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I found and observed that almost all Muslims hate Dr Rashad Khalifa PhD, and when I searched for why they hate him and how he became popular in a short period, I found the following information in a website and I strongly believe that the following piece of information would be the best answer for two big questions: 1) why they hate him and! 2) how he became popular!!What is your proof; Khalifates' favorite question:One of the favorite questions of Rashad Khalifa; the founder of Deen-e-Khalifa and Khalifates; the followers of Deen-e-Khalifa is; ‘what is your proof to confirm that Quran is from Allah [SWTA]!’Let us verify their question honestly with Quran-Alone so that their intentions would be auto-exposed, Insha Allah. They are intended to tell that; we want some Human Harvested Humbugs, and Man-Made Make-Ups to believe in Almighty’s words instead of simply believe in it!As per their and their Idol-Leader Khalifa’s ideology, believing in what Allah’s words based on His scripture is a blind faith because their soul suggests them to seek something out of Quran [numerology] to believe in it and follow it!Let us verify their expectation [we want some miracle to believe Quran as the word of Allah (SWTA)], in the light of Quran, which may gently tear their masks; the masks of Ibless, Saamri, Rashad Khalifa, and Khalifates!Do we really need miracles?[17:59] And nothing has prevented Us from sending signs except that the former peoples denied them. And We gave Thamud the she-camel as a visible sign, but they wronged her. And We send not the signs except as a warning.”The above verse clearly states that there would be no more miracles come from Allah [SWTA] as He has already recorded ‘the rejection of miracles by the people of the past’ and approved it as a good reason for not sending any more miracles, except reasoning, truths, wise arguments, applying logics and believing and obeying Allah [SWTA] and his messenger [P]!Shall We Ask For Miracles?Asking what is the proof to prove ‘Quran is from Allah [SWTA] is nothing but asking for miracles to believe in the words of Allah [SWTA]! Does Quran promote us to request for miracles? Definitely not, but treat it as a sign of disbelief!Even if you are very closer to Allah [SWTA]!! If you ask for witnessing a miracle then the question of Allah [SWTA] is; do you not believe?! Kindly view the verse below to understand, how Allah [SWTA] questions his messenger-friend Ibrahim [P] when he asks for a proof![2-260] And when Abraham said, My Lord, show me how You give life to the dead, He said: Do you not believe? He said: Yes, but that my heart may be at ease. He said: Then take four birds, then call them to incline to you, then place on every mountain a part of them, then class them, they will come to you flying; and know that Allah is Mighty, Wise.”Here you have to note down an important information and that is Abraham [P] was also given scripture [The Scriptures of Abraham and Moses 87:19], he does not ask for a proof to believe the scripture but when he felt resurrection was unimaginable for his comprehension so he asked for that, before showing how the resurrection happens the very first and the only question from Allah [SWTA] is; do you not believe?!Also kindly note down that it was not shown to his followers, not even for his closest friends [Indeed there has been an excellent example for you in Ibrahim and those with him...60:4] who were assisting Abraham [P] in accomplishing the mission from Allah [SWTA]!Not only for Abraham [P] but even for the disciples of Jesus [a messenger blessed with immense miracles] they were not encouraged to ask for a single miracle for themselves but when they asked for a single miracle see how Allah [SWTA] and his messenger Jesus [P] warn and condemn (respectively), the miracle-seekers?!A Table Laden with Food:The fifth chapter of the Quran, "The Table Laden with Food"–named after this miracle of Jesus. Quran narrates how the disciples of Jesus requested him to ask Allah [SWTA] to send down a table laden with food as a miraculous proof so that they can understand that the words of Jesus from Allah [SWTA] are true:[5:112-114] When the disciples said: O Jesus, son of Mary! Is your Lord able to send down for us a table spread with food from heaven? He said: Observe your duty to God, if ye are true believers. They said: We desire to eat of it and our hearts be at rest, and that We may know that you have spoken truth to us, and that We may be witnesses thereof. Jesus, son of Mary, said: 'O God, our Lord, send down for us a Table laden with food out of heaven, that shall be for us a recurring festival, the first and last of us, and a miracle from You. And provide us our sustenance, for You are the best of providers!"[5: 115] Allah said: "I am going to send it down unto you, but if any of you after that disbelieves, then I will punish him with a torment such as I have not inflicted on anyone among (all) the 'Alamin (Universe)."What is the reply of Jesus in the verse 5:112 in response to his disciples when they asked for a miracle? Reply of Jesus: Observe your duty to God, if ye are true believers! [I.e. do not ask for miracles like disbelievers but continue to be believers by observing your duty to Allah SWTA]!What is the response of Allah [SWTA] to Jesus when finally/eventually he asked a miracle for his disciples? Allah [SWTA] replied / issued a warning statement saying "I am going to send it down unto you, but if any of you after that disbelieves, then I will punish him with a torment such as I have not inflicted on anyone in the Universe."As we see in 17:59 miracles through messengers are warnings whereas guidance through a messenger is a mercy [...and that We may make him (Jesus) a sign to mankind and a mercy from Us {Allah}... 19:21]! Why miracle through messengers is a warning? I.e. if you disbelieve after seeing a miracle then you would be especially responsible for your denial, and Allah (SWTA) would take care of the deniers!As per Allah [SWTA]’s statement in 5: 115 [Allah replied, "I am sending it (miracle) to you, but if anyone of you turns back to disbelief, I will make him suffer a torment that no one has ever suffered] and...As per Rashad Khalifa’s Proclamation in November 1989 in his news bulletin, Submitters Perspective [i.e. “Divine Proclamation through Gabriel: Like the time of Noah: Only those who stand with God's messenger [Rashad Khalifa] will be saved.” “...The angel Gabriel has conveyed to me God's plan: those who refuse to stand by His Messenger of the Covenant [Rashad Khalifa] will be utterly destroyed. I was told specifically that it will be like the time of Noah: Only those who stand by God's messenger [Rashad Khalifa] will be saved.”]!...if the human harvested humbugs and manmade make-ups i.e. 19-numerological calculations are miracles of the miracles then definitely all who disbelieved in it might be already devastated [i.e. I won’t be writing this book to you]!Surprisingly Rashad Khalifa’s messenger-ship or his 19-miracle has not been mentioned in the Quran anywhere but still Khalifates are able to see them everywhere in the Quran as they have taken Khalifa as their idol!As stated in this book ‘Rashad Khalifa identifies himself as Allah in 36:83 using the footnote. In what way does the verse become relevant to Rashad Khalifa, when it speaks only about Allah [SWTA]? When this question was raised to Lisa Giles, the frontier submitter-one of the closest associate of Rashad Khalifa, kindly see her reply was for the same:[Question-1 by a submitter through E-mail to Lisa dated: Sun, Aug 16, 2009 @ 12:10 AM]Dear Sister Lisa! I'm unable to understand the purpose of the following foot note, could you please explain me the first part of that footnote.Verse: [36:83] Therefore, glory be to the One in whose hand is the sovereignty over all things, and to Him you will be returned.*Foot Note: *36:83 It is noteworthy that the gematrical value of "Rashad" (505), plus the gematrical value of "Khalifa" (725), plus the sura number (36), plus the number of verses (83), produces a total that is a multiple of 19 (505+725+36+83=1349=19x71).[Reply-1 from Lisa to the submitter through E-mail dated: Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 9:53 AM]Peace brother, Forgive me, I have been travelling. I just returned to Tucson. I hope that I have understood your question. It seems that you are asking about the gematrical value. If that is the issue, I have taken the liberty to quote from Dr. Khalifa's Appendix One. Looking at his table you can see that the gematrical value of the letter Alef is 1, and that of Lam is 30, etc.:Inshallah that clarifies the issue for you So if you look up the Arabic letters in "Rashad" the total of their gematrical values is 505 and the total for "Khalifa" is 725.[Question-2 by the same submitter through E-mail to Lisa dated: Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 1:50 AM]No sister! My question was different, when the Verse is taking about GOD, how can the footnote explain some info about the Messenger? I thought that footnote was a mistake, please read that verse carefully and then the footnote, u can see that there is no relation /inter connection between the verse and the footnote![Reply-2 from Lisa to the same submitter through E-mail dated: [Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 5:21 AM]Salaam Alaikum, brother This is a question that only Dr. Khalifa himself would have been able to answer. Clearly there was a reason that he added the footnote. I could speculate, but that is all that it would be. I am sorry that I cannot give you any more help than that!Allah’s authorized messengers would never inform People to Worship them:Do Lisa and the idolatrous khalifates don’t know the following verses of Quran:[3:79-80] It is not for a human that Allah should give him the Scripture and authority and prophet-hood and then he would say to the people, Be servants to me rather than Allah, but [instead, he would say], “Be pious scholars of the Lord because of what you have taught of the Scripture and because of what you have studied.” Nor could he order you to take the angels and prophets as lords. Would he order you to disbelief after you had been Muslims?[21:29] And whoever of them should say, “Indeed, I am a god besides Him”- that one We would recompense with Hell. Thus do We recompense the wrongdoers.”[4:116] Indeed, Allah does not forgive association with Him, but He forgives what is less than that for whom He wills. And he who associates others with Allah has certainly gone far astray.When Khalifates are able to reject 2-verses from Allah [SWTA]’s Quran, why there are unable to remove a footnote from Khalifa’s translation? It is because they took him as an idol and that idol-messenger advocated them to substitute himself as a (fake) messenger by replacing the authorized messenger [Muhammad (p)] of Allah [SWTA], to substitute the criminal laws ordained by Allah [SWTA] with the lusted opinions of their idol-leader, to change the name of Allah [SWTA]’s only authorised religion, and to completely ignore the whole history of Allah [SWTA]’s religion but to replace it with all fake stories fabricated by their puppet-messenger Rashad Khalifa!Do the miracles increase the faith of the humans?You well knew that the camel of Saleh, which was a great sign but it doesn’t help them to believe and walk righteous. Kindly see the verses below:[17:59]...To the people of Thamud, We sent the she-camel as a visible miracle and they did injustice to it...”[26:157] “they hamstrung her, and in the morning they were remorseful”The same way the sign given to Noah i.e. the Ark doesn’t even help his own son to believe and walk righteous. Kindly see the verses below:11:37 "And construct the ship under Our observation and Our inspiration...”54:13-15 “But We bore him on an (Ark) made of broad planks and caulked with palm-fibre. It floats under our eyes (and care): recompense to one who had been rejected (with scorn)! And We have left this as a Sign (for all time): then is there any that will receive admonition?” 29:15 “But We saved him and the companions of the Ark, and We made the (Ark) a Sign for all peoples!”Similarly those who tried to burn Abraham [P] were not able to believe and to become righteous even after seeing one of the greatest miracles i.e. fire becoming coolness and safety for Abraham. Also that doesn’t even help his father to believe and walk righteous. Kindly see the verse below:[21:69] "Allah said, "O fire, be coolness and safety upon Abraham."Likewise the series of miracles that Allah [SWTA] has shown to the people of Pharaoh in favour of Moses and the children of Israel doesn’t help either the children of Israel or the people of Pharaoh! The children of Israel forget everything and disobeyed to the extent of worshipping the calf-statue, and the people of Pharaoh ignored everything and disobeyed to the extent of getting drowned in to the sea! Kindly see the verse below:[43:48] “of all the miracles which We showed to them the latter ones were greater than the former. We struck them with torment so that perhaps they would return to Us.”To its extreme Quran clearly conveys that the miracles won’t increase the faith a bit! Kindly see the following verses which confirm that Allah [SWTA] has already decided to stop all miracles [Kindly read; 17:59] as they are incapable of bringing long-time changes in the status of human faith on Allah [SWTA]:[13-31] “Even if the Quran would make mountains move, cut the earth into pieces and make the dead able to speak, (the unbelievers still would not believe). All affairs are in the hands of Allah. Do the believers still hope that they will believe? Had Allah wanted He could have guided the whole of mankind to the right path. The unbelievers will always suffer afflictions that result from their deeds or the affliction which occur near their homes, until God's promise of punishing them will be fulfilled. God does not disregard His promise.”[6:109] And they swear by Allah their strongest oaths that if a miracle came to them, they would surely believe in it. Say, "The miracles are only with Allah." And what will make you perceive that even if a miracle came, they would not believe.”[6:7] And even if We had sent down to you, a written scripture on a page and they touched it with their hands, the disbelievers would say, "This is not but obvious magic."Some people seek after miracles and wonders because they want some confirmation to believe the words of Allah [SWTA]. However, there was a time when enough miracles have been performed by the messengers of Allah [SWTA] and the truth has been already proved, and now it is the time to exercise our faith.Some people seek after signs and wonder because they do not believe the signs and wonders which have already been performed by the messengers of Allah [SWTA] in the past. Others seek after signs and wonders because they seek an occasion to excuse their unbelief. Many people seek signs and wonders because they are curious thrill (lust) seekers; they want to see something sensational, but they have no real desire to know the truth of Allah [SWTA].There are also people, who seek after signs and wonders because they hope to get something for themselves [kindly read the chapter of this book named ‘Rashad Khalifa: Witnesses and Lessons from the History’]. Better than seeking after a new miracle it is always greater taking Allah [SWTA] at His Words.Simple faith is more pleasing to Allah [SWTA] than a reliance on a dazzling sensory experience. Let us view verses from Khalifa’s favourite book-Bible, where Jesus [P] named the miracle-seekers as evil and adulterous generation:[Matthew 12:38, 39] “Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you.” But he answered them, an evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.”[John 20:29] “Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed”.They were “adulterous” in the spiritual sense, having lost the true faith in Allah [SWTA] and they would be always ready to follow the man-made make-ups and human harvested humbugs like the one performed by Saamri in the past and the other one performed by Rashad Khalifa in the 20th century!Khalifates claim that the number-nineteen is a miracle from Allah [SWTA] and that protects the whole Quran! But careful study reveals that the number-19 is a trial for people who have disease in their souls.Also keen observation discloses that the Verse about number-19 [Quran 74:30] is a Mutashabihat Verse! How do we confirm that the Verse about 19 is a Mutashabihat Verse? This is very clear to a believer who is well grounded in the knowledge of Qur'an. For example, a believer can notice such parallels from Quran as the following one:In-order to view the parallel comparison and to understand that the number-19 is a trial for people who have disease in their souls and also to understand that the Verse about number-19 [Quran 74:30] is a Mutashabihat Verse, kindly open this link:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lVSIXtaUVoqbCgK0ct5EQAxHvKE-_zqqavMSy80XLkY/edit?hl=en&forcehl=1How do we confirm that the Verse about 19 [Quran 74:30] is a Mutashabihat Verse?The response of people to this verse is a sign for believers: How the mentioning of this number in an intricate (Mutashabihat) verse can divert a people so much into deep studies with the number, to the point of declaring two verses in Holy Quran as void - how a disproportionate amount of time and effort is given into numerical calculations, rather than its message, just as warned in 3:7.Observing them shows a believer Allah's absolute power to lead and mislead people as well as how 3:7 comes to reality. 19 is a number for trial as mentioned in the verse, and this is the very significance of the number 19 in the Qur'an. It has been designed by Allah for this purpose. But as is stated in 3:7, the response of the believers is "We believe in it: it is all from our Lord".How are believers "increased in faith"?This is also very clear to a believer who is well grounded in the knowledge of Qur'an. For example, a believer can notice such parallels from Quran as the one given below, which aids us to view the parallel comparison and to understand, what kind of verses really helps to increase the faith of believers on the other hand that causes the hypocrites nothing but destruction. In-order to view this parallel comparison, kindly click the following link:How are believers increased in faith7.pdfKindly see the verses below[8:2]The believers are only those who, when Allah is mentioned, feel a fear in their hearts and when His Verses (this Qur'an) are recited unto them, they (i.e. the Verses) increase their Faith; and they put their trust in their Lord (Alone).[39-45] And when Allah alone is mentioned, the hearts of those who believe not in the Hereafter shrink, and when those besides Him are mentioned, lo! they are joyful.Most unfortunately when Rahsad Khalifa is mentioned they [KHALIFATES] are joyful, and when numerology calculations [number-nineteen based numerology] are presented they pretend that their faith is getting increased, and they trust in Rashad Khalifa’s hadiths 100%, but they proclaim ‘GOD ALONE, QURAN ALONE’, to deceive the humanity and themselves!Once again they have taken their religious leader and scholar Rashad Khalifa as their lord as he has himself proclaimed in the footnote of the verse 36:83 in his Quran translation called ‘Final Testament’!Now read the following verse the truth may be well exposed:[9:31] “They (unconditionally) obeyed the rabbis and the monks and worshipped the Messiah, son of Mary, as they should have obeyed God. They were commanded to worship no one besides God who is the only God and who is too exalted to be considered equal to any idols.”Voluntary proofs from Allah [SWTA] confirm the origin of Quran!Though Allah [SWTA] and his true messengers dislikes people who depend on miracles, rely on proofs than the words of Allah [SWTA], keep seeking for new sign even-though it doesn’t help the previous generations to become believers and walk righteous.Most Muslims are aware that Quran contains many Miracles as it is from Allah [SWTA] but his faith does not depend on that. In fact Allah never says that believe in me because I show these miracles, etc. Still Allah [SWTA] ‘the most generous above all’ promised us that he has decided to show the proofs not based on the demands of the humans but it would be in the ways that he decided already as explained in the following verse:[41:53] We will show them Our Signs in the universe, and within themselves, until it becomes manifest to them that this (the Quran) is the truth. Is it not sufficient for you that your Lord witness over all things?”Even-though Allah [SWTA] questioned us “Is it not sufficient for you that your Lord witness over all things?” in 41:53, but the response of Khalifates is; still we need our puppet messenger Rashad Khalifa to witness everything with his 19-numerology calculations! Now let us view few of the proofs from Allah [SWTA] as elaborated in 41:53:1) The people of lot and the city which was turned upside down In relation to this subject, based on his archaeological and geological researches, the German researcher Werner Keller noted that the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were in fact located in the Siddim Valley which was the region at the furthers and lowest end of the Lake of Lot, and that there were once big and widely inhabited sites in those regions. The most interesting structural characteristic of the Lake of Lot is an ‘evidence’ showing how the disaster incidence recounted in the Qur’an took place.But the (mighty) Blast overtook them before morning, And We turned (the cities) upside down, and rained down on them brimstones hard as baked clay. Behold! in this are Signs for those who by tokens do understand. And the (cities were) right on the high-road. (15: 73-76)But the rest We destroyed utterly. We rained down on them a shower (of brimstone): and evil was the shower on those who were admonished (but heeded not)! : Verily in this is a Sign: but most of them do not believe. And verily thy Lord is He, the Exalted in Might, Most Merciful. (26: 172-175)Dear my siblings in faith [Islam] and birth [children of Adam [P], kindly follow the link and check the signs, proofs, tokens left by your Lord with the destruction of the people of Lot [P]:http://www.islamicity.com/science/quranandscience/destruction/GeneratedFilesNoFrame/ThePeopleofLutandTheCitywhichwasTurnedUpsideDown.htm2) The Ark of Noah FOUND! WHERE QURAN STATES EXACTLY!!Salih Bayraktutan, head of geology at Turkey's Ataturk University, estimates the age of the 'vessel' at more than 100,000 years. "It is a man-made structure and for sure it is Noah's Ark." The site is directly below the mountain of Al Judi, named in the Koran as the Ark's resting place.54:13-15 “But We bore him on an (Ark) made of broad planks and caulked with palm-fibre. It floats under our eyes (and care): recompense to one who had been rejected (with scorn)! And We have left this as a Sign (for all time): then is there any that will receive admonition?”29:15 “But We saved him and the companions of the Ark, and We made the (Ark) a Sign for all peoples!”Dear my siblings in faith [Islam] and birth [children of Adam [P], kindly follow the links and check the signs, proofs, tokens left by your Lord with the Ark of Noah [P]:https://youtu.be/rIzyxDr3j44https://islamicintrospection.wordpress.com/2013/12/21/this-importance-of-noahs-prophet-nuh-as-ark-allah-islam-muslim-prophetmuhammadpbuh/3) The Body of Pharaoh Ramses’ II, has been found![10:92] “We will save your body on this day so that you may become evidence (of Our existence) for the coming generations and surely majority of the people are heedless to our proofs."Dear my siblings in faith [Islam] and birth [children of Adam [P], kindly follow the link and check the signs, proofs, tokens left by your Lord with the body of Pharaoh:http://www.falaah.co.uk/basic-knowledge/quran-and-tafsir/184-the-dead-body-of-pharaoh4) The Rock stricken by Moses [P] for water for his people found![2:60] And (remember) when Musa (Moses) asked for water for his people, We said: Strike the stone with your stick. Then twelve springs gushed forth there from. Each (group of) people knew its own place for water. "Eat and drink of that which Allah has provided and do not act corruptly, making mischief on the earth."