Judaism

The moshiach (Messiah) was supposed to be a great military leader, who would win battles for Israel. He would be a great judge, who would make righteous decisions. Jesus wasn’t their Messiah because he was God, he didn’t win battles for Israel, and he was not a great military leader. A man named Shimeon Ben [...]

Muslims in Australia

The meaning of “Jihad” is not in fact “Holy War”, it is in fact a self defense against something – an exertion or struggle.
The Five “Pillars of Islam” are:

Shahada – Pledge to Allah as one God
Salat – Prayers (5 Daily)
Zakat – Annual tax (2 1/2%) to be payed to poor (needy)
Saum – Total abistinance from [...]

What do Australians Believe In?

Nowadays:

Less people follow religions
There are more Catholics and less Anglicans

Christian statistics increased around both World War One and World War Two. More people have moved to the “no religion” category, because more people feel they can be honest, and social status is less linked to religion. There has also been an increase in the “other [...]

Judaism

There’s a little story to go with this one: I wasn’t even going to do it, but I figured I could email Keith and the Girl about it, so I did, and they went crazy… But here’s what I got out of it:
JUDAISM

What is the opinion of Orthodox Jews on other religions?
“Just like every other [...]