Religion, Violence, and Reconciliation
Thomas Petriano, Ph.D, is the chairperson of the Religious Studies Department of St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue, NY.…
Belief
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How should we react to the evil thoughts and desires?
Q: How should we react to the evil thoughts and desires whispered by Satan? A: Involuntary evil thoughts,…
The Miracles of Jesus
Amiracle is defined as an extraordinary event that would not be possible under normal conditions and one that…
What would you say about the equality of men and women?
Q: In recent years a lot of things have been said concerning the equality of men and women.…
The Month Overflowing With Mercy
There is no month but Ramadan that can sail by with relentless joy, everlasting pleasure and never fading…
Purpose of Creation
hy was I created? What am I to do with my life? Why did God send the prophets?…
A Rationale For Tolerance
My dearest friend, This time, with your permission, I won’t be talking about the last two weeks that…
Worshiping
TWENTY-FOURTH WORD The Second Fruit of the Fifth Branch soul! Worship is not the introduction to additional rewards,…
Thanksgiving: Now And Then
Among many holidays observed annually in the United States, Thanksgiving has a special place due to its uniqueness…
Ramadan
The month of Ramadan is a special time full of God’s blessings and great wonders. The Holy Qur’an…
Social Capital: An Important Power Resource For National Progress
Each nation or community has the desire and potential to establish a civilization on its own land, one…
Spiritual Absence and Suicide
My heart misses a beat every time an ambulance pulls up in front of our hospital, tearing the…
Islamic Gardens: Growing Cosmological Ideals
If a random group of people were asked about their concept of heaven, it is likely that a…
Islam and Globalization
The relationship between Islam and globalization has been open to much interpretation and acrimonious debate. At the crux…
Transforming Hardship into Mercy
In His name, be He glorified! Prisoners, especially those who are young, need the Risale-i Nur as much…