[2-74] “Then your hearts hardened after that, so that they were like rocks, rather worse in hardness. And surely there are some rocks from which streams burst forth; and there are some of them which split asunder so water flows from them; and there are some of them which fall down for the fear of Allah. And Allah is not heedless of what you do.Dear my siblings in faith [Islam] and birth [children of Adam [P], kindly follow the links and check the signs, proofs, tokens left by your Lord with the Rock stricken by Moses [P] for water for his people:http://splitrockresearch.org/content/100/Field_Reports/The_Split_RockQuran and Modern ScienceAllah SWT in the Quran teaches us about the fundamentals of Science, from the universe to the uterus, if we look closely the Quran is not only a guidance for all, but also a book that hints about the modern Science!Quran on embryology:1. When a woman is pregnant, the zygote (not quite a baby yet) clings to the uterus of the mother in order to take nourishment from the mother’s blood. The zygote is no larger than that of 2 thumbs; this formation, which has been discovered by modern embryology, was miraculously stated in the Qur’an 14 centuries ago with the word “alaq”, which means “a thing that clings to some place” and is used to describe leeches that cling to a body to suck blood.[96:1-2] Recite in the name of your Lord who created. He created man from a clinging substance.The zygote does exactly that, it leeches off the mother’s uterus and sucks blood to gain what it needs. Subhanallah, the Quran was revealed 14 centuries ago, how could a man during that era know what we know now through the modern embryology studies? Indeed Allah is lord of the worlds, the All knowing, the Almighty.Quran on oceanography:2. The North Sea and the Baltic Sea come together yet they do not mix. 1400 years ago Allah [SWTA] sent down the above verse to Muhammad [P], and only very recently have oceanographers discovered this. The seas do not mix due to the physical force called “surface tension”.“He has let loose the two seas, converging together, with a barrier between them they do not break through.” (The Qur’an, 55:19-20)It is caused by the difference in the density of their waters’ and surface tension prevents them from mingling with one another, just as if a thin wall were between them. The interesting side to this is that during a period when people had no knowledge of physics, surface tension, or oceanography; this was revealed in the Qur’an. Alhamdullilah!Quran on Formation of Clouds and Rain3. Allah [SWTA] says in Quran:“And it is He Who sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings, going before His Mercy (rain). Till when they have carried a heavy-laden cloud, We drive it to a land that is dead, then We cause water (rain) to descend thereon. Then We produce every kind of fruit therewith. Similarly, We shall raise up the dead, so that you may remember or take heed. [7:57]“And We send the winds fertilizing (to fill heavily the clouds with water), then cause the water (rain) to descend from the sky, and We give it to you to drink, and it is not you who are the owners of its stores (i.e. to give water to whom you like or to withhold it from whom you like) [15:22]Modern science has affirmed the scientific points mentioned in this verse of the Quran. The winds carry water particles which are rich in salt up into the atmosphere; these particles which are called 'aerosols' function as water traps and form cloud drops by collecting around the water vapour themselves.The clouds are formed from water vapour that condenses around the salt crystals or dust particles in the air. Because the water droplets in these clouds are very small (with a diameter between 0.01 and 0.02 mm), the clouds are suspended in the air, and spread across the sky. Thus, the sky is covered in clouds. The water particles that surround salt crystals and dust particles thicken and form raindrops, so drops that become heavier than the air leave the clouds and start to fall to the ground as rain. Allah says:“See you not that Allah drives the clouds gently, then joins them together, then makes them into a heap of layers, and you see the rain comes forth from between them; and He sends down from the sky hail (like) mountains, (or there are in the heaven mountains of hail from where He sends down hail), and strikes therewith whom He wills, and averts it from whom He wills. The vivid flash of its (clouds) lightening nearly blinds the sight.” [24:43]Rain clouds are formed and shaped according to definite systems and stages. The formation stages of cumulonimbus -a type of rain cloud- are:(A) 1st Stage (b) 2nd Stage (c) 3rd Stage1st stage: Being driven along: Clouds are carried along, that is, they are driven along, by the wind2nd stage: Joining: Then, small clouds (cumulus clouds) driven along by the wind join together, forming a larger cloud.3rd stage: Stacking: When the small clouds join together, updrafts within the larger cloud increase. The updrafts near the centre of the cloud are stronger than those near the edges. These updrafts cause the cloud body to grow vertically, so the cloud is stacked up. This vertical growth causes the cloud body to stretch into cooler regions of the atmosphere, where drops of water and hail formulate and begin to grow larger and larger. When these drops of water and hail become too heavy for the updrafts to support them, they begin to fall from the cloud as rain, hail, etc.A cloud becomes electrified as hail falls through a region in the cloud of super-cooled droplets and ice crystals. As liquid droplets collide with a hailstone, they freeze on contact and release latent heat. This keeps the surface of the hailstone warmer than that of the surrounding ice crystals.Model for forked lighting:(A) The negative charge concentrated at the bottom of the cloud becomes large enough to overcome the air's resistance and develops a «leader» pointing towards the ground . (B) An upward flow of positive charges from the ground concentrates elevated points (C) The downward flow of negative charges meets the upward flow of positive charges and a strong electric current the upward flow of positive charges and a strong electric current known as return stroke carries the positive charges into the cloud.When the hailstone comes in contact with an ice crystal, an important phenomenon occurs: electrons flow from the colder object toward the warmer object. Hence, the hailstone becomes negatively charged. The same effect occurs when super-cooled droplets come in contact with a hailstone and tiny splinters of positively charged ice break off. These lighter positively charged particles are then carried to the upper part of the cloud by updrafts.The hail, falls towards the bottom of the cloud, thus the lower part of the cloud becomes negatively charged. These negative charges are then discharged as lightning. We conclude from this that hail is the major factor in producing lightning. Quran speaks about formation of clouds and the process of raining before 1400 years where there were no systematic study of Meteorology and Climatology existed!Allah [SWTA] says in Quran:“And thunder glorifies and praises Him, and so do the angels because of His Awe. He sends the thunderbolts, and therewith He strikes whom He wills, yet they (disbelievers) dispute about Allah. And He is Mighty in strength and Severe in punishment. [13:13]There are many more like the above where Allah [SWTA] talks of modern Science however for one whose mind is revering the Al-Mighty Creator for them even these simple samples matters a lot; even-though his faith is not based on these factors.There may be thousands of websites and millions of blogs available online explaining the scientific and historical miracles of the Quran when you check with Google search engine! Kindly follow the links given below which provides you plenty of articles about the scientific and historic miracles of the Quran:http://www.miraclesofthequran.com/scientific_index.htmlhttp://www.miraclesofthequran.com/historical_index.htmlFinally I register here a strong suggestion and that is even-though a lot of mathematical perspectives are available in the Quran but many try to use it for their personal agenda and try to deviate and divert the true believers from the essence of the Quran-its meanings and commands, therefore I’m bringing to your kind notice about two blogs, which would break the fakes in the form of numerology cakes even-though they call it as miraculous bakes:1) http://alquranonlysubmission.blogspot.in/2015/12/the-qurans-numerical-miracle-by-dr.html2) http://alquranalonesubmission.blogspot.in/2016/01/edip-yuksel-gently-exposed.htmlDespite the clarity of the signs, Proofs, tokens many people do not use their reason, vision and hearing to reflect on these signs in order to arrive at the truth. The truth is apparent but many people stubbornly deny it, either out of envy or out of fear for their worldly status, or for other reasons. Thus as Allah [SWTA] describes them they are the heedless ones:[7:179] “We have destined many men and jinn for hell. They have hearts but do not understand, and they have eyes but do not see and they have ears but do not hear. They are worse than lost cattle. These are the heedless ones.”What is your proof; Khalifate's favourite question

Ever wanted to start a blog but not sure what exactly you want to blog about?Choosing a niche is often the hardest part about starting a blog, since there are so many interesting things out there.Top bloggers highly recommend specializing in a niche instead of writing about everything and anything--especially if you hope to turn your blog into an online business.If you've hit a mental block when it comes to deciding your niche, this list is for you.Here are 111 of the best blog niche for 2020.Life1. LifestyleThe lifestyle niche encompasses everything under the sun related to daily life.It’s a much broader blogging niche than most and lifestyle bloggers may cover anything from fashion to life advice.Abby Lawson at Just a Girl and Her Blog combines discussing lifestyle topics with promoting paid printables and other digital products.Her blog typically brings in over $40,000 per month based on her published income reports.2. TravelWho doesn’t love to travel?Since most people don’t travel as much as they’d like, travel blogs are a way to live the experience through the written words of a travel blogger.International travel,domestic travel, or even just weekend trips around the local area-- people love hearing about another person’s travel experience and getting tons of suggestions before booking a trip themselves.Blogs like NOMADasaurus take readers with them while they travel the world.Here, It definitely pays to share your travels!Travel bloggers can earn serious cash, with many making $6,000 or more monthly.3. Local City GuideEven if you’ve lived in your neighborhood for a while, there may still be a ton of undiscovered local gems near you that you have yet to experience.Those who run local guide blogs know this all too well, so they make it their mission to share the uniqueness of their town or city with others.Events, restaurants, stores, spots to sight-see-- they’ve got it all covered.Check out the how Medellin Living explores everything from local businesses to night life.4. BeautyBeauty is a huge niche for women, which makes sense considering they purchase makeup and skincare products at a much higher rate than their male counterparts.Beauty blogs like The Anna Edit share beauty product reviews, hacks, and makeup/skincare tutorials.As far as beauty blogs go, most beauty influencers utilize their blog as an additional traffic source for their social media presence.The power of beauty influencers has grown exponentially and transformed traditional marketing, with even major brands like Estee Lauder dumping 75% of its marketing budget on these social media stars.5. FashionFashion has always been a big deal especially as lifestyle and fashion influencers dominate, so this is definitely a popular blog niche to enter.This is evidenced by the many fashionistas making millions from their blogs.Both men and women enjoy looking good, so you can write for one audience or even both.Many fashion bloggers (check out We Wore What) often branch out to include discussions on lifestyle and travel which opens up more creative freedom.Fashion bloggers promote their favorite brands, create sponsored posts, and cross-post to their social media accounts to generate income.6. DatingDating is stressful, unpredictable, and sometimes super awkward.As more people turn to online services for dating (over 49% of dating app users according to Statista), it then makes sense that they would utilize the Internet for dating advice.From determining your ideal partner to tips for the very first date-- you can use your dating blog to better prepare singles for the dating world.Evan Marc Katz shares his expert advice as a dating coach and also advertises his paid products and coaching program.7. ParenthoodThough you’ll often hear scare tactics from news stations, the truth is that younger generations still desire to have children just as much as their predecessors.In fact, according to Pew Research, in 2016 millennial women made up 82% of all births in the United States, though the age at first birth is higher than previous generations.There are so many facets to raising a child from birth to 18 years of age and first-time parents desperately seek advice throughout the journey.Seasoned parents are like a god-send to those entering every new stage, so you’ll undoubtedly build a readership with a parenting blog.Sarah Titus combines parenting advice with fun printables for activities with kids, generating over $200,000 PER MONTH with a combined income from her blog and printables store.8. Wedding & MarriageTying the knot is much more than just saying ‘I do!’There’s caterers, invitations, table toppers….and that doesn’t even begin to cover the complexities of married life after the fact!If you went through the fiasco, have been married for a while, and SURVIVED-- you could benefit from starting a wedding and marriage blog.The depth you want to cover is entirely up to you.Blogs like Marriage 365 delve deep into every area, down to fun date ideas with your spouse.Monetizing your blog can come from many sources including sponsored posts, affiliate links for wedding items, and even offering personalized marriage coaching.9. FamilyThe family unit is one of the most important structures in life, responsible for cultivating happy and well-adjusted adults in the future.Keeping your family close-knit in the midst of a fast-paced lifestyle is hard.Know how to plan fun family outings, engage each member of the family, and maintain a deep intimacy within your own family?Start a family blog!Pair your blog with social platforms like Pinterest and Instagram to develop trust and familiarity with your audience.Check out It’s A Lovely Life for ideas on the topics you can cover to run a successful family blog-- this blog makes over $170,000 per month.10. Personal FinanceThe personal finance niche extends to budgeting, creating wealth, and maximizing potential income streams.Many of these blogs also include information for pursuing a wide array of side hustles and online business opportunities.The good news is you don’t need to be a finance expert to start blogging in this niche, just passion and purpose.Michelle Schroeder started her blog as just a hobby while she worked full-time but she managed to use her own advice and scale her blog to over $100,000 per month.11. Frugal LifestyleEveryone could improve their spending habits but it takes real dedication to stick to a constrained budget.Living frugally entails closely monitoring spending, allocating money wisely, and saving long-term.Naturally, people seek out resources to guide them on the journey to frugal living and your blog will prove very helpful for those looking to make this change.The funny part is it pays to blog about frugality.The Busy Budgeter amassed a huge fan base with her blog that earns her over $86,000 per month.12. RelationshipsWe hold so many different types of relationships with others in our lives.From our parents and partners to our hair stylists and colleagues-- connecting and maintaining reciprocal relationships with other human beings is a key part of life.Even though it’s important…it doesn’t mean that everything goes without a hitch…If you’re awesome at forging long-lasting romantic or platonic relationships and have encountered difficult situations with successful resolution, you can provide value by blogging about relationships.You can target professionals navigating the workplace, people with complex parental relations, or even discuss them all like The Gottman Institute.13. Smart Phones & AccessoriesSmartphones are no longer a luxury, they’re a part of everyday life with over 3 billion smartphone users worldwide-- and this number is expected to increase by hundreds of millions of people in a few years.As people invest in the latest and most expensive models, it makes sense that they’d look for tutorials on features, model comparisons, and phone protection accessories.You may want to decide on a sub-niche based on phone model or brand to focus things better and get more into the nitty-gritty.This blog only includes information for iPhone users ranging from shortcuts to apps.14. Environmental SustainabilityAll experts agree that human beings hold primary responsibility for the majority of negative environmental changes.Yet we have the power to lessen the impact through sustainability and eco-friendly measures.You can create a blog within this niche that focuses on minimizing waste and educating readers on the daily things they can do to help save the planet.You can also niche down further and focus on a smaller sector, such as sustainable fashion design and clothing choices.15. RV LifeThis niche is increasing in popularity each year, as more people turn to alternate housing options.Not many people live and travel full-time in an RV, which is great news for newer bloggers within this niche.Your audience will most likely want to know the logistics of RV life: how you make money on the road, live comfortably in such a small space, and even set up systems like Internet connection.Follow Your Detour uses her blog to educate as well as fund her RV travels, generating around $2,000 monthly.16. Pregnancy & NewbornThis niche is actually pretty specific, though pregnancy spans a large topic range: breastfeeding, nutrition, postpartum care, etc.This time in a woman’s life is both exciting and challenging with so much support needed.You don’t need to be a medical doctor or women’s health expert to blog about the intricacies of pregnancy and caring for a newborn.Being a woman who’s personally gone through the experience is more than enough and also helps you relate more with moms who read your blog.You can create valuable content while generating revenue from recommending your favorite pregnancy and baby products.This is just what the mom behind Swaddles to Bottles does-- and she earns a healthy $9,000 per month doing it.17. MindsetA negative mindset can only get you so far. Consciously working on positive thinking can work wonders in your life.Oxford surveyed 246 entrepreneurs and found that those with a negative mindset were less likely to achieve their goals than those with a positive outlook.Changing your perceptions does take mental manpower and a mindset blog would help others kick-start their personal development.There’s tons of things you can write about related to mindset and the Blissful Mind does it well-- discussing stress, imposter syndrome, and developing healthy habits.18. Organization and DeclutteringMarie Kondo may have been responsible for the decluttering trend that swept across social media last year, but organization has always been a trending niche.The Seana Method follows the same tune as Kondo, emphasizing how the order resulting from organization trickles down positively to all other areas of your life.If you’ve got a knack for getting rid of old junk and turning any space into a clutter-free zone, an organization blog would be right in your wheelhouse.Incorporating video and visual content will help your audience get a feel for the benefits of organization while also attracting readers from social media channels.19. RetirementSaving for retirement is an oft-stressed point made by financial experts, who recommend starting to save as early as possible.The sad truth is that most Americans remain uneducated on how to properly save for retirement, with more than 64% of Americans retiring with less than $10,000 in savings.You can help decrease this unfortunate statistic by educating people young and old with a retirement blog.Follow suit of blogs like Retirement Cafe and pack your blog with accessible resources, break down bits and pieces of a retirement portfolio, and guide readers towards a happy and prosperous retirement.20. Hair