When you hear the word jihad, what comes to mind? “A lot of Western people focus on terrorism,” said Dr. Matthew Kuiper, assistant professor of religious studies at Missouri State University. “What I try to show is that the vast majority of Muslims worldwide live in peace and are strong critics of violence done in the name of Islam.” Kuiper explains that Islam is similar to … [Read more...] about Islam and Christianity: Are they more similar than they appear?
When terrorist attacks happen, government officials and the general public demand justice. Such is the case with Zakir Naik, a doctor turned televangelist, who became a target of suspicion after the worst terrorist attack in Bangladesh’s history last July. The five militants who killed 29 individuals were found to be fans and followers of Naik. Dr. Matthew Kuiper, … [Read more...] about A different kind of Jihadist