“A frog in a well knows nothing of the sea.”
This famous Japanese saying means someone sees the world through their limited perspective. They can be quick to judge and it’s used to remind us that there are things bigger than ourselves in the world.
Taste of Times: The Time of Test
We all know that the world is currently going through an extremely critical situation – probably more than at any other time in history. This is no time to “play politics.” This is the time for soul searching.
Which Direction Is Mecca
Muslim prayers have a geographic angle not found in other religious traditions. The holiest site in Islam is the Kaaba, a mosque in Mecca, and observant Muslims perform their daily prayers literally facing that spot. But figuring out which way to pray isn’t quite as simple as it seems-especially in the very odd case of Tematangi, a remote atoll ..
True Believers Love - Not Fear - God
Some people have problems reconciling the following truths. First, it is rightly said that you can never love a person whom you fear (a statement often ascribed to Aristotle). There is no room in the heart for both fear and love towards the same person or thing.
An Engaging Discussion on Jesus, The Christ
Moses, Jesus, and Muhammed are considered central figures in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam respectively. Despite the seeming similarity, the three religious traditions actually differ considerably in their understanding of the role and function of these key figures.
Islam Through Its Scriptures
Learn about the Quran, the central sacred text of Islam, through an exploration of the rich diversity of roles and interpretations in Muslim societies.