CareCurly, straight, wavy, and frizzy-- hair comes in many varieties and each type requires a certain level of care and style.Anyone can be a hair care expert, not just hair stylists.Those who personally deal with the everyday maintenance of curly hair are more than qualified to speak on the topic, just like the blogger behind Curl Centric.In this niche, you can share your preferred hair products and tools to maintain health and luster and also create follow-along guides for cool hairstyles.Photos and videos are going to be crucial for blog posts within this niche.21. Farm LifeYou thought running a farm would be easy?You’ve got to worry about tending to animals, growing crops, and being pretty isolated from the rest of society-- all of which may deter those interested in giving it a try.If you’ve lived on a farm or cared for farm animals, your knowledge could help demystify farm life.There are so many minutiae details involved with running a farm that ideas for content are endless.Consider the wide scope that this blog covers for some inspiration.22. Smart HomesBy 2021, predictions pinpoint the adoption of home automation to around 55% of all households in the U.S. and Canada.Consumers still have a lot to learn when it comes to how smart homes can make their lives easier.Being an expert doesn’t matter as much as the validity and readability of your content covering this complex technology.It’s important to relay this information in your blog in simple ways the everyday non-techy reader can understand.Smart Home Solver reviews a multitude of smart home appliances using a mix of video and text to engage and entertain readers.Health & Wellness23. Ketogenic LifestyleThe ketogenic diet is a low-carb diet which restricts intake of carbohydrates and increases healthy fats and proteins resulting in weight loss and decreased glucose levels.So many people boast massive success with this lifestyle.Jenny Wagner lost over 50 pounds on the keto diet before she started implementing any exercise, according to her interview with The New York Times.Start a keto blog to encourage others with your personal story.You can post workout content, keto education guides, and sample meal plans for your readers to follow.Keto blogs like Cast Iron Keto share tons of homemade recipes and keto alternatives to help others transition to keto smoother.24. VeganismVeganism has taken the world by storm in recent years, highly advocated by many A-list celebs and medical professionals.While people explore how veganism can fit within their lives, an informational blog detailing vegan life can make a major difference in the decision to adopt this lifestyle or not.If you decide to pursue the vegan blogging niche, don’t think you have to be an expert chock full of scientific and medical knowledge in support of veganism.Yup It’s Vegan publishes nothing but recipe ideas for every meal, earning around $2,000 monthly from these efforts.25. Paleo LifestyleSimilar to keto, the paleo diet limits the consumption of processed and artificial ingredients, only allowing foods that the first hunter-gatherers relied on during the paleo era (hence, the name).Approximately 3 million Americans practice this way of life, citing improved digestion, skin, and overall well-being.Knowing what foods are deemed acceptable or not isn’t always crystal-clear to beginners, which makes creating a blog in the paleo niche super helpful.Blogs like Whole Kitchen Sink educate those interested in paleo with recipes and tips to stay on track-- and they net over $6,000 doing it.26. FitnessLet’s talk about getting physical!It’s a new year, which undoubtedly means an increased interest in fitness and exercise.Personal trainers and fitness junkies can capitalize on this demand and offer their knowledge and experience to readers in the form of a fitness blog, potentially opening up a lucrative stream of income.Popular fitness blog Nerd Fitness generates six figures yearly, based on an interview Blogger Jet conducted with founder Steve Kamb.27. Healthy LifestyleA healthy lifestyle includes food, exercise, and positivity.Getting all 3 areas down can be somewhat of a challenge.Small children, demanding careers, and busy lives in general can lead to junk food, decreased activity, and high stress levels.Publish your advice for living a healthy lifestyle in a blog to guide others on the right path.You can discuss many aspects of healthy living.Jessica Sepel not only shares easy recipes and workout ideas, but she also talks about body and mind positivity.28. Body PositivitySelf-confidence is so important to have nowadays, especially in the social media age.The body positivity movement has swept media, print, and online channels, encouraging people to love and embrace the body they are in.Words of wisdom, stories of strength and confidence, discussions on body image--all are potential topics discussed in a body positivity blog.Maria Denne tackles these topics as well as fashion, news, and lifestyle with an intimate and relatable flair through her blog The Curvy Fashionista-- a talent that’s made her a $100,000 yearly earner.29. NutritionA well-balanced and nutritious diet gives you the fuel to conquer your goals.Nutrition bloggers like Sarah B. at My New Roots provide suggestions for meals and snacks, with the added option of 1-on-1 mentoring.Nutritionists, R.D.’s, and other healthcare professionals can promote the power of nutrition through coaching programs, helpful blog posts, cooking and recipe tips, and informational e-books.30. Women's HealthWomen’s health care is severely lacking in the United States.Compared to eleven other developed countries, women in the U.S. are less likely to view their quality of healthcare as excellent, the Commonwealth found.Advocate and educate for better women’s health care with an unbiased blog.Post content related to sexual health, nutrition, pregnancy, and disease prevention, similar to the content over at Healthy Women.Include real-life stories sharing the experiences of other women to foster connection and relatability.31. Weight LossLosing weight is an important and pretty universal goal held by people from all age groups.Starting is the hardest part and a blog solely dedicated to weight loss can provide that extra push your readers need.Some of the things Andie Mitchell talks about in her blog include personal motivation, goal-setting for weight loss, and healthy recipes.32. Alternative MedicineTraditional medicine has made amazing strides, but alternative treatments often provide the peace of mind people seek.In fact, NCCIH found that 38% of adults in the U.S. utilize some form of complementary and alternative medicine.A couple of the most popular forms of alternative medicine are herbal remedies and acupuncture.This blog focuses on educating readers on both practices.Many people are unaware of these other options, so an alternative medicine blog is a wonderful way to increase awareness.33. DiabetesDiabetes is a debilitating illness that affects more and more people each year.Over 100 million Americans have diabetes or pre-diabetes according to the CDC.A diagnosis of diabetes means major changes in a person’s lifestyle from food to exercise, which can be extremely overwhelming.If you or someone you love manages diabetes in day-to-day life you can make it your mission to help someone else in the same situation by creating a diabetes blog.For example, The Diabetic Foodie publishes so many yummy and healthy recipes that those with diabetes can enjoy.34. Mental HealthGoing through life with a mental illness is challenging and draining, so it’s important to have the right help and support.It’s not exactly rare either.In fact, 1 in 5 Americans experience a mental illness based on data compiled by Nami.org.Those living with a mental illness or mental health advocates can start the conversation and keep it open with the accessibility of a mental health blog.Natasha over at Natasha Tracy talks all things bipolar disorder, from locating resources to dealing with symptoms.35. Self CareSometimes we need to take a step back and make sure we’re taking care of ourselves before anything else.A self-care blog can cover tips for self-improvement, advice for major life decisions, and much more.The topics are limitless.This self-care blogger focuses on personal development, healthy thinking, and writing as a creative outlet.36. Yoga/MeditationYoga teachers can potentially create another income stream through a yoga and meditation blog.Guiding beginners through the stages of meditation, offering advice on mindfulness, and establishing yourself as a trusted yoga expert- these are all different topics you can discuss.Allie at the Journey Junkie promotes her workshops, creates helpful guides and articles, and also shares videos she’s created.Her paid coaching programs and retreats made a major income difference for her blog, as she generated $70,000 within 2 weeks of launching her first course.37. Self WorthFeelings of self-worth can be difficult to retain after a traumatic or unfortunate occurrence.Written advice helps soothe and support emotions to make the healing journey easier.Anyone is qualified to write within this niche with the noble aim of helping others cope and thrive.Check out Positive Provocations for a heap of articles, resources, and tidbits to boost happiness and positivity.Business & Career38. WritingBecoming a freelance writer is often thought of as unsustainable in the long run, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.Freelance writers often struggle to position themselves and find good-paying writing jobs.Blogs geared towards guiding freelance writers to prosperity prosper themselves.Jorden Roper of Creative Revolt offers practical advice, resources, and even a paid course.She claims to be making over 5 figures per month through freelance writing.If you’re a seasoned writer, your knowledge is pure gold to newbies. You can coach writers on positioning, branding, and improving their craft.39. TechnologyWe are in the midst of the technology age with still so many major innovations and new developments to be made in the future.Picture just how many industries there are and the number of businesses within each industry that exist-- millions.And technology impacts each and every one of them.Your tech blog can focus on tech news and gadgets within different industries like transportation and security.The interest in tech is most definitely there, as David Risley discovered once he turned his blog Tech Junkie into a six figure business.40. PhotographyPeople need good quality photos for so many purposes, such as for their company website or social media accounts.Other photographers also love to get inspiration for their own work and appreciate what their fellow photographers have created.Whether you’re a nature or portrait photographer, you can also utilize your blog to attract new clients and build an online presence.This is what Erick Im did when first starting his street photography blog.He sold his own products and utilized affiliate advertising to scale his blog to over $200K per year.41. Web DevelopmentWeb developers are booming in demand.It is now 2020, at this point business owners of every industry know a sites value.Those who learn to be full stack internet developers will stack cash (if you know what I mean)Thus, it’s no wonder that the need for these experts is expected to increase nearly 13% by 2028.If you’re a web developer or offer web development services, you could blog all about this field: trending design news, the fundamentals of design, resources, cool tools-- and more!Check out Web Designer Depot for some inspo.42. EcommercePeople have largely started to prefer shopping online, which is good news for aspiring ecommerce business owners.Creating an online store is fairly simple and cheap with Shopify and Woocommerce, yet actually garnering leads and making sales is another story entirely.Got a successful online store or know your way around ecommerce?Educate budding entrepreneurs with advice, case studies, recommendations for tools, and more.Check out Printful to get an idea of some areas you can cover.43. Digital MarketingThis niche is one of the absolute best to dive into as we enter a new decade of technological advancement.The importance of an effective digital marketing strategy is crucial to the survival of most businesses nowadays, yet most people are lost and overwhelmed figuring it all out.Digital marketing experts with a proven track record can serve as trustworthy guides for business owners and other online marketers with a blog in this niche.Plus, you can use your digital marketing skills to rank your site quickly and lead readers seamlessly to your paid products and services.Neil Patel runs one of the most influential digital marketing blogs today and has done all of the above to rake in nearly $400,000 with his blog.44. Interior DesignAs wages improve, people look for inspiration to spruce up their homes.You don’t necessarily need to be an interior designer to blog within this niche, you can also just be an avid lover of design.It pays to blog in this popular niche too, as blogs like The Harper House net over $6,000 per month.45. HRCalling all HR professionals!Employers and employees often have spur-of-the-moment questions that need quick answers.Having a reliable HR blog they can reference during these moments would be super helpful and also lessen the workload of that company’s HR department.Gather the most frequently asked questions and situations you encounter to create detailed guides. Include links to other resources for readers to peruse.HR Bartender also uses their blog to advertise their services, speaking engagements, and books.46. Computer ScienceThis subject is one of the hardest to conquer for most university students.Huge class sizes limit a professor’s accessibility, so many students search for online resources to aid them in understanding.Computer science professional or just a student who whizzed through the course?You can create videos explaining difficult concepts and solving sample problems to better equip students for successful course completion.Take it one step further and diversify your content with industry news and developments like this blog.47. Network MarketingMLM’s often get a bad rep, but they do represent genuine business opportunities.Success isn’t guaranteed and many uplines still teach ineffective methods for running a sustainable business long-term.You can use your direct sales experience to advise fellow network marketers on the best ways to sell, recruit, and build a successful business.If you continuously provide amazing value, you can create a paid coaching program and even attract prospects to your own MLM business.Ray Higdon is a famed MLM leader who has used his blog and vast success to market his services and business opportunity, scaling it to 7 figures yearly.48. SEOSEO is going to become even more important as time passes.Let your SEO expertise shine by creating an educational blog within the SEO niche.Learning effective SEO takes time and your blog will easily get a huge amount of views if your content and delivery makes it a go-to resource for marketers and business owners.The most reputable SEO blog I follow is Backlinko and its founder Brian Dean has used video and super high-quality content to build it into a 7 figure business.49. Career ChoiceIf you’ve landed your dream career, chances are you’ve navigated through many hoops and hurdles to reach this point.Specialty professions that require rigorous certification programs and exams are another beast entirely and you can bet that aspiring professionals are eager for as much help as they can get.Young Architect built a blog chock full of helpful information while also making money off of his value-packed paid bootcamp and training programs.Divulge your secrets in a tell-all career blog where you break down your best tips and resources from personal experience.50. Online Business OpportunitiesMaking money online is no longer a pipe dream.It’s become even more feasible for moms, students, and full-time professionals to create income using the Internet.What better place to find out ways to earn money online… than searching online?Gather all of your research together to create a comprehensive directory of money-making opportunities and side hustles from research and personal experience.Follow the lead of those like Nick Loper to make money from your efforts, combining podcast promotion and affiliate links.51. BloggingBlogging about blogging?Yep! This is actually a niche-- and a trending one at that.People are curious about how to start a blog and potentially make money off of it-- which is obviously the ultimate goal right?If you’ve had success building a loyal following and monetizing your blog, you can jump into the demand and start a blog about making money blogging!You’ll share your preferred tools, resources, tips for driving site visits, and landing sponsorship and affiliate deals.Take a look at a blog successfully generating $100,000 per month within this niche.52. EntrepreneurshipStarting a business seems like the logical next step for those unhappy with their careers and income.However, the U.S. Small Business Administration reports that 50% of businesses with employees last longer than five years.For entrepreneurs to get through this hump, they need a great deal of motivation, support, and positivity.Entrepreneurs like yourself can offer unparalleled first-hand advice with an entrepreneurship blog to pay it forward and increase the chances of others achieving success themselves.Yaro imparts knowledge about everything from mindset to pricing services-- a venture that earns him $40,000 per month.Activities53. Cross FitThe number of CrossFit gyms increased drastically from only 13 in 2005 to over 7,000 gyms today.What this means is that there is a higher demand for content like this as people are constantly seeking knowledge about it.The best part?There really aren’t many blogs dedicated to CrossFit on the Internet (Crossfit appears to be one of the leading blogs).Creating a blog in this niche fills an informational void while also potentially driving profit.54. CyclingWhether you bike professionally or enjoy a cycling session at your local gym, a cycling blog can be a creative way to further your passion.Pros like Juliet Elliott use their cycling blogs not just for self-promotion but also for sharing their personal experiences with training, gear, and competing.55. RunningRunning is a popular exercise for maintaining great health and also a huge competitive sport all around the globe.Experienced runners can create a blog in the running niche to offer up advice on endurance, nutrition, training, and preparation for competition.The desire to be of service can definitely pay off as evidenced by Daniel Hamel’s success with his blog Marathon Nation US which nets over 7 figures per year.56. GardeningGot a green thumb?Those with a knack for growing flowers, fruits, or veggies can let their knowledge bloom with a gardening blog.Whether you specialize in growing tomatoes or arranging beautiful bouquets, your knowledge can assist someone who may have just started.You can find tons of tips for plant care, fun crafts, and design over at You Grow Girl.57. PilatesThose looking to tone up, maintain weight, and even recover from an injury often turn to pilates as the most viable option.Pilates combines endurance, flexibility, and strength movements for the ultimate core-strengthening workout.Pairing an educational pilates blog with another online platform can prove lucrative.Just ask Cassey Ho who makes over $4 million per year from her pilates blog and YouTube channel.58. PokerThe game of poker takes some serious skill to truly compete.If you’ve dabbled in the game for a while and have tons of advice-- share it with a poker blog!Those who aspire to compete professionally or even just avid players could benefit from learning new tips and tricks to up their game.This is exactly the aim over at Upswing Poker, which not only offers training but also news within the industry and surrounding pros.59. FishingIs going fishing your favorite past-time?Perhaps you’ve got a few tricks up your sleeve to get the biggest catches?A fishing blog is a great way to expand your passion and share it with others!Single Barbed discusses all of the fine details of fishing from recommended tools to news about upcoming competitions.60. Arts and CraftsThis niche is fairly broad so you can really let your creativity shine here.People often look for fun craft ideas to entertain their children or create homemade decor.Activities involving arts and crafts are also super popular for events, school functions, and parties.A Beautiful Mess mixes up tons of different crafts from plant arrangements to scrapbooking.Using social media platforms like Pinterest can help drive traffic to your blog and generate leads for selling your own creations.61. GolfGolf is both a famed sport and a casual hobby enjoyed by millions of people worldwide.You might be able to get the basics down…but fine tuning those skills will be difficult without the right guidance.A golf blog can be an amazing resource for last-minute assistance and continuous advice.Even top-ranked golfers see the value-- Stephanie Wei blogs about technique, news, and competition updates.62. MusicMusic transcends language and connects people from all backgrounds.There’s something out there to please everyone’s tastes, from hip hop to classical piano.So the direction of your music blog is completely up to you.Jason Grishkoff started Indie Shuffle to support the music of indie artists, scaling his blog to over $10,000 per week after selling music promotions on the site.You can review newly released music, post updates on your favorite artists, and expand upon concert experiences.63. Horseback RidingHorses are beloved creatures that require tons of love and care.Stacy Westfall utilized her passion for horseback riding to create an educational blog for horse owners and equestrians detailing horse care, advice, and various competitions.You can monetize the experience and knowledge you hold about horses with either your own horse blog or even writing guest blog posts for equestrian magazines.64. Bird WatchingBird watching is still a favorite hobby for many.FWS estimates that more than 45 million people participate in this activity.Bird enthusiasts can document the species they’ve captured on camera while on their travels.Helpful articles on bird behavior and tips for effective bird-watching are also great pieces of content to include in your blog.Take in the sheer amount of varied content found on Surf Birds as an example.65. Martial ArtsLearning any form of martial arts is an ongoing process rife with discipline and skill.Those who practice martial arts often spend ample time outside of the studio educating themselves on different techniques and movements.A blog based around a martial arts form can be a much needed resource for a fighter’s development, giving advice on training, technique, and even health and nutrition.This blog focuses on helping out Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA fighters.Opportunities for income generation include sponsored posts for gear and affiliate links.66. DanceThis niche encompasses a wide range of dance styles from ballet to belly dancing.You can offer insight on proper dance techniques, tutorials for new moves, step-by-step choreography, and just plain advice for becoming a better dancer.Many dance teachers use their dance blogs to promote their online dance classes and coaching programs as a way to make money.Steezy has guides on how to choreograph and freestyle for dancers as well as resources for dance classes with the option for readers to try out their paid online classes.67. ActingActing takes serious dedication and hours of grueling practice.There exist many different acting methods as well as a multitude of roles that an actor takes on.Exploration is part of the process and an acting blog that captures what it means to be an actor would be beneficial for members of the acting community.You can blog about the audition process, resources for new actors, and technique tips, similar to Margie Haber.68. BodybuildingBodybuilders undergo intensive training and follow strict nutritional guidelines to compete at the national stage.Though you can definitely start a blog in this niche if you’re a huge fan, you’ll be able to cover more content and grow a more personable audience if you have real-life experience yourself.This is because you’ll want to discuss workouts and nutrition and give recommendations for supplements, diets, and training routines--- similar to Strong Lifts.Blogs related to gym and special exercises remain popular, with some like Leaving Work Behind raking in $4,000 per month.69. SewingLove to sew?Diversify your income and creative potential with a sewing blog.You’ll be able to create tutorials for making blankets, articles of clothing, and more.It’s recommended to utilize social media platforms that focus on imagery to attract traffic to your blog.Blogs like While She Naps generate income from promoting paid workshops, affiliate products, and books, to the tune of around $3,000 per month.70. PaintingShowcase your work while sharing the techniques you’ve perfected as a painter with a painting blog.If you paint, using social media will be a great tool to bring traffic to your blog.Selling your paintings directly on your website is a great way to make money with your blog.Another option is to include links to your online store both on your blog and social media accounts.As is the case with all blogs, consistent posting is super important to retain viewers.Kem Studios does something interesting.The painter writes a blog post covering something painting related while also featuring her own paintings in each post.71. SportsSports are a favorite global past-time, both to partake in and watch.Fans eat up statistics, player updates, and power rankings.If you’re an impassioned sports fan who enjoys following all aspects of your favorite sport closely, you should explore starting a sports blog.While you can definitely gain views with a general sports blog, deciding on a sub-niche will make things ten times easier.Fan Sided centers on American football and keeps tabs on trade rumors, the draft, injuries, statistics, and much more.72. Outdoor ActivitiesEncourage others to embrace the fresh mountain air-- share your love for all the outdoors has to offer with an outdoor activity blog.There are so many different topics in this niche…you’ll never run out of things to write about!So if you want to discuss backpacking, hiking, or sightseeing, spread the excitement for adventure through your blog posts.The mom behind Mountain Mom and Tots adds a family element to her story-telling, connecting with readers on a personal and genuine level.73. JournalingBullet journaling has become a massively popular way to organize thoughts, plan schedules, and maintain continuity.You take a blank journal and fill it with your own lines, words, boxes, and designs.Many have sworn to the impact this journaling method has had in their lives. Are you one of them?If so-- awesome, you can teach others how to start a bullet journal with a journaling blog.It’s really important to rely on stunning visuals to illustrate examples so newbies can reference your work for inspiration. You’ll need to utilize social media to do so.Take a look at blogs like Life by Whitney for monetization ideas.You can create and sell a journaling course or even pre-printed bullet journals designed completely by you.Interests & Entertainment74. MotorcyclesOwning a motorcycle can get pricey.While a standard bike can start around $10,000, this figure doesn’t factor in insurance, maintenance, gas, gear, and more-- pushing that number as high as $50,000 and over.So it stands to say that motorcycle owners are serious about their passion.Motorcycle hobbyists would love a go-to resource for new bike features, gear, accessories, and advice for maintenance and repairs.The blogger running Bike Exif covers all of this information and more which has garnered him hundreds of thousands of loyal fans.75. Essential OilsThose who use essential oils swear by their healing and health properties.Whether these purported benefits are true or not, that doesn’t stop 34% of Americans from consuming an assortment of these diffused oils.Since these oils are in such high demand and learning the properties and uses for each one takes time, blogs like Recipes with Essential Oils help shorten the learning curve.Several MLM companies also tout essential oils as their main product, notably companies like DoTerra or Young Living.If you’re an avid essential oils users and they’ve benefited your life, share your experience with others seeking alternative treatments or home remedies.76. PetsOver 57% of the world’s population owns a pet, with dogs and cats coming out on top as the most popular.People often seek advice on caring for their pets from the food they should eat down to their daily behaviors.Dog blogs like Puppy Leaks share tips for care, activity, nutrition, and bonding.You can blog about pretty much any pet you want in this niche, whether you prefer goldfish or guinea pigs.77. MoviesThe cinema is a cultural and creative outlet that transcends language barriers.There are always new films to be released and timeless classics to reflect on.Just like there are always going to be people who base their decision to see a movie on a review they’ve read.Start some thought-provoking discussions with a movie blog where you review and discuss films.Cinema Blend takes it one step further and also publishes the latest movie news and rumors.78. TV ShowsDid you see the new episode last night?Not everyone has time to catch up on TV so they seek out updates from online resources and search for ways to watch their shows online.If your friends turn to you for updates on the latest TV shows because no matter what, you manage to squeeze in time for your favorites-- a TV blog is a great way to explore your passion further.TV Fanatic not only shares reviews, but they even go as far as providing per-episode break-downs of popular shows.79. BroadwayTourists from all over the world flock to New York City to watch a multitude of Broadway productions, resulting in over $1 billion in ticket sales in just 2010!Theater and musical lovers constantly research and plan for the shows they want to see.With the Broadway niche, you can create reviews for different plays to serve as a guide for newbies and hobbyists alike.You can also post industry updates, rumors, and Broadway star news just like The Broadway Blog does.80. HoroscopesSuperstitious to some and like gospel to others, the fact of the matter is that people care what their horoscope says.Millennials especially occupy a major market for astrology and horoscopes and they’re consuming them online-- opening up the market for online apps and blogs that are seeing the interest of major investors.Your blog can post daily, weekly, or even monthly horoscopes for each astrological sign.Ganesha Speaks also includes astrology news in relation to politics, business, and more.81. OperaHave you attended opera shows regularly and can make suggestions to ensure others have the best experience?Consider starting an opera blog where you share the latest news, show reviews, and even sell Opera merchandise to earn money.This niche is hot to jump in for newbie bloggers especially since there aren’t many unbiased opera blogs out there that aren’t affiliated with an opera venue (although LA Opera is a good one to peruse for inspiration).82. ComedyLaughter is the best medicine-- it reduces stress, eases tension and anxiety, and can even help prevent heart disease according to Help Guide.Do you have a knack for making people laugh?You can reach even more people by creating a comedy blog!A comedy blog can also help promote your chops as a professional comedian.You can blog about jokes and stage presence while advertising your show dates and merchandise, much like The Chive.83. Video GamesThe video game niche is hot right now.Contrary to popular belief, video games are in high demand for both kids and adults.E-sport gaming has transcended into a $1 billion industry as people compete in competitions playing video games of various genres.Avid gamers consume material on their favorite video games ranging from magazines to online forums, so driving traffic to your blog shouldn’t be difficult.It may help to niche your focus down further to rank higher in the search engines.Go Nintendo only posts news, reviews, and tutorials for Nintendo branded game consoles and video games.84. MemesA meme is a funny photo or video often including text that Internet users share widely on social media platforms.They’re used to infuse humor in news, politics, and everyday life.Finding the funniest meme is a big job to undertake, and you can make it easier with the meme stockpile you’ve compiled within your meme blog.You can even create your own memes and sell them to users.Sebastian Tribbie made meme creation his career and he earns anywhere from $2,000+ doing so for big name brands.85. Board GamesYes people, board games are still around and they’re insanely popular with audiences of all ages.In 2017, over 5,000 new board games were introduced alone with many more released in subsequent years since.Board games are something of a social activity, brought out during parties or social gatherings to provide entertainment.With your board game blog, you can attract readers by unboxing and reviewing newly released board games.The real money comes from creating your own board game, which you can promote to your audience.Matt behind Shut Up and Sit Down takes it a step further and cross-posts video content and podcast episodes.86. Celebrity GossipSocial media has changed the way we consume news, even celebrity gossip!Forbes reports that most people hear the latest news through social media first, which resulted in a 57% increase to news sites referred from social media channels.This is great news for avid followers of celeb gossip, who can capitalize on this trend with a celebrity blog detailing breaking news and monitoring of America’s favorite celebs.More often than not, more controversy tends to lead to more traffic.Perez Hilton made his $50 million fortune from his celebrity blog, though his methods are criticized by many.87. CrimeCold cases, missing persons cases, serial killers-- people can’t help themselves from following some of the worst crimes known to man.The crime niche is pretty general so wherever your passions are, you can still build readership and blog about the things that interest you most.All Things Crime remains broad, creating posts on everything from mass murders to crime literature.Crime bloggers tend to make money by promoting their own e-books and crime novels, in addition to making affiliate income off of referrals to other books and resources.88. PoliticsAhh, politics.People both love and hate discussing and defending their political views-- but hey, that’s what democracy is for!Whether you lean towards the right or left, or even somewhere dead center, you can share your political views and opinions through a politics blog.Ordinary people entering this niche will have more of an advantage, considering most political blogs branch out from media conglomerates or political affiliates.Discussing how policies and laws will affect the everyday American increases relatability with your audience, who may be disillusioned and unable to relate to the musings of political pundits.Study blogs like Think Progress or others within your political realm to see what talking points, discussions,and news they cover.89. ReligionSpreading the faith is not only positive-- it can bring you positive income too.Religion is still a dominant part of people’s everyday lives, with the Pew Forum classifying nearly 71% of citizens identifying as Christian and 6% following non-Christian faiths.You can explore a wide range of topics with your blog as the religion niche is relatively open-ended.Rose at Water chooses to talk about family life and recipes while sprinkling in little tidbits of scripture and faith.And it works, resulting in a nice $8,000 monthly income.90. CarsThe car niche has always been popular, from detailing to simply admiring.Starting a blog around cars will require a focus on visuals, either showcasing cars or providing step-by-step guides to fix common issues.Car Advice could be reviews, testing, comparisons or even opening it up to guest contribution!91. Book ReviewsYes it’s hard to believe, but people still read books for enjoyment.CNBC reported that book sales in both print and electronic format totaled nearly $26 billion in 2018.Passionate readers can start a book review blog to rate,compare, and recommend new and classic novels.This is exactly what the bloggers at Book Smugglers do-- and they also invite blog contributions from fellow bookies.92. DIYAre you talented at making household decorations, tools, and crafts?People are always on the hunt for simple decorations and party favors they can save money on and make at home.Empower others with DIY (do-it-yourself) skills and an appreciation for crafts by starting a DIY blog.Saving money with homemade crafts can also make you money.Check out this DIY blog that brings in around $2,000 every month.93. Product ReviewsThink about that time you searched online looking for the best blender that would make killer morning smoothies.What criteria mattered to you most when deciding which one to buy?If you said customer reviews, your response matches the 90% of consumers who weighed positive online reviews and the other 86% who paid more attention to negative reviews before making purchases.Online reviews continue to be important to potential customers. Facilitate this research and assist others in making the best decisions with a product review blog.Pick your preferred product niche, whether it’s blenders, massage chairs, or photography tools like this guy.Companies always seek out genuine opinions from their customers and you can potentially earn an income with sponsored posts and product referrals.94. Marijuana/CBDThough the federal front hasn’t budged, more and more states are jumping on board with marijuana legalization.Legalization has expanded business opportunities both in marijuana and CBD products across America, with the industry estimated to reach $30 billion by 2023.The consumption of these products is still very new to most people, so an all-encompassing guide on vapes, flowers, and marijuana paraphernalia would prove very helpful.Cannabis Cheri got creative and even creates marijuana-infused recipes for responsible adults to munch on.Build relationships with glass-blowers and artists to sell products for commision and build a large network and readership.Consult your state’s laws on online advertising related to marijuana/CBD before deciding to monetize.95. Social JusticeIt takes one person to foment a movement, but the power of the people to sustain it.Social justice takes up many arms, from defending the environment, racial equality, animals, and the underrepresented.For example, this blog supports eco-friendly measures and advances the tenets of Earth Day.Rally behind a cause and spread the word with a social justice blog promoting your group’s mission.Write opinion pieces, update activists on current news stories, and advance the meaning behind your message.96. Scents & FragranceConsumers’ obsession with smelling good has resulted in a $30 billion industry valuation.If you’re somewhat of a scent snob, you can earn and educate by creating a blog in this niche.Blogs like this one also compare different perfume brands and are able to earn commissions off of product referrals.Perfume and cologne are some of the most popular gifts to give and your opinions could help others make the right choices.97. SneakersCreating a blog in this niche is not only a smart decision for passionate sneaker-heads, it’s also a potentially lucrative move.Both consumers and big name brands have shown major interest in online sneaker reselling platforms, with even the likes of Foot Locker pouring in $100 million investments.You can talk all about your favorite kicks and also get involved in the huge money-making venture of shoe flipping.Successful blogs like Kicks on Fire have made hefty profits from combining both business opportunities.Food & Drink98. BakingCookies, cakes, and cupcakes galore!If you’re a whiz at baking, share your knowledge with a baking blog.People love whipping up tasty creations to satisfy a sweet tooth or finding baked good ideas for parties and other events.Making a full-time income from your baking blog is definitely doable-- just ask Sally over at Sally’s Baking Addiction.99. Restaurant ReviewsHelp people decide where to go for dinner to celebrate a major event with a restaurant review blog.People care about a restaurant’s ratings, as evidenced by the reliance on platforms like Yelp.You can explore restaurants across a certain geographic region, while traveling, or just your local area like Shannon of Urban Chic Guides, who breaks down the best places to dine in Sydney.100. WineThere’s nothing better than a fine wine.With so many varieties and brands of wine out there, even the biggest wine aficionado could use a guide of some sort.The direction you want to take a wine blog is up to your discretion.Vinography reviews wine books, rates restaurant wine stock, and updates readers on the latest wine news.101. CookingCooking is perhaps one of the most popular Internet searches so bringing traffic to your cooking blog shouldn’t be too difficult.There are almost limitless niches within cooking, you will always have something to write about!Cooking and food blogs go hand-in-hand with appealing photography making social media platforms a vital resource for attracting new followers.People love to read about food just as much as they love to eat-- Pinch of Yum earned close to $500,000 from their blog alone in 2015.102. CoffeeBlogging about coffee is a wise choice because it’s one of the most popular beverage choices worldwide, with people consuming over 160 million bags in 2018 alone.Making the perfect cup of coffee is somewhat of an art form and there are various brewing methods, machine brands, and coffee ground types to explore.You can do something similar to Bean Ground and review different coffee machines and gadgets and create follow-along guides.Spread the love for a morning cup of joe!103. TeaYou can’t go wrong with a good cup of tea.For those already so accustomed to their favorite blend, expanding their taste horizons can be a delicate thing.A tea blog with published reviews for different brands and flavors can be the perfect resource for new and curious tea drinkers.Understanding the history and culture behind tea is also important, and Tony Gebely makes sure to talk about this in his tea blog.There’s definitely money to be made in the world of tea.Andy Hayes was able to build a 7 figure tea subscription box business.104. BeerTimes claims that beer is the most popular alcoholic drink in the world, with 40% of people surveyed by a Gallup poll preferring beer over other types of alcohol.Popping open a cold one has become a part of life for most people with many traveling to other countries in pursuit of the best-tasting brews.The blogger behind Big World, Small Girl does just that-- documenting her world travels with her blog and consuming some of the best beer everUndoubtedly, the beer community is a huge deal and a beer blog can be a helpful resource for those who love the foamy stuff.Education105. Music EducationA music education blog can help expand a music teacher’s client base significantly.This piano teacher made it his mission to teach pianists to play by ear with a paid subscription.With the help of his blog, he was able to net over 8 figures per year.Music teachers would benefit from creating both video and written tutorials and cross-posting this content to other social media platforms.106. ScienceFrom the food we eat to the medical treatments that save lives-- we definitely owe a lot to the men and women of science.If you’re passionate about a specific scientific field and geek out over the latest news, a science blog may be your best bet.Educators can also use science blogs to foster student interests and promote a love for science.It’s best to niche down further if you decide to go this route since science stems into so many areas.Check out The Culture of Chemistry blog to get an idea of what I mean.107. InsurancePeople need insurance to cover so many of life’s valuables: vehicles, homes, boats, your business, and much more.But insurance policies can be confusing to understand and people may be unsure about what they really need.Spread your specialty insurance knowledge to increase consumer education.You can also use your blog to give recommendations and price comparisons between insurance companies, similar to Insurify.com.You may find quick traction with your blog as not many insurance blogs exist that aren’t affiliated with an insurance or law firm.108. LanguageLearning a language can be difficult despite the library of resources out there.But the pursuit of language learning can be extremely beneficial and even help increase your potential salary by as much as 15%.The language blogging niche offers yet another means of support for language learners.For example, the folks at Spanish Obsessed have lessons, language guides, travel, and culture.Language bloggers may also offer paid memberships, tutoring, or digital products to make an income.109. InvestingThe path to a higher net worth is typically through investment of some kind.Investing isn’t as passive as most people seem to believe as there is a slight learning curve to overcome.Deciding where to pool your money can be stressful whether it’s in real estate or stocks.Take the lead of blogs like Bigger Pockets and educate consumers on smart investment practices, wealth building, and networking.Who knows?Your investing blog could be the next success story to net $100,000 in four short months.110. HomeschoolingThe option to homeschool children is becoming increasingly popular, with the homeschool population growing between 2-8% each year based on data collected by NHERI.The herculean task of educating children can be daunting for parents without a teaching background.Parents who successfully homeschool as well as homeschool educators can create an amazing support system with a homeschool blog.This blog shares sample lesson plans, advice, activities, and connects homeschool parents together.111. CollegeSecondary education is somewhat of an expectation in the United States.NCES estimates that around 20 million students enrolled in college for the fall semester 2019.Many students and parents often find themselves unprepared with all that college entails.Know powerful study tips, smart budgeting tricks, and how to survive a frat party?A blog like this would help support and guide others through the crazy, lackluster experience that college is!Blogs like College Cures can provide inspiration for the depth and quality of your content.Starting a blog can be profitable... but lead generation is still my #1 online business recommendationStarting a money-making blog is definitely doable.But let's face it, it can take months and even YEARS to grow your blog before you start making any money at all.With local lead generation, the results are much quicker and take far less work after the initial process.You don't need to scramble around dabbling in email lists, four social media accounts, and paid advertising to generate profitable leads.You simply rely on the free and powerful influence of good ol' Google.While affiliate income from a blog is often termed 'passive income', you still need to spend time writing and updating a constant flux of blog posts.Lead gen is truly passive income once the site is built and ranked.Some of my sites haven’t been touched for several years…yet they continuously make me money month after month.This is the best business model I've found that requires a small upfront investment for a lifetime of financial freedom.Lead Generation is my #1 Online Business Choice(IMO Less Hassle Than Starting A Blog)Yes Show Me This Biz!Which niche are you going to get rich with?I only went over 111 blogging niches but trust me, there are TONS more out there.Above all else, my suggestion is to go with your passion-- and learn to make money from it afterward.What blog niches did I miss that should be added to the list?Share them with me below in the comments!

