This is an updated and expanded 2015 edition of a classic text on Muslim thinking about war and peace. The new edition includes a new introduction and translations of selected revelatory excerpts from ISIS texts about the treatment of POWs, guidelines on the "management of barbarity," fatwas in opposition to ISIS, and other key topics.

A prominent rabbi and imam, each raised in orthodoxy, overcome the temptations of bigotry and work to bridge the chasm between Muslims and Jews
Rabbi Marc Schneier, the eighteenth generation of a distinguished rabbinical dynasty, grew up deeply suspicious of Muslims, believing them all to be anti-Semitic. Imam Shamsi Ali, who grew up in a small Indonesian village and studied in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, believed that all Jews wanted to destroy Muslims. Coming from positions of mutual mistrust, it seems unthinkable that these orthodox religious leaders would ever see eye to eye. Yet in the aftermath of 9/11, amid increasing acrimony between Jews and Muslims, the two men overcame their prejudices and bonded over a shared belief in the importance of opening up a dialogue and finding mutual respect. In doing so, they became not only friends but also defenders of each other's religion, denouncing the twin threats of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia and promoting interfaith cooperation.
In "Sons of Abraham," Rabbi Schneier and Imam Ali tell the story of how they became friends and offer a candid look at the contentious theological and political issues that frequently divide Jews and Muslims, clarifying erroneous ideas that extremists in each religion use to justify harmful behavior. Rabbi Schneier dispels misconceptions about chosenness in Judaism, while Imam Ali explains the truth behind concepts like jihad and Shari'a. And on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the two speak forthrightly on the importance of having a civil discussion and the urgency of reaching a peaceful solution.
As Rabbi Schneier and Imam Ali show, by reaching a fuller understanding of one another's faith traditions, Jews and Muslims can realize that they are actually more united than divided in their core beliefs. Both traditions promote kindness, service, and responsibility for the less fortunate--and both religions call on their members to extend compassion to those outside the faith. In this sorely needed book, Rabbi Schneier and Imam Ali challenge Jews and Muslims to step out of their comfort zones, find common ground in their shared Abrahamic traditions, and stand together and fight for a better world for all.

If you love Jesus but distrust religion there is a reason. The reason you feel that way is Jesus came to bring the Light and the Word to lead mankind out of the darkness. You are meant to live in communication with the Father through the Holy Spirit every day of your life. Mankind was created to be a spititual being within a human body. We are being called to an awakening of a New Age fo God that wants us to start living within the spirit as it was intended. Man took the Word and subverted Jesus' intent and created a religion. The seeds of deceit have mislead generations to follow doctrines that are an abomination to the Father. Mans logic and Pagan beliefs have been infiltrated into the churces and God wants you to see the truth. Learn how to hear and follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit. You can discern the truth for yourself and begin to live in the New Age of true worship. If you seek the truth the Father of us all will stretch forth his hand to lead you, to heal, and to give us signs and wonders. He will bring miracles back to the world ( Acts 4:30). When the Holy Spirit moves, the miracles worked by the Son will be to glorify the Father (Acts 3:13). Isn't it time to start living a miraclous life instead of being at the mercy of a world that could care less about you. The world seeks to keep you distracted but you can begin to live a life of purpose. People have not been taught the truth about worship. Instead they have given you words without intent and a bunch of manmade rules and regulations. You can learn to live in His glory and grace. Put aside the deceits of the world and start seeking the truth for yourself. This book holds the keys to opening your eyes, your heart and how to control the mind. Everyone is struggling, searching and wondering what is missing. Why is this life so difficult? The Doctor cannot write a prescription for what is troubling people. Give me a chance to show you an alternative to the madness of the world. God wants to restore faith to His children. The love of the Father is reaching out to His children. Isn't it time to come back to the truth? Answer the quickening in your spirit and take a step closer to the truth.

