Christian Zionism and the Politics of Biblical Misinterpretation
Ever wonder why Donald Trump, who wants to “get to heaven” through Ukraine, shows little concern for ending the bloodshed in Gaza? Or that Julia Sebutinde, the Ugandan judge at the International Court of Justice who voted against the genocide ruling, told her church congregation in Kampala last month: “The Lord is counting on me to stand on the side of Israel”?
Is AI making Us Stupid? The New Crisis of Critical Thinking
A recent study by scientists at MIT suggests this could indeed be the case. They found that using ChatGPT to help write essays can lead to what they call “cognitive debt” and a likely decline in learning skills.
Bonds That Last: Parent-Child Relationships and Positive Peer Interactions during the Holidays
The holiday season provides an ideal time for parents to strengthen their bond with their children and foster healthy relationships with their peers. It is essential to engage in practical strategies that foster a loving and secure relationship.
What Does Israel’s Alleged Aid Poisoning Say About Its History?
Last Friday, Gaza’s government media office stated that some Palestinians had discovered prescription painkiller Oxycodone inside flour bags distributed through Israeli and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation points.
Tariff: A Word as ‘Beautiful’ as Its History
What began as a word rooted in “knowing” gradually evolved into one associated with taxing and regulation. And now, perhaps, in the rhetorical hands of Donald Trump, we are witnessing yet another turn in its semantic arc: from taxation to a kind of economic vengeance.
Gender Equality and Zionism: How the World Has Interpreted the Los Angeles Wildfire
One need not necessarily agree with either of these perspectives. Indeed, they may seem absurd to many. But the sociopolitical underpinnings fueling these interpretations are interesting. At the very least, valuable lessons can be drawn from them.
The Social Media Paradox: Is Banning Enough to Protect Children?
Meanwhile, a 2024 survey by Ipsos, a Paris-based market research firm, revealed that 65% of people in surveyed 30 countries support banning under-14s from accessing social media both in and out of school.
Why is Israel in Rift with UN Agencies?
The modern Zionist state may be seen as a contemporary reflection of its historical counterparts in Madinah, the Banu Qurayza and Banu Nadir. These were groups to whom the Prophet granted freedom and rights, yet they chose to betray him. Modern Zionist leaders have also acted against even their staunchest allies.
Is a Proxy-War going on in the Sahel and West Africa?
These developments suggest the possible emergence of a proxy war in the Sahel region or perhaps a broader conflict across Africa. However, the roots of these events extend further back than recent headlines indicate.
Alcohol is harmful, but can it be banned? What the world should learn from Islam
he Prophet did not wake up one day and tell the people, “O you believers, alcohol is prohibited. If you take it, you will go to hell.” Instead, verses were revealed on it in three sequences. The fact is that alcohol has highly addictive properties and has a high rate of withdrawal when compared to many illicit drugs. That is, a person who drinks responds physically in a negative manner when the substance is no longer ingested.