Werks - Liquid FireAbout Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Werks - Liquid Fire - YouTubehttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB8P0YEr40lPT7pbdEYiWazs6kRm8t9KYThe Philosophy of ChristianityAbout Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features The Philosophy of Christianity - YouTubehttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mr9ZTZb3TXLlFRLu7mffDdfpUWo6Vl5The Bedrock of Christianity: The Unalterable Facts of the Historical JesusWebsite: https://www.sentinelapologetics.org Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/ycjmp9mj Discord: https://tinyurl.com/y9gss7qe Google Drive: https://tinyurl.com/y...https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcenjdeKFyBE-5civdJKJvm5aSbpzP-NqChristianity is the most well-known of the three main Abrahamic faiths and also the most widely practiced religion in the entire world. It centers around the life and teachings of a 1st century Jewish sage known as Jesus Christ (G.A. ישוע משיחה - yešuaʿ məšíḥa). The faith traces its beginning to the miraculous birth, adult ministry, death and resurrection of it's central figure. It is believed that Jesus played the role of the Passover lamb as the final atonement for the sins of mankind and that he rose from the dead and now reigns as King. We believe that after the 7 seals of Revelation have been broken He will return to resurrect the dead and thereby judge the whole world.Others have already gone over the basics of the Christian faith in their answers, so in mine I plan to cover the historical and cultural basis. More of the “why” as opposed to the “what”. My answer will provide a historiographical approach to this question which will go over aspects that most people have missed. I want to express Christianity as a sect of Judaism not a modern western religion.As followers of Jesus, we do not believe we are able to earn God’s forgiveness—He provides salvation and forgiveness graciously and freely (Ephesians 2:8–9). Our sin always requires payment, and this is graphically paralleled by the Jewish holiday known as Yom Kippur, lit. “the Day of Atonement.” There are ten days between the Feast of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement according to the holy days calendar outlined in Leviticus 23:23–27. In Jewish tradition, these ten days are called the Ten Days of Repentance. The ancient sages taught that the Jewish people have ten days to make things right with God and between oneself and one's fellow Jew. The Scriptures depict the Levitical priests offering blood sacrifices at the Temple altar for sinful humanity throughout the centuries until the Temple was destroyed.As Moses explained, “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood by reason of the life that makes atonement” (Leviticus 17:11). Yet, we know that these offerings pointed to Jesus, the perfect sacrifice for our sins. As the author of Hebrews wrote, “He has been manifested to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself” (Hebrew 9:26). This atonement, achieved through the Messiah’s once-for-all death, was effective for all sins, for all time, and for all people. Unfortunately, many modern-day Orthodox Jews reject this idea as a “pagan” Christian invention (btwy, see my answer on Isaiah 53). Today most Israelis are generally unfamiliar with the Temple’s sacrificial system, which ended when the Romans destroyed this magnificent house of worship in AD 7.0.Being a Christian requires that you follow God's commandments, i.e. to not lie, murder, steal, or cheat. As a Christian one must uphold justice, to treat foreigners with respect, take care of one's family, and to love your neighbor as yourself even if they count you as an enemy. We are to strive to be just and understanding in all disputes. We must forgive those who seek forgiveness. And most importantly we are to take up our cross (figuratively) and follow the Christ. Adherents go through a process of repentance and sanctification, which helps with building trust and moral character.It must also be pointed out that we don't do good because we fear going to hell, that's not how it works. We do good out of gratitude for what God has already done for us. We serve HaShem with loyalty and honor and we trust that he has a place saved for us. If we fall off the right path then we repent, get back up, and start anew. Every day is a fresh start. It's never too late to ask for forgiveness. God's not going to turn away those who truly want to turn their life around. Christianity teaches that the best thing to do when you know you've done something wrong and yet you did it anyway is to be honest and upfront about it and try your best to make amends. Be the person who has nothing to hide. Apologise to those who've been hurt and make a pact with God to never do it again. And make sure you mean it.Etymology of ChristianityThe word Christianity means “follower of Christ” and is derived from the biblical Greek term Χριστιανός｜ḳristianós｜, which is derived from the original Greek word for “Christ” that is used throughout the New Testament, that being Χριστός｜ḳristós｜. The word Christian denotes a sense of servitude or ownership.However, despite the popular opinion Christ is not Jesus' surname, as people didn't typically have surnames back then. It was customary for a male to be referred to either by his father's name (regardless of whether or not he was adopted) or by his hometown. For example, in the original Galilean Aramaic he would've either been called Jesus son of Joseph, i.e. ישוע בר יוסף｜yešuaʿ bar yôsef｜, or Jesus the Nazarene, i.e. ישוע נצרייא｜yešuaʿ naṣərayya｜. In fact, we find both of these in the Gospels. Christ is actually a title which literally means “Messiah” or “Anointed One” which is irrevocably tied to Jewish traditions and further proves that Christianity at it's core is founded upon Second Temple era Messianism, speaking of which I've fully discussed this in another answer:Damien Cowl's answer to Is 'Christ' Jesus' last name? What does it mean?So to be a Christian literally means to be a follower of Messiah! A study of antiquity reveals that there is a general consensus among the vast majority of scholars and historians that Early Christianity began as a revolutionary sect of Judaism, emerging out of the 1st century Messianic Jesus movement.Messianism at it's core revolves around the belief that God would eventually win victory against the forces of darkness and evil that have troubled the world since the exile of humankind from Gan Eden. The Prophets called the people to return to HaShem, abandoning the wicked and unrighteous ways that inevitably led to doom and destruction. The prophets warn the people that devastation is coming, but they also console the people, recalling that God is faithful and that God will restore kingship (primarily God as king), and this will reestablish harmony. The expectation then was more of a “messianic” era than of a “messiah” figure, although many Biblical authors attached the coming of this kingdom to the coming of a Davidic king. After being conquered a number of times by the Assyrians in 722 B.C.E and the Babylonians in 587 B.C.E, the Prophets of Israel gained Revelations of a Messiah, one who would come and restore Israel. There are many prophesies regarding this promised saviour, it being said that God would designate a descendant of David, the “Anointed One.” Anointing is the ritual act of pouring aromatic oil over a person's head or entire body. In the ancient Israelite tradition it was customary for a King to undergo a symbolic anointing of purified olive oil mixed with four fragrant spices: pure myrrh, sweet cinnamon, kaneh bosm, and cassia.The Destruction of Solomon's TempleThe 2nd Temple During The Herodian EraVirtual New TestamentThe LDS Motion Picture Studio, in collaboration with BYU Virtual Scriptures Group, built the Virtual New Testament app. This app is provided by Brigham Young University at no cost, with no advertisements, and no in-app purchases. 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Contact Us If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]://virtualscriptures.org/virtual-new-testament/Siege of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.Jerusalem 70 AD: Not One Stone Left upon Another - Hope for Israel“For your name scorches the lips Like the kiss of an angel… Jerusalem of gold, and of bronze, and of light, Behold I am a violin for all your songs'” –Naomi Shemer Jerusalem 70 AD: ... Read Morehttps://hope4israel.org/jerusalem-70-ad-not-one-stone-left-upon-another/Why is it that many Christians firmly believe that the wailing wall was part of the Temple?In three of the four gospels Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple, to the last stone. [Matthew 24:1-2] And Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way; and his disciples came ...https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/73947/why-is-it-that-many-christians-firmly-believe-that-the-wailing-wall-was-part-ofForgive Me, song by Wally CarlsonRunning, Song by LionessRevealing the Assyrian, Arab, Turkic, and Ethiopic Origins of The Christian ChurchArchdiocese of the Western United StatesOrganizations Life of Jesus Bible A Brief History of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch The foundation of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch can be traced back to the very dawn of Christianity. It is the first established church in Christendom which gathered converted Jews and Gentiles in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and second church after that of Jerusalem. According to ecclesiastical history and tradition, St. Peter the Apostle established a bishopric in Antioch and became its first bishop and was succeeded by Evodius for the converted Jews and St. Ignatius the Illuminator for the converted Gentiles. After the martyrdom of St. Peter in Rome, was succeeded by St. Evodius and St. Ignatius respectively. Likewise, St. Peter was succeeded by a line of distinguished Patriarchs, most of whom amazed the world with their sanctity, wonderful writings and other accomplishments in many fields. The See of Antioch then becomes the first, the oldest, and the most famous Church in Christianity. It was the foundation of the Christianity in the East and mother of the gentile churches and the headquarters of Christianity in Asia. It’s proud to be the origin of the word Christian; it was in Antioch, after all, that the followers of Jesus Christ were called Christians as we are told in the New Testament, “The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch .” (Acts 11:26). In the mid of the 5th century, the Bishop of Antioch, and his counterparts in Alexandria, Byzantium and Rome, would be called patriarchs. The Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch used to be known by his own name; however, since 1293 the patriarchs of Antioch adopted the name Ignatius, after the Illuminator. The See of Antioch continues to flourish till our day, with His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Ephram II Karim, being the 122nd in the line of legitimate patriarchs . The patriarchate was forced to move from Antioch in ca. A.D. 518, after a period of turbulent history, to various locations in the Near East until it settled in the monastery Dayro d-Mor Hananya (also known as Kurkmo Dayro, Deir az-Za'faran--Syriac and Arabic respectively for Saffron Monastery) in Mardin, Turkey, during the 13th century. After another period of heinous violence during and after World War I, which took the lives of a quarter million Syriac Orthodox faithful, the patriarchate was transferred to Homs, Syria, in 1933, and later to Damascus in 1959. The Syriac Orthodox Church is quite unique for many reasons. Firstly, it presents a form of Christianity, which is Semitichttps://www.soc-wus.org/ourchurch/history.htmSt. Thomas & the Native Judeo-Dravidian Malankara Nasrani Church – A Brief Overview -Introduction The unknown history of the ancient Nasrani Church of Malankara is worthy of note. For a certainty, the Malankara-Malabar Church definitely had a Pre-Nestorian, Pre-Latin and Pre-Syriac origin, existence and history. An ancient community of indigenous Christians (the Judeo -Dravidian Nasrani Church) existed in Malankara. This paper does not provide in-depth details or historical…https://occidentalworld.com/st-thomas-the-native-judeo-dravidian-malankara-nasrani-church-a-brief-overview/Chosen people were often anointed in public ceremonies, such as when Moses convened the congregation of Israelites to witness the anointing of Aaron as the High Priest, so that the community would know that he was specifically chosen by God to be set apart for His service. Thus it was believed that the Messiah would come not only as a prophet like Moses, but also as a King of the line of David. Jesus often preached about the Kingdom of God. Well, a kingdom needs a King, right? And who else could be more fit to rule David's throne than the Messiah? This is why Jesus is called 'The Christ', because he is our anointed King, mighty with the rod of Aaron and through Him the Law is fulfilled, for the countless ages to come. At his name every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that he is the LORD (Philippians 2:10-11, Romans 14:11, Isaiah 45:23). This is where the idea of Jesus being the “King of the Jews” comes from.It is certain that Jesus was, at some stage, called the Messiah. The statement of the Gospels is confirmed by the 1st century Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, who writes:“At this time there appeared Jesus, a wise man. For he was a doer of startling deeds, a teacher of the people who receive the truth with pleasure. And he gained a following both among many Jews and among many of Greek origin. And when Pilate, because of an accusation made by the leading men among us, condemned him to the cross, those who had loved him previously did not cease to do so. And up until this very day the tribe of Christians, named after him, has not died out.”—Antiquities of the Jews 18.63-64.It should be stressed that this is a reconstruction of Josephus' words; our manuscripts are full of interpolations. The historical fact that Jesus was called Messiah, lies hidden in the words "the tribe of Christians, named after him” (Antiquities, 20.200). Throughout his writings Josephus often and frequently uses the Χριστός｜ḳristós｜ to translate Messiah. We can clearly see evidence from the Gospels themselves which point directly towards Jesus being the Messiah:Pontius Pilate condemned Jesus to the cross as king of the Jews (multiple attestation; embarrassment). The word "king", which may be a translation of the messianic title Nasi, can be used as a synonym for "Messiah", as we can observe in the quote from Matthew above.Too many messianic titles are applied to Jesus to be incidental. In several contexts, he is called son of David, son of man, and king.Jesus was (in a way) anointed at Bethany.Elements of Jesus behavior are in line with what was expected from the Messiah: he explained the Law of Moses (multiple attestation) and was able to cast out demons (multiple attestation).Jesus wanted to restore Israel - the Messiah's core activity. He did not want his disciples to go to the pagans, but urged them to look "for the lost sheep of the house of Israel". This is in marked contrast with Early Christian missionary activity among gentiles after the resurrection.Jesus regarded his own ministry as the inauguration of the "kingdom of God" (several stories, all attested in several sources; to a certain extent, these stories are embarrassing, because God did not intervene in human history).Jesus wanted to purify the Temple (multiple attestation; embarrassment), which the Messiah was expected to do. The two most important stories are Jesus' triumphal entry in Jerusalem and his attempt to cleanse the sanctuary.It is remarkable that none of these messianic elements belongs to the "military tradition". The question "Messiah - in what sense?" can only be answered in the same way as Josephus did: Jesus was "a doer of startling deeds, a teacher of the people who receive the truth with pleasure", someone who strove after a spiritual restoration of Israel. But these ideas about a national leader who would liberate the Jews from the Roman occupation can never have been far from the minds of Jesus' contemporaries, and we know that Pontius Pilate was sufficiently alarmed.When we read the early accounts about Jesus, we notice that his followers did in fact identify him as the Messiah, but that Jesus consistently responds ambivalently (Mark 8:27-30; John 7:26-31). This can be a literary device, but it can also be that there were elements in the fashionable messianologies that Jesus did not like. However, there are other instances where he outright proclaims to be the messiah. For example, in John’s Gospel the Samaritan woman at the well is the first person to whom Jesus openly reveals himself as Messiah. The pious Jewish leader, Nicodemus, did not hear the words that Jesus tells this foreign woman when she states her belief in the coming Messiah: “I am he, the one who is speaking to you” (John 4:26). Likewise, in Matthew 26:63-64, at the Sanhedrin Trial the High Priest Caiaphas directly confronted Jesus, saying to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God, tell us if You are the Messiah Son of God. To this Jesus responded: “It is as you have said,” thus affirming under oath that He is the Anointed One sent by God. In Matthew 16:15-17, Jesus also blessed Simon Kepha for recognizing that He is the Messiah and acknowledged that it was God alone who gave that revelation.The Messiah is basically King, and this is why Jesus always preached about the Kingdom of God. The kingdom of God is referenced often in the gospels (e.g., Mark 1:15; 10:15; 15:43; Luke 17:20) and other places in the New Testament (e.g., Acts 28:31; Romans 14:17; 1 Corinthians 15:50). The kingdom of God is synonymous with the kingdom of heaven. The concept of the kingdom of God takes on various shades of meaning in different passages of Scripture.The basic meaning of the word kingdom in the Bible is God’s reign, not referring to a physical realm or people. The kingdom creates a realm, the kingdom creates a people, but the kingdom of God is not synonymous with its realm or its people. For example, consider Psalms 103:19: “The LORD has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.” You can hear the basic meaning of the word kingdom as rule. It doesn’t mean that his kingdom rules over his realm; it means that God’s reign or rule governs all things. He sits as king on his throne of the universe, and his kingly rule—his kingdom and his reign—governs all things. The basic meaning of the word kingdom in the Bible is God’s kingly rule, i.e. his reign, his action, his lordship, his sovereign governance. Since Jesus is viewed as an avatar or manifestation of God this makes him the sovereign ruler over all creation. AOC Network explains the hidden secrets of Jesus' Kingdom:The Kingdom of GodJesus often spoke about his Kingdom. We explore it here.https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHg8h5sXU1CMPolTHMXHZF0kGLwy2-smoSince God’s purpose for the world is to save a people for himself and renew the world for that people, his kingly rule implies a saving and a redeeming activity on their behalf. This is why the coming of the kingdom in the New Testament is called the Besorah, i.e. gospel/“good news”.In and through Jesus, God, the king, is coming in a way—a new way—into the world to establish his saving rule. First, in the hearts of his people and in their relationships by triumphing over sin, Satan, and death. Then by the exercise of his reign, gathering a people for himself in congregations that live as citizens of a new allegiance of the kingdom — not of this world. Then Christ comes a second time and completes the reign by establishing a new heavens and a new earth. The picture you get in the Gospels as Jesus unfolds the teachings of the kingdom is that it is both present and it is still future. In fact, this is what he means when he says that the mystery of the kingdom is here, God's presence without consummation. This will be the new Eden, a world without pain or suffering.𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗻The Concept of SIN From a Hebrew Perspective - ONE FOR ISRAEL MinistryThe condition of sin is like a swamp - the more we try to fight it ourselves, the deeper we sink. We need someone from the outside to rescue us!https://www.oneforisrael.org/bible-based-teaching-from-israel/concept-sin-hebrew-perspective/When we think of “sin,” we might imagine an abstract concept that affects the sinner psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually. While sin can impact us in these ways, in Hebrew thought, sin is a much more concrete thing. According to the ancient Israelites, sin is an actual, physical weight—a heavy burden that the sinner must carry.The idea of sin as a burden to bear appears first when Cain murders Abel. After committing this crime against his brother, “Cain said to the Lord, ‘My sin (עון) is too great (גדול) to carry (נשא)” (Gen 4:13). Sin has manifest itself as a heavy weight upon Cain’s shoulders, and since the murder of another human being is among the gravest of all sins because we are made in God’s image (Gen 9:6), Cain complains that the sin that has attached itself to his back is too big and weighty for him to bear. The understanding of sin as a burden makes sense of Israel’s sacrificial ritual on the Day of Atonement: “Aaron shall lay both his hands on the head of the live goat, and confess over it all the iniquities (עונות; avonot) of Israel… putting them on the head of the live goat…. The goat shall carry (נשא; nasa) on itself all their iniquities (עונות; avonot) to a barren region” (Lev 16:21-22). The goat takes Israel’s sins upon itself and physically carries those sins away from the people. This method of removing sin by bearing it away foreshadows Yeshua bearing our sins on the cross: “He himself bore our sins on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness” (1 Pet 2:24).In Matthew 7:24-27 we read a parable:“Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.”Sin is like a "glitch" in the software of our minds and bodies. We are programed for a certain path, a certain purpose. But the God also gave us a degree of free will. We can chose to go against his design, but this will result in a glitch which could potentially grow into a virus that could threaten to destroy the simulation…unless it is checked. It's a sickness, and it goes much deeper than just breaking a set of rules. No, sin lies upon an instability. Not being grounded properly, or building one’s identity on what's not made to last.Funny enough, this reminds me a lot of the book of Ecclesiaties, where the author exclaims:“Meaningless! Meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” (Ecclesiastes 1:1)Why? Because the Hebrew word translated to ‘meaningless’ is actually הֶבֶל｜hēḇēl｜which is better understood as enigma, paradoxical, frustration, absurdity or in my definition a glitch. Why glitch? Because if you’ve ever played a video game or regularly use technology then you know how frustrating and even at times absurd glitches can be. You can save your work, press the right buttons, have the best setup but everything at some point fails, works slowly and glitches out. One way you could read this verse then is:“Glitches! Glitches! Everything in life has some kind of glitch!”Life it seems are full of these little glitches in the system of life. It doesn’t matter if you input the right commands, do the right things and think the right thoughts the glitch can always set you back and there’s nothing you can do about it. Life isn’t fair, people suffer that don’t deserve it, and those that do deserve suffering never seem to get their just desserts. You can pour your heart and soul into a job and get fired tomorrow. You can buy roses and lavish love upon your partner and be cheated on. On the flipside, you can lie cheat and steal and get everything you ever wanted. Life is indeed glitchy. The Bible calls this glitch sin, and sin is like a virus program that runs through this program, eating away at everything it can get to. One might also say that sin is like a bloodborne pathogen that hijacks the immune system and infects every part of the body. This explains the expulsion from Eden. You see, Adam was infected, so God had to quarantine him. In fact, humanity is still in exile from Eden, we are in quarantine to prevent the spread of the distorting glitchy effects of the sin virus.John the Baptist commands a beholding of the sin-taking-away Lamb. What do we see in this beholding? How exactly does Jesus take away our sin? There are 6 steps to this process.Messiah condemns sin: Jesus puts a curse on sin. He marks its forehead. Romans 8:3 – “For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh.” Jesus says to sin in no uncertain terms, “Sin, you’re going to die.”Messiah carries it: Like the true and better scapegoat, Jesus becomes our sin-bearer. 1 Peter 2:24 – “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 – “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”Messiah cancels it: He closes out the account. (Even better, he opens a new one, where we’re always in the black, having been credited with his perfect righteousness.) 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 – “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful” That word resentful is more directly “to count up wrongdoing,” which is why some translations of this text say that “Love keeps no record of wrongs.” Colossians 2:13-14 – “And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.”Messiah crucufg crucifies it: 1 Peter 3:18 – “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit.” At the cross, Jesus dies and takes our sin with him. Only the sin stays dead.Messiah casts it away: Jesus takes the corpse and chucks it into the void. Micah 7:19 – “He will again have compassion on us; he will tread our iniquities underfoot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea.” Psalm 103:12 – “as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.”Messiah forgets your sin: Jesus is omniscient. He is not forgetful. But he wills to un-remember our sin. Jeremiah 31:34 – “And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” Hebrews 8:12 – “For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.” Hebrews 10:17 – “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.” Astonishing. We bring our sin to him, repentant and in faithful confession, and he says, “What’re you talking about?” This is how Jesus forgives sin: He condemns it, carries it, cancels it, kills it, casts it, and clean forgets it. If we’ll confess it. 1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”There are different lenses through which to see Jesus. I suppose there is a Florence Jesus—the pale, gentle, Caucasian Jesus of the Italian Renaissance paintings, with a scraggly blond beard and two fingers raised in blessing. There’s the Managua Jesus, the peasant revolutionary. There’s the Jesus of the American slaves, the suffering Christ bearing the burden of the oppressed. There’s the Oxford Jesus, the strong, elegant, protective Aslan for those who came to faith through C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Anglophilia. And then there’s the Messianic Jesus. This is the lens that sees Jesus as a Jewish spiritual leader.This is the lens that tries to see through two thousand years of Christian anti-Semitism; that tries to see through two thousand years in which Jews and Christians have defined themselves against one another, magnifying their differences. This is the lens that tries to see Jesus in his original Jewish context, that tries to put his Israelite and Jewish experience in the foreground, and not in the background. The starting point of the Messianic view of Jesus is the fact that is everywhere acknowledged but rarely given sufficient weight. Jesus was Jewish. He presumably had the skin colour of modern Sephardic Jews. He wore tzitzit, or fringes, that modern Orthodox Jews wear and donned the phylacteries that Jewish men still put on. For textual evidence see:The Fringe of His Garment - Israel Bible WeeklyMany Bible readers have figured out that she did not simply touch Yeshua’s clothes, she touched the “hem”, “edge”, "fringe" or “corner” of his garment.https://weekly.israelbiblecenter.com/the-fringe-of-his-garment/?via=0542e07&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EMAIL_ActiveCampaign_The_Fringe_of_His_Garment_2021-02-27#0542e07Did Yeshua (Jesus) Wear Tzitzit, the Traditional Jewish Fringes? | Messianic BibleBecause Orthodox Jewish men today continue the ancient custom of wearing fringes on their garments, many wonder if Yeshua (Jesus) also wore fringes.https://free.messianicbible.com/feature/did-yeshua-jesus-wear-tzitzit-the-traditional-jewish-fringes/How did Jesus dress?I was recently asked how I came up with the look of Jesus in my pictures. The question is fair since I chose to differ radically from the "long-haired Caucasian in a white robe"cliché … Instead, I tried to come up with a Jesus who would look much more like the 1st century woodworker from the Near East that he was.https://www.thereignofgod.com/2018/02/27/jesus-christ-look-clothing/He and his disciples kept kosher. He argued with other Jews but within the context of Judaism. In Matthew he tells his disciples not to bother evangelizing among the Samarians and the gentiles. His ministry begins with lost sheep within the house of Israel itself, before it broadens to contain all the world. Rabbi Leo Baeck, who led German Jews during the horrors of the Holocaust, put it best:“We behold a man who is Jewish in every feature and trait of his character, manifesting in every particular what is pure and good in Judaism. This man could have developed as he came to be only on the soil of Judaism, and only on this soil, too, could he find disciples and followers as they were. Here alone in this Jewish sphere, in this Jewish atmosphere . . . could this man live his life and meet his death—a Jew among Jews.”To be a Jew in Jesus’s day was not to embrace a “religion” or to practice a “faith.” They didn’t have these concepts yet because they did not yet have the concept of secularism. Judaism was an enveloping lifepath, total worldview, a covenantal relationship, a way of living out and searching for truth. It starts with the claim that of all the many peoples of this earth, God had chosen this one scraggly little band on the eastern edge of the Judean hill country to be his people and the recipient of his covenant.The Jews, two thousand years ago, had a sense that Israel stood out from all the other nations and lived out its own unique destiny. They saw relations between nations not just as the normal jostling of peoples but as the running tally of divine judgment: Are we favoured or are we punished? Is the covenant betrayed or fulfilled? It was believed that God shaped history to teach humanity hard lessons.It appears that Jesus was a mysterious figure. He was widely known before the spread of Christianity as a wandering Jewish sage or "teacher", apocalyptic preacher, as well as a healer, and miracle worker, who had a following of more than 500 people. In Jewish tradition, the Sages, referred to in Hebrew as חָכְמִים｜ḥāḵəmîm｜, meaning “wise/learned ones,” are held in very high esteem. Term sage is applied in mainstream Judaism to indicate a wise or skillful man; it often refers to someone who is a great Torah scholar. It can also be used to refer to any cultured and learned person, even a Gentile. Although in Jewish tradition the sages always refer to wise teachers of the Scriptures.Jesus had a very characteristic way of preaching the Kingdom of God. His teaching style was somewhat unique but at the same time it correlates very well with Second Temple Jewish imagery and ideas.Fully one-third of Jesus’ words in the Synoptic Gospels occur in parables—knowing the parables in their original Jewish context is essential for fully understanding the person of Yeshua. While parables have timeless messages, later reinterpretations by western Gentile readers throughout the centuries have distorted the original meanings and undermined the essence of what Jesus intended. Examining the parables illustrates the parallels between the rabbinic and Gospel literary style. We must remember that first-century Judaism was not merely the backdrop for Jesus’ teachings but the very stage from which Jesus delivered the message of the kingdom. Jesus’ ethics and theology can be properly understood only in the light of first-century Jewish teachings.Jesus' Beatitudes brings yet another interesting insight. Jesus patterned his beatitudes after the well-known poetic style of his day with 8 short beatitudes followed by an 9th longer one. Like saying, "knock, knock" or "Roses are Red…" today, everyone sitting on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee was familiar with the format and listened curiously to the Nazarene's own variation on the poetic form. Jesus used known cultural paradigms so his message was: revolutionary, relevant and refreshing.Notice both Jesus’ and the Qumran Beatitudes scroll use the same format of 8 short beatitudes followed by a 9th longer one.The discovery of the “Beatitudes Scroll”, Dead Sea Scroll (4Q525) at Qumran in cave 4 shows us that Jesus was actually following a known pattern and format his listeners would recognize in His beatitudes. This does not take anything away from the profound uniqueness of Jesus’ beatitudes as only the format and structure is the same but the words are unique.The BeatitudesText 4Q525 is written in an elegant and refined hand (see PAM 40.611, 40.614, 40.617, 40.969, 41.412, 41.520, 41.678, 41.788, 41.866, 41.917, 41.949, 42.441, 42.511, 42.908, 43.595, 43.596, 43.600). The script looks like early Herodian (Puech has reached this conclusion; 1991, 83). The series of five beatitudes found in fragment 2, column ii, catch immediately the reader’s attention. They recall the famous collections of beatitudes in Matthew 5:3–10 and Luke 6:20–23 (see DJG, Sermon on the Mount). However, unlike the NT makarisms, the Qumran beatitudes do not tell us why the person in question is blessed (Viviano 1992, 53–54). The Qumran beatitudes remind us even more of those found in Sirach 14:20–27 and in Proverbs 3:13 and 8:32, 34, which, unlike the NT makarisms, also have “the pursuit of wisdom [ḥwkmh]” as a theme. “Blessed is the man who attains wisdom and walks in the law of the Most High” (frag. 2 ii 3–4; cf. Viviano 1993, 76).” (Dictionary of New Testament Background, C. A. Evans, W. J. Porter, Beatitudes, p151, 2000 AD)The use of vocabulary in 4Q525 strongly suggests that it is a Qumran sectarian document. Several words are employed in this work that have a Qumranian flavor. They are not necessarily unique to Qumran, but they occur with lesser frequency in the OT. Moreover, several of them are key words in Qumran theology. The terms ˓wlh (“injustice,” frag. 2 ii 7; frag. 4 i 10; frag. 10 i 4), ˓nwh (“humility,” frag. 2 ii 6; frags. 8–9 i 4; frag. 14 ii 20; frag. 26 i 2), sn˓ (“to be humble,” frag. 4 i 10), hlk tmym (“to walk perfectly,” frag. 4 i 10), twkhh (“chastisement,” frag. 4 i 9), hmt tnynym (“poison of snakes,” frag. 15 i 4) and ˒bny ḥpṣ (“stones of desire,” frag. 2 iii 3), which we find in 4Q525, all occur with more frequency in the Qumran sectarian literature than they do in the OT. Also, the particular phrase drk(y) ˓wlh (“the way[s] of injustice,” frag. 2 ii 2) and the idiomatic expression b˒nwt nps̆w (“in the humility of his soul,” frag. 2 ii 6) are not used in the OT, but they do occur in 4Q525 as well as in the Qumran sectarian documents.” (Dictionary of New Testament Background, C. A. Evans, W. J. Porter, Beatitudes, p152, 2000 AD)Abunan D'bashemaya｜‘Our Father Who Is In The Heavens’ [Tefillah of HaShem]The Lord's Prayer, (G.A. תפילה דיי - tefíllah dəʾadônay), likewise known as Pater Noster or ‘Our Father’, alternatively Abun d-bashmayo in the Syriac Orthodox liturgy, is considered central to Christianity and which, according to the New Testament, Jesus taught to his disciples (Matt. 6:9-13; Luk. 11:2-4). Two versions of this prayer are recorded in the synoptic Gospels: a longer form within the Sermon on the Mount narrative in the Matthew's Gospel, and a shorter form in the account recorded by Luke. There is now a retro-back translated reconstruction of the original Lord's prayer into Galilean Aramaic, a process which was carefully undertaken by Steve Caruso at Aramaic Designs. I added some additional modifications myself:“Our Father who art in the heavens!“Sacred be thy name.”“Come thy kingdom.”“Fulfilled be thine will.”“On the earth like (it is) in the heavens:”“Give to us the bread of our need to-day;”“and forgive us our debts,”“as also we forgive our debtors;”“and lead us not into temptation,”“but deliver us from the Evil One.”“For thine is the kingdom,”“and the power and the glory,”“To the ages and always,”“So shall it be.”However, Some may think that Jesus created a new “Christian” prayer, but that is not accurate. In Judaism of the sages formulated their own prayers and sermons which follow certain patterns and formulas which were recognized by most sects. Jewish students may have prayed their Rabbi’s prayer privately or as a group, in addition to the daily prayers that the entire nation of Israel were praying. So, when the Talmidim asked their Messiah, “…teach us to pray, as John [the Baptist] taught his disciples” (Luk. 11:1), they were likely asking for a personalized prayer founded upon the principles and petitions important to Jesus Himself. Interestingly enough, the Lord's prayer shares many parallels with the traditional Jewish prayers of the time.One of the wonderful things about the Jewish people is their coming together as one to worship God through traditional liturgy during Shabbats and the Biblical Festivals. Therefore, their ancient Jewish prayers often include “Our Father.” Although this doesn't imply that God is gendered as Christian theology holds that God is immaterial and transcends such distinctions.Damien Cowl's answer to Is God a bearded old man in the skyThe 19 petitions and blessings of the Shemoneh Esreh—also known as the Amidah—includes 3 requests to the Father. At the final petition, as one body, the congregation makes this request:“Bless us, our Father, all of us as one, with the light of Your countenance. For by the light of Your countenance You gave us, Lord our God, the Torah of life and loving-kindness, righteousness, blessing, mercy, life and peace.” —Amidah 19But our Father in Heaven is asking each of us to acknowledge that we are His children right at the start of our prayer and that we rely on Him as the one who is able to provide us with everything we need. Our Father in Heaven is the perfect Father to the fatherless. The husband to the widow. His love carries us through the trials and sorrows we may endure. Our Father in Heaven even sings and rejoices over us. The Aramaic word אַבָּא, which is translated as "Father", i.e. Abba, appears in the traditional Jewish liturgy and Tefillah, i.e. prayers to God. The very same term—rendered in Greek as Ἀββᾶ—occurs three times in the New Testament, together with the Greek equivalent which is πατήρ ｜patḗr｜. It is an invocation to God, expressive of a close personal or filial relation of the speaker to God.Christian use of 'Father', or rather 'Our Father', stems from the New Testament. What this shows is that, in admitting proselytes to membership in the new faith, they were declared to be the children of God while addressing Him as "Abba/Pater." But the interesting thing is there is nothing particularly Christian about this. It was a prayer formula for addressing God which happened to be familiar to Jews, especially those living in the early 1st century A.D.Abba is a form of ab, meaning "father" in many Semitic languages. It is used as a given name, but was also used as a title or honorific for religious scholars or leaders. Intriguingly, the word abbot is derived from the same root as well. There is are a few articles about this on the Jewish Encyclopedia website.ABBA - JewishEncyclopedia.com—In Theology: The Aramaic word for "Father," "my Father," which, together with the Greek equivalent, occurs three times in the New Testament. It is an invocation to God, expressive of a close personal or filial relation of the speaker to God. It is found in Mark, xiv. 36, the parallel passage, Matt. xxvi. 39, having only the Greek words "my Father." Paul, in Rom. viii. 15 and Gal. iv. 6, shows that, in admitting proselytes to membership in the new faith, they were declared to be the children of God while addressing Him as "Abba, Father." But there is nothing specially Christian about this. It was the formula for addressing God most familiar to Jewish saints of the New Testament times: ( Ta'anit , 23 b ) "To Ḥanan, the grandson of Onias, the children came during a great drought, crying, 'Abba [Father], give us rain!' whereupon the saint prayed: 'O Ruler of the world, for the sake of these little ones who can not discriminate between the Abba [the Father] who giveth rain and the Abba [the father] who can only pray for, but can not give, rain, hear my prayer!'—and behold rain came". Of Onias, the grandfather of Ḥanan, we read (Ta'anit, 23 a ) that he prayed to God, saying: "Lord, I am as a son in Thy house, and by Thy great name I beseech Thee, nor will I leave this spot until Thou hast shown mercy to Thy children and granted my request." Then Simon ben Sheṭaḥ, the leader of the Pharisees, said to Onias: "I would excommunicate thee for thine irreverent mode of prayer, were it not that before God thou art a privileged son, who sayeth to his father, 'Abba, do this and do that for me,' and the father granteth him whatever he wisheth." Father in Prayer. Thus, in Tanna debe Eliyahu R.ix.Elijah addresses the Lord as "My Father in heaven." Compare the expression "My Father in heaven" in a Midrash of the Hadrianic time, Mek., Yithro, 6, and elsewhere. Likewise in Mishnah, v. 1, Bab. Gem. 30 b , Ber. v. 1: "The ancient Ḥasidim spent an hour in silent meditation before the prayer so as to put their hearts in the right relation to their Father in heaven." Almost the same expression is found in the Apostolic Constitutions, vii. 24: "Pray thrice a day, preparing yourselves beforehand, so as to be worthy of being called the children of the Father, lest when you call Him 'Father' unworthily, you be reproached by Him, as Israel, His first-born son, was told, 'If then I be a father, where is mine honor? and if I be a master, where is my fear?' (Mal. i. 6.)" For the appellation "Father" as it occurs in the Bible with special reference to Israel (Deut. xxxii. 