On February 18, 2009 at 8.15 pm, Lorenzo Bouchard sent to honorable court elected members a message under the title: BAN ISLAM ( PETITION ON GOOGLE), as it is in capital letters. He addressed it: TO: THE WORLD COURT. He describes the message as phase 1, in controlling Islam. For those who are concerned "about "Slavery, especially of Women in our modern World" and asked politely the members " please read the following item." Now you know the sender and the subject matter and the receivers of the petition are: those who are interested in human values and "Universal Love" which in his belief are "THE WORLD COURT" to judge his request. The undersigned are representing International petitioners. Their request is to "ban on the organization called Islam." The author responded to this petition published under the title "Banning Islam: A Petition of Ingnorance." It is good to read. Islam however, is the most ignored and misunderstood faith in the West, until recent years. The author, also a poet, he is a former professor of sociology authored more than 140 books available for readers in both Arabic and English, and his works are translated into dozens of other languages. Dr. Yahya, an Arab American scholar resides in Michigan, USA, have four children and 10 grandchildren.

Religiously motivated violence caused by the fusion of state and religion occurred in medieval Tibet and Bhutan and later in imperial Japan, but interfaith conflict also followed colonial incursions in India, Sri Lanka, and Burma. Before that time, there was a general premodern harmony among the resident religions of the latter countries, and only in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries did religiously motivated violence break out. While conflict caused by Hindu fundamentalists has been serious and widespread, a combination of medieval Tibetan Buddhists and modern Sri Lankan, Japanese, and Burmese Buddhists has caused the most violence among the Asian religions. However, the Chinese Taiping Christians have the world record for the number of religious killings by one single sect. A theoretical investigation reveals that specific aspects of the Abrahamic religions-an insistence on the purity of revelation, a deity who intervenes in history, but one who still is primarily transcendent-may be primary causes of religious conflict. Only one factor-a mystical monism not favored in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam-was the basis of a distinctively Japanese Buddhist call for individuals to identify totally with the emperor and to wage war on behalf of a divine ruler. The Origins of Religious Violence: An Asian Perspective uses a methodological heuristic of premodern, modern, and constructive postmodern forms of thought to analyze causes and offer solutions to religious violence.

Secularism, Theology and Islam offers a uniquely theological analysis of the historic Danish cartoon crisis of 2005-2006, in which the publication of twelve images of the Prophet Muhammad in the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten ignited violent global protests. The crisis represents a politically, culturally, and religiously important event of the early 21st century, and Jennifer Veninga explores the important question of why the cartoons were published in Denmark when they were and why this matters to the larger global community. The book outlines three main interpretations of the affair as they were framed by international news media: as an issue exclusively about freedom of speech, as related to a 'clash of civilizations', or exclusively as a matter of international politics. Whilst these are important to note, the author argues that the crisis was far more complex than any of these interpretations suggest, and argues that an alternative methodology can be found in philosopher Charles Taylor's concept of the 'social imaginary', which refers to the shared norms, expectations, images and narratives of a community or nation that inform many of its shared practices. Describing the Danish social imaginary as a paradox of Christianity and secularism, Veninga explains why the new presence of Islam has been perceived as such a threat to Danish identity. The author also maintains that despite tendencies toward exclusion, the Danish imaginary also supports a move toward authentic religious pluralism. Understanding the Danish cartoon crisis is important for any community struggling with new religious diversity, especially those with largely secular identities. Furthermore, the method used to examine the crisis provides a theological analytical framework applicable to a wide variety of contemporary social and political movements and issues.

Open your eyes and prepare to see the unyielding truth Top Heavy, Bottom Fed is about to shatter every thing you thought you knew about serving the LORD. GOD said those who worship HIM must worship HIM in spirit and in truth. How is it then that the average American church has invited pagan practices into its pulpits and pews? You will: Discover how the welfare system works against the Believer. Discover how the rise of false gods continue to bring down the American system and the churches that submit to it. Learn the history and setup of the American governmental system and its practices. Witness how the system demoralizes and persecutes a church that attempts to merge with it. Learn what are principalities, powers and devils The truth will shock you Find out how so many believers are whoring themselves to this devil-made system And much more You will never be the same after reading Top Heavy, Bottom Fed. This book is full of truths that will shock even the most astute believer