The time in Lybia is : click here Detailed Map of Libya |  Flag of Libya Libya is a north African country located on the Mediterranean Sea. Over 90% of the land area is covered by the Sahara desert. Once ruled by Italy, Libya became independent in 1951 as a monarchy. A 1969 coup led to a dictatorship under the rule of Mu'ammar Qadaffi. The regime has become  infamous for its financing of global terrorism. Sunni Islam is the state religion, but secularizing influences are strong. No form of Christian witness to Libyan citizens is allowed, and the worship groups and congregations of expatriates are strictly monitored. The en...

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