6; Isa. lxiii. 6, lxiv. 7; Jer. iii. 4; Mal. i. 6, ii. 10), see Fatherhood of God . For the universal Fatherhood of God, compare Wisdom, ii. 13; Ecclesiasticus, iv. 10; I John, iii. 2; Abot, iii. 28 [18]; Abot, v. 30; Sifre, Deut. 96, 1; Yoma, viii. 9; Tosef., Peah, iv. 21; see also Abinu Malkenu , and Dalman, "Die Worte Jesu," i. 156. Father in the Apocrypha. God is called "Father" by Josephus ("Ant." ii. 6, § 8https://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/121-abbaFATHER - JewishEncyclopedia.comThe word denotes primarily the begetter or genitor of an individual. In a looser sense it is used to designate the grandfather or remoter progenitor in general; also the head of the household, family, or clan; or the originator or patron of a class, profession, or art; or the benefactor or protector. Hence arises the employment of this term as a title of respect and honor. When used of God it generally refers to the covenant relation between Him and Israel (compare Murray's "Eng. Dict." s.v. ). Moses is called "the father of wisdom" and "the father of the Prophets" (Lev. R. i.). Rabbi Hoshaya is called "the father of the Mishnah" (Yer. Yeb. 4d). The one next in authority to the NASI in the court of justice was called "father of the bet din" (Ḥag. xvi. 6; compare Rapoport, "'Erek Millin," p. 2); and in the Middle Ages the head of the academy was called "father of the yeshibah" (see Schechter, "Saadyana," p. 82; Büchler, "Das Synedrion in Jerusalem," p. 173, and Index, s.v. "Ab-Bet-Din"). In the plural the word is used in the sense of famous men, celebrities in Israel's history, especially of the three patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Ecclus. [Sirach] xliv., heading). In Mishnah 'Eduyot, Shammai and Hillel are called "the fathers of the world," a title which was also accorded to Akiba and Ishmael (Yer. R. H. 56d). The father was supreme over his children. His power of life and death is attested by the proposed sacrifice of Isaac (Gen. xxii.), the case of Jephthah's daughter (Judges xi.), and the practise of sacrificing children to Molech (Lev. xviii. 21, xx. 2-5; II Kings xxiii. 10; Jer. xxxii. 35). A later limitation of that right is the requirement in the case of a stubborn and rebellious son, a glutton, or a drunkard, to bring the matter before the elders. It was only by their decision that the son was stoned to death by his fellow citizens (Deut. xxi. 18-21). The father could dispose of his daughter in marriage (Gen. xxix.) and arrange his son's marriage (Gen. xxiv.), or sell his children as slaves (Ex. xxi. 7; Neh. v. 5), a law which was modified by the Rabbis so as to make it almost ineffective ( see Slaves and Slavery ). He had the right to chastise his children (Deut. viii. 5, xxi. 18; Prov. xiii. 24), and could insist on the utmost respect and obedience from them (Ex. xx. 12; Lev. xix. 3: Deut. v. 16; Prov. i. 8; vi. 26; xxiii. 22; xxviii. 24; xxx. 11, 17; compare Ezek. xxii. 7; Micah vii. 6). Smiting or cursing him was punished by death (Ex. xxi. 15, 17; Lev. xx. 9).Deut. xxvii. 16 invokes a curse on any one who is disrespectful to his father. The vow made by an unmarried daughter (Num. xxx. 6) could be disallowed by her father. He was not allowed to sell her in slavery to a foreigner (Ex. xxi. 8). To this the Halakah adds the further restriction that the buyer must not be related to her in any of the degrees in which intermarriage is forbidden (Maimonides, "Yad," 'Abadim, iv. 4). The father's right to punish his children was restrihttps://jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/6037-fatherLORD'S PRAYER, THE - JewishEncyclopedia.comName given by the Christian world to the prayer which Jesus taught his disciples (Matt. vi. 9-13; Luke xi. 1-4). According to Luke the teaching of the prayer was suggested by one of Jesus' disciples who, on seeing him holding communion with God in prayer, asked him to teach them also to pray, as John the Baptist had similarly taught his disciples a certain form of prayer. Obviously, then, the latter was of a similar character. From the Talmudic parallels (Tosef., Ber. iii. 7; Ber. 16b-17a, 29b; Yer. Ber. iv. 7d) it may be learned that it was customary for prominent masters to recite brief prayers of their own in addition to the regular prayers; and there is indeed a certain similarity noticeable between these prayers and that of Jesus. As the following extracts from the Revised Version show, the prayer in Luke is much shorter than that in Matthew, from which it differs, too, in expression. Possibly both were in circulation among the early Christians; the one in Matthew, however, is of a later origin, as is shown below: Matthew. Luke. Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Father, Hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven so on earth. Thy Kingdom come. Give us this day our daily [Greek: apportioned or needful] bread. Give us day by day our daily [apportioned] bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And forgive us our sins: for we ourselves also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. [Addition in many manuscripts: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.] And bring us not into temptation. The prayer is a beautiful combination or selection of formulas of prayer in circulation among the Hasidæan circles; and there is nothing in it expressive of the Christian belief that the Messiah had arrived in the person of Jesus. On the contrary, the first and principal part is a prayer for the coming of the kingdom of God, exactly as is the Ḳaddish , with which it must be compared in order to be thoroughly understood. Original Form and Meaning. The invocation "Our Father" = "Abinu" or Abba (hence in Luke simply "Father") is one common in the Jewish liturgy (see Shemoneh 'Esreh , the fourth, fifth, and sixth benedictions, and comp. especially in the New-Year's ritual the prayer "Our Father, our King! Disclose the glory of Thy Kingdom unto us speedily"). More frequent in Hasidæan circles was the invocation "Our Father who art in heaven" (Ber. v. 1; Yoma viii. 9; Soṭah ix, 15; Abot v. 20; Tosef., Demai, ii. 9; and elsewhere: "Yehi raẓon mi-lifne abinu she-bashamayim," and often in the liturgy). A comparison with the Ḳaddish ("May His great name be hallowed in the world which He created, according to His will, and may He establish His Kingdom . . . speedily and at a near time"; see Baer, "'Abodat Yisrael," p. 129, note), with the Sabbath "Ḳedushshah" ("Mayest Thou be magnified and hallowed inhttps://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/10112-lord-s-prayer-theOne of the customs that was around during Jesus’ time was the recitation of a Jewish prayer called the Kaddish. What is particularly interesting about the Kaddish is that it bears a striking resemblance to the beginning of the Lord’s Prayer. The language between the two prayers is similar with parallels between the reverence of God’s name, the kingdom, and his will being highlighted. It is said that both the Kaddish and the Lord’s Prayer “spring from the same source,” and so the “essence” of both prayers is the same. The similarities are “more than linguistic” and support the theory that the Lord’s Prayer begins as an “adaptation of the Kaddish” that the disciples were familiar with, “but has been modified to deal with current issues.”Here is the text of the Half-Kaddish for comparison with the text of the Lord’s prayer (Matthew 6:9-10) above:“May his great name be magnified and made holy (amen) in the eternity which he created in his will. And may he establish his kingdom in your lifetime and during your days and in the lifetime of all of the House of Israel, swiftly and soon. Now say Amen. And may His great name be blessed for ever and ever. May He be blessed, praised, beautified, exalted, lifted up, adorned, raised up on high, and worshiped, Blessed be He. Over all blessings, songs, and praises and sorrows declared on earth. Now say Amen.”Why use the Kaddish when teaching the disciples a new way to pray? For hundreds of years the Jews had been petitioning God, in this prayer, to establish the coming kingdom during their lifetime, but it wasn’t until Jesus introduced the Lord’s Prayer that the coming kingdom took on a new meaning. In teaching the disciples a new way to pray, Jesus revised the Kaddish they were familiar with to show the Jews that the kingdom was indeed coming soon and it was going to happen in their lifetime. He not only gave us an example to follow, but he showed them the answer to the prayer the Jews had been praying for hundreds of years.Nabeel Quereshi vs. Ben ShapiroWhy did we pick a fight with Rabbinic Judaism? (Pod For Israel)The True Meaning of ChristmasMessianic Jewish HistoryThe Antichrist and The Orthodox Jewish MessiahWhen he began his adult ministry, Jesus would have cut a familiar figure. He fit the pattern of miracle-working prophets like Elijah and Elisha. He also fit the pattern of the many great rabbis and teachers who were emerging amid the tumult of that time. The great Rabbi Hillel lived in Jerusalem during the time of Herod, probably just before Jesus’s birth. The Rabbis Akiva, Tarfon, and Gamaliel, also giants in Jewish thought, emerged shortly after his death. Rabbi Hanina ben Dosa was a first-century healer rabbi and miracle worker who also lived in Galilee, about ten miles north of Nazareth.Like Jesus, Hanina chose a life of poverty. Like Jesus, he showed relatively little interest in legal and ritual matters, and concentrated on moral and spiritual questions. For example, Hanina teaches, “Any man whose fear of sin precedes his wisdom, his wisdom will endure; but if his wisdom precedes his fear of sin, his wisdom will not endure. “ Like Jesus, Hanina could fall into spiritual trances. There is a story of him praying so deeply that he was bit by a poisonous snake and did not notice. He didn’t die, but the snake did. “It is not the snake that kills, but sin,” he told his followers The adult Jesus seems at first in league with these other great teachers. He preserves the core of Judaism. His great commandment that you shall love your God with all your strength and love your neighbour as yourself comes straight out of Deuteronomy and Leviticus.But ultimately he stands apart from these figures. Jesus is not presenting himself as just another kind and learned rabbi. There is a story he tells about his own person that is different, more powerful and bizarre. He doesn’t fit into any group in the culture wars of his day. He sometimes offends the Pharisees and the Sadducees, but other times wins them over. He is uncategorizable. He transcends the fractious din.He is somehow playing a different game. He is taking all the traditional categories of Jewish thought and somehow seeing them differently, from a different vantage point, and fusing them together in new ways. He is at once a product of his time, but he is also offering a new paradigm, sparking a new gospel, and so is standing beyond his time. For example, all Jews refer to God as Abba, i.e. “the Father.” But when other Jewish groups do it, it sounds like a communal father, the founder and LORD of their people. When Jesus speaks of the Father it feels different. There is a direct mystical intensity to it—my own father. As Amy-Jill Levine puts it, when Jesus talks to Abba in Gethsemane “his address is entirely personal. He is not speaking on behalf of anyone but himself.” The category of Abba is transformed.The Refraction of Jewish IdeasAll Jews speak of a Messiah. But for Jews the word has a clear historical meaning. The messiah will bring about an earthly paradise in which nation will not lift up sword against nation. The Jewish messiah brings an end to politics and an end to history. Jesus the Messiah is a redeeming messiah, a healing messiah, one who casts out demons. In the healing of the sick, the raising of the dead, and the forgiveness of sin, Jesus provides a foretaste of the paradise to come. The category of the Messiah is transformed.Similarly, all Jews speak of purity and sanctification. For other Jews it was the tangible purity in the here and now, enacted physically on the outside. Jesus tends to speak from a purity that happens within. “There is nothing outside a person, entering in, that can defile one, but what comes out from a person defiles the person” (Mark 7:15). When we tell the story of the miracle at Cana, the turning water into wine, we always focus our attention on the wine. But in the Jewish context the water may have been the more important element, Chilton argues. The waters Jesus transformed were waters of purification. By turning them into wine, and having people consume them during the festivities, Jesus was demonstrating that purity could happen from the inside. The category of purity is also transformed.There’s one final truth that becomes clear about Jesus when you see him through the Messianic lens: He was a total badass. He lived in a crowded, angry world, and yet took on all comers from all sides. He faced stoning in Nazareth. He took on the debt-laden elite in Capernaum and ridiculed their banquets. John the Baptist was beheaded after he attracted a mass following. Jesus, undeterred, did the same thing and courted the same early death. “Think not that I am come to send peace on earth; I came not to send peace but a sword,” he declared, “For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother….And a man’s foes shall be they of his household” (Matthew 10:34–36). He was a prince of peace with a flair for conflict.Chilton describes the contradictions admirably in his book Rabbi Jesus: “What a weird combination he was! Both humble and proud, overflowing with compassion but adamant in his assertions of the terrible judgment of God. He seemed lost at times, the direction of his life unclear, but he then could turn around and flaunt his prophetic conviction. His certainties could be frightening.”His climactic confrontation at the temple was in character. Jesus entered Jerusalem at a time of power jostling between Roman and Jewish elites. Pilate’s power was ebbing. He had lost a mentor and protector back in Rome, who had fallen out of Caesar’s favour. The high priest of the temple, Caiaphas, took advantage of the moment to strengthen his position.The temple was the great gathering spot where people brought their animals for sacrifice. But the vast throng of animals produce piles of dung, which defiled the grounds. Pilgrims often lost their own animals amid the throng. So Caiaphas ruled that henceforth animals would not be brought from home; they’d be purchased in the Great Court. This was commerce that Caiaphas could control. When Jesus came to the Great Court and saw the new policy in place, he was appalled. He made a whip out of short cords and drove the merchants out of the temple, putting himself in direct conflict with Caiaphas and his police.Essentially what Jesus did was this: He walked into a complex network of negotiated and renegotiated settlements between various factions of the Jerusalem elite, and he challenged them in a stroke. We all know the story of the overturned tables in the temple, but when you see it from the perspective of Jewish history of that moment, you realize how many powerful parties Jesus was confronting all at once. His boldness is stunning.Or maybe there’s a better way to put it. When you see Jesus from the perspective of Jewish history of that moment, you see how many power structures he was simply circumventing. He was bringing access to the kingdom directly to the poor. He was offering a triumph directly to the downtrodden and outcast. There was a fractious social structure—a logic of contention in which a thousand factions and powers engaged themselves in an intricate and violent dance. He fit in with none, but pierced through them all.The Jerusalem lens gives us one way of seeing Jesus, like the Florence lens, the Managua lens, or the Oxford lens. But in one important way the Jerusalem lens is different from all the other lenses. It is the one on which all the other lenses depend. That’s because it is the prism within which the historical Jesus lived his actual life. It is the lens all of Jesus’s disciples used to see Jesus because they were Jews encountering another Jew.Christianity does not supersede Judaism. It does not replace it. But Judaism does precede Christianity and make it possible. There is no Jesus without Jews. There is no Son of God without God, who is the God of the Israelites. There are no beatitudes without the Ten Commandments and the 613 mitzvot. There is no Last Supper without Passover. There is no way to meet Jesus except as the Jew he was, one chosen among the chosen people.Jesus is inherently mysterious—a lion who is also a lamb. But he is also intelligible. And that’s because he lived an actual life in an actual historical context. Through the Jerusalem lens you see what a maelstrom that context was, with mud and sticks and stones and spears and insults and prophecy flying in all directions. You see Jesus up to his waist in the muck of it all. And yet you also see the powerful and ultimately triumphant word of God, which had been passed to the disciples and all the Israelites, friend and foe, through the Torah. Jesus is amid the muck and armed with the Word, and yet emerges as a figure ultimately alone—a vortex of spiritual forces converging in one person, no one else quite like him.The Bible is a collection of religious texts or scriptures sacred to Christians, Jews, Samaritans, Rastafari and others. Thanks to the spread of Christianity, it has become one of the most fundamental works, perhaps it is even key to understanding western civilization. Indeed, the Bible is a book like no other. It's a magnificent intertwining of poetry, philosophy, theology, history and moral truth.This sacred text can arguably be considered the most influential book ever published. It has influenced the way we think, our moral and spiritual beliefs, and it's impact can be seen worldwide. The Bible has also influenced English society through its impact on our language, on the words we use. Over 22,000 English words have their root in Hebrew. That's more than the roots of Greek, Latin, and French. According to The Guinness Book of World Records, since 1815 the Bible has sold approximately 2.5 billion copies and has been translated into more than 2,200 languages or dialects. However, it's true nature lies in the oral and scribal traditions of the Ancient Near-East.Thus we need to read it with the culture and time periods in mind. Something which I think many fail to understand is that the Old Testament, also known as the Hebrew Bible or the Tanakh (תָּנָ״ךְ‎, tānáḵ), which is sometimes also referred to as the Miqra (מִקְרָא, miq'rā), was not written from a western 21st century perspective. First off, the Bible is not a book but rather a collection of a number of individual texts. The Hebraic scriptures are comprised of the compiled volumes in their original Hebrew form, as according to the Jewish Orthodox Canon, which is believed to have existed between 8th-7th centuries B.C. and the 2nd-1st centuries B.C.What is the Tanakh? The Hebrew word itself is an acronym referring to the three separate divisions of the biblical canon into the 1. Torah (תּוֹרָה‎, “teachings”), 2. Neviim (נְבִיאִים,‎ “prophets”), and 3. Ketuvim (כְּתוּבִים‎, “writings”), which are the three major sections of the Hebrew Bible. The Tanakh is the founding document of the people of Israel, describing their origins, history and the complex mechanisms within Israelite society.Divisions, Why Is the Torah Divided into Five Books?, Torah Scroll Collection, The Dead Sea Scrolls｜Qumran DatabaseThese texts are almost exclusively in Biblical Hebrew, with a few passages in Biblical Aramaic instead (in the books of Daniel and Ezra, the verse Jeremiah 10:11, and some single words), and form the basis of textual material for the entire Christian Old Testament. The Hebrew Bible (Rabbinic edition) consists of 24 books total, which are essentially divided to equate for the same material found in the 39 books of the Protestant edition. There are also numerous extra-biblical sources, such as the apocrypha. The apocryphal books of the Bible, also referred to as Biblical Apocrypha (Greek: ἀπόκρυφος, apókryphos lit. 