When will the peace of Christmas come home?
Dec 24,2022 – JORDAN TIMES / Hanna Hanania BETHLEHEM — As mayor of the Palestinian city of Bethlehem, I have the privilege of lighting the Christmas tree in Manger Square […]
Record numbers leaving Germany’s churches
RELIGIONGERMANY Record numbers leaving Germany’s churches 06/28/2022June 28, 2022 Hundreds of thousands of people have resigned their memberships in Germany’s Protestant and Catholic churches. Fifteen years ago, 61% of Germans […]
The astonishing pagan origin of Christmas
02 DECEMBER 2022|CULTURE Who invented Christmas? Historian Lucy Worsley traces the roots of Christmas by exploring the Anglo-Saxon tradition, wassailing where people sing to the apple trees to celebrate the […]
‘Profound shame’: C of E review uncovers 400 new cases of abuse
The Muslim Times’ Chief Editor’s comments: It is these and other abuses of power in Catholic Church, Church of England and Organized Religion, wherever it exists in Islam, that we […]
If Jesus was Divine, Who did he worship?
Epigraph: And when Allah will say, “O Jesus, son of Mary, didst thou say to men, ‘Take me and my mother for two gods beside Allah?’”, he will answer, “Holy […]
BBC Documentary: Did Jesus Die On the Cross?
Epigraph: And their saying, ‘We did kill the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, the Messenger of Allah;’ whereas they slew him not, nor crucified him, but he was made to […]
The Muslim Times Has the Key to Universal Brotherhood — Michael Servetus: Our Favorite Christian Martyr in Trinitarian, Medieval Europe
Book Review: Out of the Flames – The Remarkable Story of a Fearless Scholar Book by Lawrence & Nancy Goldstone Review by BiblioHistoria This is a very interesting book – but […]
What is the Meaning of Christmas?
CHRISTIANITY 25th December 2021 It’s that time of year again; holidays from work and school, lights, decorations, sweets, the festive spirit, and even deals at our favourite stores. For many, it’s the most anticipated time of the year, Christmas. The primary basis of Christmas is to commemorate the birth of […]
Restoration of Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity uncovers long hidden treasures
By Daoud Kuttab for Arab News This Christmas, visitors to the purported birthplace of Jesus Christ can encounter details uncovered for the first time in centuries A baptismal font, a […]
Death on the Cross or Auto-Resuscitation; Is It Medically Plausible That Jesus (as) Did Not Die on the Cross?
MAGAZINE: EDITION MARCH 2021Professor Amtul Razzaq Carmichael – UKCHRISTIANITY • SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND TECHNOLOGY 4th April 2021 A Critical Review of the Medical Literature Professor Amtul Razzaq Carmichael, UK Crucifixion was designed […]
EDITORIAL: Could Jesus (as) Have Survived the Crucifixion? We Spoke to Those Whose Lives Were Transformed Searching for the Answer
MAGAZINE: EDITION MARCH 2021Syed Amer Safir – 4th April 2021 THE REVIEW OF RELIGIONS Syed Amer Safir, UK The world’s more than 2 billion Christians will soon be commemorating Easter. […]
Tod am Kreuz
Alles nur ein Übersetzungsfehler? Death on the CrossAll just a translation error? Source: news ORF AT. via Bilal Aslam Khan of Germany Note by The Editor: News below published in Austria media outlet ORF and was sent by Mr. Bilal Aslam of Germany. The original text is in German and […]
What if suffering is God’s secret weapon?
Source: CT Recently, I’ve had occasion to ponder suffering in a deeper way than ever before. I say this not because the situation I’m in is worse than it has ever been (my family have by now become hardened veterans of this private war), but because I’ve become more familiar […]
It’s not enough to believe God exists
Source: Christianity Today I readily admit to being a Tom Hanks fan. In my opinion he is an outstanding actor, and the universal acclaim he receives is well deserved. You […]
Archbishop of Canterbury says portrayal of Jesus as White should be reconsidered
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page London (CNN) Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Church of England, […]
The Vatican Celibacy Debate
Source: The Spiegel It’s shortly before daybreak and all is quiet inside the Vatican’s walls. The cardinals still seem to be sleeping in their generously apportioned official apartments. Flickering votive candles illuminate an empty Campo Santo Teutonico. In the pope’s quarters, though, the lights are already on. The first intercession […]
Retired Pope Benedict warns Francis against relaxing priestly celibacy rules
Source: BBC Retired Pope Benedict XVI has issued a defence of priestly celibacy in the Catholic Church as his successor considers easing a ban on married men serving as priests. Pope Benedict made the appeal in a book co-authored with Cardinal Robert Sarah. It comes in response to a proposal […]
Chinese authorities bulldoze megachurch
Source: CT China Aid President Bob Fu said that the demolition had occurred despite the church being registered. He called it “yet another clear example showing the escalation of religious persecution today by the Chinese Communist regime.” “The total disregard of religious freedom’s protection as enshrined in the Communist Party’s own […]
Why Do People Keep Pastors at Arm’s Length?
Source: CT While I was preparing for ordination, one of my mentors warned me, “When you start wearing a collar, whether you like it or not, you will be a character in other people’s thoughts and dreams.” The truth of these words didn’t really hit me until I was on […]