bible learning, will officially launch its first course, “The Biblical Story,” at the Gospel Coalition 2011 National Conference in Chicago April 12. “The Biblical Story,” is completely online with nothing to download. It teaches the overarching story of Scripture through animation-rich …
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We live in an age in which it has become fashionable to talk about the rising tide of agnosticism and atheism. But the truth of the matter is that we live in a society flush with faith. You have to have faith when you live in uncertain times. You go looking for answers. As long …
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Today, the expression, “shari‘a” – as in “shari‘a law” and “shari‘a finance” – is heard with increasing frequency. It is important to get clear on just what shari‘a is, particularly since some Muslims wish to bring it to prominence and even dominance around the world. The great Western scholar of Islamic law, Joseph Schacht, once …
No Mere Legal Code: The Harshness of Shari‘a Law Read More »