'hidden') are a collection of ancient texts thought to have been written some time between 200 B.C. and 400 A.D.Scribal TraditionsThe whole completed set of canonical Hebraic writings, known as the Sefer Torah, usually adds up to roughly around sixteen scrolls in total. Hebrew scrolls (סְפָרִים, səfarím) are traditionally made of parchment or sheepskin and written by a professional scribe, which is referred to as a Sofer, using quil and kosher ink.These scrolls were used by synagogues throughout Southern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East and each region has subtly different scribal traditions. Scrolls are made from animal skin, and the color is determined by the type of animal and method of curing the skin. The methods and animals used depend on the local resources, so color gives us a clue about where the scroll originally came from. For example, scrolls with a deep red color usually come from North Africa. As the scroll ages, the color may either fade or deepen slightly, but remains largely the same. The final parchment is called either gevil or klaf depending on the quality and preparation method. Many hides were needed to make the larger Torah scrolls. These hides get sewn together to form the full scroll. You can easily see the stitching on the back of such scrolls. Also see:Scribal traditions of "ancient" Hebrew scrollsScribal traditions of "ancient" Hebrew scrolls posted on 2014-08-10 In 2006, I saw the dead sea scrolls in San Diego. The experience changed my life. I realized I knew nothing about ancient Judea, and decided to immerse myself in it. I studied biblical Hebrew and began a collection of Hebrew scrolls. a pile of Torah scrolls Each scroll is between 100 to 600 years old, and is a fragment of the Torah . These scrolls were used by synagogues throughout Southern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. As we’ll see in a bit, each region has subtly different scribal traditions. But they all take their Torah very seriously. The first thing that strikes me about a scroll is its color. Scrolls are made from animal skin, and the color is determined by the type of animal and method of curing the skin. The methods and animals used depend on the local resources, so color gives us a clue about where the scroll originally came from. For example, scrolls with a deep red color usually come from North Africa. As the scroll ages, the color may either fade or deepen slightly, but remains largely the same. The final parchment is called either gevil or klaf depending on the quality and preparation method. The four scrolls below show the range of colors scrolls come in: 4 Torah scrolls side by side with different ages My largest scroll is about 60 feet long. Here I have it partially stretched out on the couch in my living room: Torah scroll stretched out on couch The scroll is about 300 years old, and contains most of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers. A complete Torah scroll would also have Genesis and Deuteronomy and be around 150 feet long. Sadly, this scroll has been damaged throughout its long life, and the damaged sections were removed. As you can imagine, many hides were needed to make these large scrolls. These hides get sewn together to form the full scroll. You can easily see the stitching on the back of the scroll: back of a Torah scroll Also notice how rough that skin is! The scribes (for obvious reasons) chose to use the nice side of the skin to write on. Here is a front end, rotated view of the same seam above. Some columns of text are separated at these seems, but some columns are not. front of Torah seam Animal hides come in many sizes. The hide in this image is pretty large and holds five columns of text: 5 panels of parchment But this hide is smaller and holds only three columns: 3 panels of parchment The coolest part of these scrolls is their calligraphy. Here’s a zoomed in look on one of the columns of text above: zoomed in Hebrew Torah scroll There’s a lot to notice in this picture: The detail is amazing. Many characters have small strokes decorating them. These strokes are called tagin (or crowns in English). A bit farther down the page we’ll see different ways other scribal traditions decorate these characters. Because of this detail in every letter, a scribe (or sopher ) might spend the whole day writing without finishing a single piece of parchment. Thttps://izbicki.me/blog/ancient-hebrew-torah-scrolls.htmlThe ancient scribes of the Holy Land were a small minority in an overwhelmingly illiterate and oral-based culture. It was these scribes who formatted the oral traditions of the Jewish people into scrolls. Scribes would sometimes edit independent narrations into books and also created new compositions. Some of these scribes appear to have belonged to the priestly class, a landless tribe with the time and resources to become engaged in scholarly matters. Other scribes, such as the record-keepers, “historians,” and letter-writers in the royal palaces and urban administrative centers, were affiliated with the ancient equivalent of professional guilds.Modern scholars are divided concerning the existence of scribal schools in Israel during the Iron Age (1200–539 B.C.E.). But the eventual standardization of the Hebrew letter forms and writing system between the eighth and sixth centuries B.C.E. would presumably have given rise to codified rules and principles of language that scribes would then have learned. The education of scribes in ancient Israel was supported at least in part by the state and the Temple cult, although some scribal arts could have been taught within a small number of families. Our best evidence for scribal activity in ancient Judaism, and its relation to the Hebrew Bible, comes from the witness of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Discovered beginning in 1947 and dating from approximately 250 B.C.E. to 68 C.E., the Dead Sea Scrolls from Qumran have yielded copies of every “biblical” book except Esther, and multiple copies and versions of certain books, such as Psalms, Deuteronomy, and Isaiah.Some 220 of the 980 scrolls recovered from the caves along the northwest shore of the Dead Sea are “biblical,” meaning they contain fragments of what would later become the Hebrew Bible.The fact that scribes, editors, and copyists were not wedded to “authenticity,” or to the idea that word-for-word accuracy maintained the sacredness of a text, is clear in the innumerable variations in the early source materials that eventually became known as “the Bible.” This explains why the Hebrew text of Gen 1:2 states that “God ceased on the seventh day,” while the Septuagint and other ancient versions (the Samaritan and the Peshitta) reflect a text that says, “God ceased on the sixth day.” Similarly, the Masoretic Text of Exod 1:5 states that 70 descendants of Jacob came down to Egypt, while the Septuagint, two Dead Sea Scroll fragments, and some other witnesses offer the number 75. In most versions of Isa 6:2, the word “holy” is found three times, but the great Isaiah Scroll from Qumran translates it only twice: “Holy, holy is the LORD of hosts.” A careful comparison of the biblical text’s ancient attestations shows such “small” variations in virtually every verse, indicating that copyists through the late Second Temple period did not view themselves as Xerox machines or believe that they must reproduce texts exactly and precisely.Who Wrote the Bible?Dr. Michael S. Heiser: Misconceptions About Biblical InspirationInspiration & Inerrancy of the TextBiblical ArchaeologyAbout Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Biblical Archaeology - YouTubehttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mr9ZTZb3TUqxi2svB3PUHvj-9io2RL5Alleged Bible Errors RefutedAbout Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Alleged Bible Errors Refuted - YouTubehttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mr9ZTZb3TVnj0QVWnMTMzmpvuFqCpIvBible Contradictions RefutedAbout Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Bible Contradictions Refuted - YouTubehttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mr9ZTZb3TXRZs52bpnVfiPM9TD_UkfoThe Truth About GenesisAbout Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features The Truth About Genesis - YouTubehttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsYCe6PgQNj0nYYSxeAzHuDflxRQ_V69tThis type of inexact copying, whether in the case of books appearing in fundamentally different editions or in words differing here and there, quite possibly had its origin in the oral culture that originally produced what became the Bible. In most such cultures, people were not expected to memorize the “text” exactly, but had the liberty to switch around elements of the story, to embellish, to adjust length for particular performance contexts, and certainly to paraphrase. This may help explain why even when written down, “biblical texts” were much more flexible in their contents and phraseology than we might have imagined.Indeed, we can even point to examples from the Dead Sea Scrolls, such as the Genesis Apocryphon and Jubilees, which translate the “Bible” and rewrite it extensively. These too reflect a milieu in which texts that became the Bible were extremely flexible. This means that the Bible does not rely on, nor is it concerned with, any sort of exact inerrent precision to detail, all that matters is that the general message gets across. It is inspired, God didn't write it, people under the influence of God did. The problem with pastors is that they make the Bible into something it never claimed to be. Textual variants are entirely to be expected, that's just a part of the well-established scribal traditions. Moreover, just because different scribes have their own take doesn't mean they're corrupting the overall message, rather quite the contrary, more ideas and interpretations, as well as revisions, make the text richer and more insightful. That's not “bad” at all, it's how ancient authorship is supposed to work. It would be very concerning if this were not the case. I don't see any problem with it.Exegesis, Context, and Cultural BackgroundThe Torah is not a book of commandments that includes occasional stories, but rather it is a narrative that happens to also include commandments. The books of the Torah form a large narrative framework, and this begins with the story of the Garden of Eden, thereby concluding with the death of Moses before conquering the Promised Land. This framework points to the unity of the Torah, and helps us analyze and discover the true, central theme of the narrative.This is going to be news to many people, but the fact that you may have read the Bible in plain English doesn't make you an expert at it. This might be confusing, however from an anthropological perspective this makes perfect sense. Ancient Near Eastern cultures are what scholars and anthropologists refer to as "high context" cultures. High context cultures are those that communicate in ways that are implicit and rely heavily on context. This is in contrast to "low context" cultures (such as our own), which rely on explicit verbal communication. High context cultures are collectivist, value interpersonal relationships, and have members that form stable, close relationships. I hold that no translation is perfect and that to resolve certain scriptural issues we need to go to the original language and read the Bible in it's original Ancient Near Eastern context. Most American and European interpreters come at the biblical texts with a low-context set of assumptions and ways of thinking. However, Hillsdale College professor of English, Justin A. Jackson states in his course on Genesis:“If you don't know how to read Biblical poetry, if you don't know the formal qualities of parallelism and expansion, you are missing out on one third of the Hebrew Bible.”Israeli expert scholar Dr. Eli Lizorkin Eyzenberg holds an M.Div. degree in Christian Theology from the Reformed Theological Seminary (2000), and M.Phil. degree in Bible Interpretation (2008). He holds a Ph.D. in Ancient Cultures from Stellenbosch University (2011). Additional studies include doctoral and postdoctoral studies at the University of Pennsylvania, Leiden University, Princeton Theological Seminary and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. As he famously stated:“The Bible does not need to be rewritten, but it needs to be carefully reread. Join us, as we discover the hidden depths of meaning behind the Jewish scriptures, sometimes even venturing into completely uncharted territory as we consider the implications of other surrounding texts.”Dr. Michael Heiser also notes:“Seeing the Bible through the eyes of an ancient reader requires shedding the filters of our traditions and presumptions.”Likewise, Dr. John Walton, author of the ‘Lost World of The Bible’ series, once pointed out:“The Old World science found in the Bible would not be considered “wrong” or “false” as much as it would just offer a perspective from a different vantage point. Even today we can consider it true that the sky is blue, that the sun sets and that the moon shines. But we know that these are scientifically misleading statements. Science, however, simply offers one way of viewing the world, and it does not have a corner on truth. The Old World science in the Bible offers the perspective of the earthbound observer.”Also, as Clark H. Pinnock states:“The lesson to be learned here is the principle of allowing the Bible to say what it wants to say and not impose our imperialistic agendas onto it, squeezing it into our molds.”This issue is also addressed in the book How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart, we read:“The historical context, which will differ from book to book, has to do with several matters: the time and culture of the author and audience, that is, the geographical, topographical, and political factors that are relevant to the author's setting; and the historical occasion of the book, letter, psalm, prophetic oracle, or other genres. All such matters are especially important for understanding.”It's not that English translations are bad. They serve a purpose and you can rely upon them for a basic understanding of the text. However, we must nevertheless acknowledge that the contextual background for the biblical texts lies not in western culture, but in the Ancient Near East. Thus you shouldn't force a low context reading into a high context text.The problem with translations is that they interpret, sometimes incorrectly. What you need to keep in mind is that the ancient texts were never written in English, they were written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.The interesting thing about biblical Hebrew as well as other semitic languages (such as Aramaic and Akkadian) is that it is very common to find frequent usage of double—and even triple—entendres. An entendre is a figure of speech or a particular way of wording that is devised to have simultaneous definitions at the same time. Because the Hebrew language is an action oriented language rather than descriptive, it is prolific with verbs. When a Hebrew verb is conjugated in a sentence it identifies person, number, gender, tense, mood and voice. Being able to understand these different aspects of Hebrew verbs—while not essential for basic interpretation—it is very helpful when studying any given Hebrew text. Entendres also play into the nature of the language as a whole. This type of wordplay is extremely common among Ancient Near Eastern cultures. One such example being the term נחש in Genesis 3:Now, am I saying that learning the original languages guarantees that you'll understand the Bible? No. Although it’s useful to know the words themselves, we mustn't forget the cultural connotations and backgrounds. There’s also the huge background of Hebrew and Greek philosophy and society that leads to special and unique connotations that, if you do not take into account, can you lead you to some severely askew biblical views. What I'm getting at here is studying the original languages gives us a greater chance at better understanding the context, which is very critical.Understanding The Biblical World: Cultural and Historical Context ExplainedUnderstanding The Biblical World: High VS. Low Context CulturesUnderstanding The Biblical World: Cosmology of the Ancient Near EastThe Forgotten Story of Iran in the BibleWhy are the Torah's Commandments so Cruel? - ONE FOR ISRAEL Ministryhttps://youtu.be/-jFdtbOvnyM Capital punishment by stoning!? By hanging!? By burning at the stake!? Sometimes to the modern reader the maximum penalties in the Old Testament may seem cruel, barbaric or primitive. On the other hand, our system of punishment in modern day western society would be regarded as weak, too soft and ridiculous in the eyes of those […]https://www.oneforisrael.org/bible-based-teaching-from-israel/why-are-the-torahs-commandments-so-cruel/Is God a Moral Monster?: Making Sense Of The Old Testament God: Copan, Paul: 9780801072758: Amazon.com: Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/God-Moral-Monster-Making-Testament/dp/0801072751The Tanakh consists of several divisions sub-divisions, each with a different purpose. It's not all one book but a compilation of independent sources. Some are spiritual, others poetic, and many are regarded as historical literature, such as that dealing with the Babylonian captivity. In other words the Bible is a literary masterpiece rich with deep hidden meaning that sometimes requires an exegetical approach. Knowing the context of what is written in the Ancient texts is vital to understanding the difficult sections in Scripture, so it would be wise if one were to take a step back in order to gain a better understanding of the theological, political, social, cultural and historical context in which it was written. The Biblical narratives include moral, ceremonial and social codes of conduct that are not applicable today. However there are also laws which are not constrained to any kind of historical or cultural background.Religion Does Not Conflict With Science!I think that one of the biggest problems for modern Christians is that they mistake the Bible for a science textbook—something the Bible itself never claims to be. God is both the author of the natural world but also the world of the metaphysical. The focus of biblical points is theology and philosophy, not science. Therein lies the most important distinction we need to make. When science and the Bible don't seem to align it's not because there's something wrong with the Bible, rather it's because we're misunderstanding what is actually being read.According to Dr. Bruce Riley Ashford, “Scripture does make statements that can be investigated and either affirmed or denied by scientists.” However, the Bible often explains things conceptually—it was written in such a way that the world could be understood regardless of how well you understand human anatomy, the cosmos, or the nature that surrounds you every day. As Ashford puts it:“[the Bible] does not use technical or scientific language and it does not give scientific theories. Instead, it uses language that would be accessible to persons who are observing the world from an ordinary human standpoint.”When what we can observe about the world changes, sometimes our interpretation of Scripture has to change, too. In Every Square Inch: An Introduction to Cultural Engagement for Christians, Ashford shows how historically, our interpretations of Scripture have changed with major scientific discoveries—while the Word and the world have remained the same.“. . . centuries ago many theologians thought that the Earth was square, based on biblical texts referring to the ‘corners’ of the Earth. However, scientists have demonstrated beyond doubt that the world is not square, and theologians now realize that the biblical authors used ‘corners of the Earth’ language metaphorically.”Some people see science and religion as mutually opposing sides. However, this is simply not true. Science is the pursuit of advanced knowledge through rigorous observation and experimentation that produces empirical evidence to support or refute hypotheses. It is firmly grounded in the laws of the universe in which we live and has no concern for things that are believed to supersede these laws. Science is about the observation of the natural world. Religion, on the other hand, is more of a quest to aspire to the ideals laid out by a particular deity. It does not concern itself with deepening understanding of the universe we live in, but rather the understanding of a perceived existence that exists beyond the universe as we observe it. Religion is about the metaphysical. As such it matches far more with philosophy, using logic and reason as opposed to relying solely on empirical sense data.Science, properly defined, is not what philosophers or logicians call "Truth". It is the systematic study of the normal behavior of the observable universe. It rests on the assumption that our physical observations are internally consistent, and that if we carefully and systematically study the relationships between various observations, we can learn much of how the physical world around us functions. This permits us to do many wonderful things, we can create buildings, bridges and other structures that will stand up to great loads and traffic for long periods of time. Machines to do our bidding and carry us quickly and safely to distant places, cures for diseases that used to plague mankind, greatly increased crop yields, cheap and plentiful electric power and many other things.Thus, we should say that "Science Works". This is not the same thing as saying that "Science is True". With great scientific advance has come another concept. "Materialism," or more specifically "Scientific Materialism" otherwise known as "Naturalism." It is the belief that all of reality is composed of physical particles that obey natural laws. If accepted rigorously, it rules out not only "God" and "miracles", but also, technically, it rules out a belief in an independent and self-aware human mind. The "Mind", according to Materialists, is an "epiphenomenon" (basically, an illusion) that arises from complex cerebral electro-chemistry.Thus, likewise, a true Materialist will rule out what most people think of as "free will". The genuine power to make uncoerced, unpredictable choices between equally-possible and mutually-exclusive alternatives, and to "force" such choices onto the physical stream of cause-and-effect that is going on around us. In other words, the power to truly "make the future become other than what it would have been". This implies that our minds that do the choosing are, themselves, somehow "outside" or above the stream of physical causality, choosing this or that for "reasons" (rather than "causes") that are not, themselves, part of the whole stream. A sound and logical Materialist will, frankly, reject this idea on first principles. Yet the whole human experience, and the thinking of probably the vast majority of the human race over the centuries, is that we most certainly do have "free will". In fact, most people would say that it is one of the most obvious truths about humanity, and that conscious human behavior cannot be understood at all without invoking it.But all of that springs up from "Materialism", which is a philosophical position, not "Science Itself". Science itself does not ask "Do people have free will?" It only asks "If I (via free will or whatever) pick up a baseball and throw it at such-and-so velocity and angle, what path will it follow through the air?" And that does not require that I ask about motives, perceptions or "free will". It takes a measurable starting point, and makes what it hopes to be accurate and repeatable predictions about measurable results. Science does not say that "If I can't measure it, then it doesn't exist". It only says that "If I can't measure it, then I cannot make any useful predictions about its consequences." Materialism, however, amounts to the assertion that "If it can't be physically measured (either directly or indirectly) then, for all practical purposes, it does not exist". Such a notion is extremely irrational and logically incoherent, one is far better off learning how to develop a first rate philosophical mind so they can actually grasp what "Truth" really is.Are science and Christianity at war? - Common-questionsSome people see science and religion as enemies, at war for leadership in our modern culture. 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