
Blogging Theology
Blogging Theology is a channel discussing comparative religion by Paul Williams, a blogger and bibliophile based in London and the South of France.
Latest episodes

Oct 12, 2023 • 37min
Big News for Islam and Science with Dr Shoaib Ahmed Malik
Announcement at 31:19 https://stmarystwickenham.academia.edu/ShoaibMalikBEngPGCEMScPhDEngineeringPhDTheologyFISSRSFHEAContact Dr Shoaib: smalik@mishkahu.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 11, 2023 • 3h 33min
Islam's Solution to Nihilism: with Yusuf Ponders
https://sapienceinstitute.org/islam-nihilism/Chapters:Introduction: 00:00-09:17Part 1: Beginning to Understand Nihilism: 09:18-25:10Part 2: The Causes & Effects of Nihilism: 25:11-2:09:41Part 3: Overcoming Obstacles: 2:09:42-2:31:00Part 4: Islam as an Antidote: 2:31:01-endSupport Blogging Theology on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 42min
Finishing The Impossible State with Imam Tom
Visit Utica Masjid: https://www.youtube.com/@UTICAMASJIDSupport Blogging Theology on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologyMy Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GB00:00 📚 Imam Tom discusses the book "The Impossible State" by Wael B. Hallaq and its relevance to modern society.02:12 🏛️ Modern nation-states aim to produce obedient and productive citizens through various institutions.11:26 💡 The ideal modern citizen is characterized by submission to the state's ruling order and productivity.15:38 📖 State education shapes modern subjects, emphasizing productivity and conformity.21:08 🚺 The state promotes specific values, affecting women's roles and self-perception.28:27 👪 The family's role has shifted from a moral collective to a unit of production influenced by the nation-state.30:16 👥 The state assumes the role of the father in the family, deciding children's education, often at odds with traditional values.33:04 🌐 Nationalism displaces other identities and becomes the primary identity in modern nation-states.37:26 💼 Materialistic views in modern nation-states can lead to secularization.44:10 ⚖️ Islamic subjectivity differs from modern nation-states in legislation, historical experience, and education.49:13 🕌 Sharia unifies legality and morality.01:10:06 🏫 Decentralized and independent education is crucial in Islamic governance.01:21:17 💰 Islam's economy safeguards Deen (religion), life, intellect, family, and wealth.01:25:17 🗺️ Instrumentally using the nation-state is problematic; it's imbued with Western Enlightenment values.01:29:24 🤝 The nation-state assumes an anthropocentric perspective of sovereignty, contrary to Islamic theology.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 39min
Sin & Salvation in Islam and Christianity: with Shaykh Fahad Tasleem
Shaykh Fahad Tasleem explores sin and salvation in Islam and Christianity. They discuss the portrayal of God, the consequences of Adam and Eve's actions, suffering and its role in spiritual growth, and the narratives of Adam and Eve in both religions. They also explore the subjective nature of salvation and recommend further resources for exploration.

Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 18min
A Subtle Historical Miracle in the Qur’an’s Account of the Exodus with Dr Louay Fatoohi
Dr Louay Fatoohi's new YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@louay.fatoohiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 31, 2023 • 2h 53min
Was Fatima (ra) Murdered? Debunking a Prevalent Shia Belief: with Abdullah Al-Rabbat
Abdullah’s Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/Ibn_RabbatAbdullah’s books can be purchased here https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AAbdullah+Al-Rabbat&s=relevancerank&text=Abdullah+Al-Rabbat&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 Chapters:Introduction & Methodological Considerations: 00:00-37:10Warranted Precaution: 37:11-57:03What Actually Happened?: 57:04-2:20:51Kitāb Sulaym ibn Qays and its Issues: 2:20:52-2:55:57Conclusion: 2:55:58-endSupport Blogging Theology on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 31, 2023 • 56min
God and Time in Islamic Thought: A Dialogue with Dr Ramon Harvey & Dr Ryan Mullins
The University of Lucerne's Online Master's in Philosophy, Theology and Religions (PhilTeR): https://www.unilu.ch/en/faculties/faculty-of-theology/institutes-and-research-units/theirs/online-masters/?gclid=CjwKCAjwv8qkBhAnEiwAkY-ahuDAkAmxOe8P5pBIYSWnD5fMA5v-fOuriFIshUSY3fnvCXh9Z_0fYxoCADQQAvD_BwE#section=c144231https://www.rtmullins.com/Publisher page for Dr Ramon Harvey's book (including Open Access): https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-transcendent-god-rational-world.htmlhttps://ramonharvey.com/archives/Support Blogging Theology on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologyMy Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GBSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 16, 2023 • 2h 9min
An Islamic Philosophical Critique of Transgenderism with Shaykh Hasan Spiker
Shaykh Hasan Spiker, an Islamic philosopher, discusses transgenderism and its violation of human nature, critiquing materialist ideologies and analyzing influential thinkers. The podcast delves into Descartes' philosophy, exploring the Cartesian split between subjectivity and objectivity. It also explores concepts like pure being, pure nothingness, and determinate beings. The discussion extends to Hegel's Christianity, John Paul Sutt and transgenderism, and existentialism. The podcast critiques traditional family and gender imposition, explores the connection between chaotic lifestyles and philosophical theories, and discusses the metaphysical truth of gender. It delves into the origins and nature of gender, the concept of gender complementarity in human nature, and recommends resources on transgenderism.

Aug 16, 2023 • 1h 17min
Did Jesus' first followers think he was God? With Dr. James Tabor (part 2)
The Gospel of Q document that people can download as a PDF and print out for study: https://jamestabor.com/try-reading-the-gospel-of-q-based-on-luke/James Tabor on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg2vrLOhBWk7ZQy3pnzIYgQ Blog: https://jamestabor.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 16, 2023 • 1h 46min
Can Muslims Imitate Non-Muslims? An Islamic Examination with Professor Youshaa Patel
The Muslim Difference: Defining the Line between Believers and Unbelievers from Early Islam to the Present: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Muslim-Difference-Defining-Believers-Unbelievers/dp/0300248962/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28ANZYHBETKQ8&keywords=The+Muslim+Difference&qid=1691765586&sprefix=the+muslim+difference%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-1Academia articles: https://lafayette.academia.edu/YoushaaPatelDiscounted audiobook: https://www.audiobooks.co.uk/audiobook/muslim-difference-defining-the-line-between-believers-and-unbelievers-from-early-islam-to-the-present/629520Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy