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Did our Lord Essah Christ come for the salvation of a group of people, or for all people? This question is vital for all people. And through the answer, all our respected readers will know something about the unique persona…
Some things are out of our control, and some things are beyond our understanding. Some things are hidden in the secret counsel of the Almighty, and some things are never revealed. Nevertheless, all things accomplish His good…
1) the Quran (2:29) says that the Heavens are seven in number, while "Barnabas" gives the number as nine (178). 2) according to "Barnabas", man is endowed with a free will. (164). On the contrary, man on…

FURTHER GROWTH (1862-1865)

Temporary converts - Systematic giving - Mr. Coffing's murder - The Nusairiyeh - The plan for a college. THE opening of 1862 was marked by a mission vote of momentous consequence. It was to establish a college in Beirut with Rev. Daniel Bliss as its president, and on August 24th, he sailed with his family for America to raise funds for its support. In April Miss Temple left for the United States, and after her arrival she was married to Mr. George Gould of Boston. On The 27th of July, Rev. William Bird and family were welcomed back to Syria. They had been absent for two years, and took up their residence in Abeih, the home of Mr. and Mrs. C…

Only One Way To God

What is religion? This question has puzzled theologians throughout human history. But how did religion start in the first place? Why did it start? In order to understand some of these issues, let us have a look at the etymology of the word “religion” itself, and see that when and where this word was used for the very first time in the human history.

The word religion was used for the very first time in the Latin language. The actual word used in Latin was “religio”, which changed into religion when came into English. The roots of the Arabic word “Mazhab” or “Deen” can also be traced back to “religio”. In the Latin language, the word “religio” had three basic meanings; which are Faith, Trust & Belief.

If you further analyse these three words, faith, trust and belief; then you realize that there are actually three different characteristics

Haytham's Testimony (Druze)

Nothing but the Truth I was born to a nominal Druze home in Lebanon. The Druze who prefer to be called El-Mowahideen, believers in one God, are an Islamic sect that began to spread during the Fatimid empire (988 AD) ruled by Imam Al-Hakim B'Amr-Allah. Al-Tawhid (Unitarianism) believes in Re-incarnation, the Ancientness of the world, and the incarnation of God in man's image. Reincarnation is believed to be God's provision for a soul to live many different lives in order to give that soul a fair chance before judgement day. I personally did not experience reincarnation and I do not know anyone who may have. Although I was not raised in the…

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