The failure of much of the German church was not active participation in the Nazi party, but indifference. They simply continued their normal religious lives, seeing the persecution of the Jewish community as an external, secular problem. Bonhoeffer, on the other hand, insisted that true faith demolishes the barrier between the spiritual life.
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Understanding Replacement Theology in Islam
But Islam takes the idea further. It not only redefines the chosen community, it also reinterprets the entire prophetic line. From Adam through Abraham, Moses, and even Jesus, every prophet is recast as a Muslim figure.
Book Review: The Dairy of a Young Girl
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank My rating: 4 of 5 stars A must-read I think Anne Frank’ diary is a must-read for various reasons. Most importantly, we tend to forget how ugly antisemitism can get. Also, it reminds us that the establishment of the state of Israel was a necessity forContinue reading “Book Review: The Dairy of a Young Girl”