In previous years, ISIS and their ilk have dominated media headlines. The public’s conscious has been loaded with affiliations between nefarious terrorist groups, and the religion of Islam, or at least some interpretations of it. ISIS are well aware of this, and exploit this through their toxic propaganda, in which they attempt to claim the…
Tag: Christianity
Human nature and monasticism: thoughts on Karen Armstrong’s autobiography
I chanced upon Karen Armstrong’s autobiography, Through the Narrow Gate, whilst browsing a charity shop. I heard that Karen is a highly regarded commentator on religion, but did not know much about her otherwise. This alone would not have been enough for me to purchase the book. What enticed me to purchase the book was…