During the Mid-late 100’s B.C., there was a great deal of political upheaval in ancient China. The ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius sought to re-establish order by calling all people, including the emperor, to live according to the Tao — the underlying principle that he believed governed all existence. Another Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu, rejected Confucius’ [...]
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The Clash: Judaism
Posted: October 26, 2011 in Apologetics, WorldviewTags: Apologetics, Christianity, Jesus, Judaism, Rabbi, Worldview
(Before reading this post, please understand that there is a definite distinction between the religion of Judaism and the Jewish people. Judaism is a religion, while the Jewish people are a separate ethnic group. While many Jews believe in the precepts of Judaism, not all Jews hold to this religion. Many others place their faith [...]
The Clash: Islam
Posted: October 19, 2011 in Apologetics, WorldviewTags: Apologetics, Christianity, Five Pillars, Islam, Koran, Mecca, Muhammad, Quran, Worldview
The religion of Islam began in the early 600’s AD. Founded by an Arabian man by the name of Muhammad, Islam is by far the predominant religion in the Middle East, and is spreading rapidly into other nations as well. According to Islamic doctrine, Muhammad received revelations from the angel Gabriel, which were eventually compiled [...]
The Clash: Secularism
Posted: October 12, 2011 in Apologetics, WorldviewTags: Apologetics, Atheism, Christianity, Darwin, Evolution, Secularism, Worldview
Although there has been a desire to explain the universe apart from God for centuries (e.g., Ancient Greeks, Romans), Secularism as we know it came into existence during the Enlightenment (late 17th through 18th centuries). As scientists like Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Bacon, and several others began to discover the natural laws that govern the universe, [...]
The Clash: Buddhism
Posted: October 5, 2011 in Apologetics, WorldviewTags: Apologetics, Buddhism, Buddhism Beliefs, Buddhism History, Buddhism Religion, Christianity, Meditation, Siddhartha Gautama
Buddhism was founded in the sixth century B.C. by Siddhartha Gautama, an Indian prince. According to tradition, Gautama was sheltered from the outside world by his protective father, living the early part of his life in comfort and ease. However, one day he ventured outside the palace and encountered numerous elements of suffering — sickness, [...]
