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Durie writes that profound contrasts exist in Islam and Christianity in their understanding of the identity of God. These have far-reaching implications, affecting attitudes, ethics and politics. Durie's book could not have been more timely.

(1st to 55th Pope was referred at the previous post). 56. St. JOHN II (Rome), 2 Jan 533 - 8 May 535. 57. St. AGAPITUS (Rome), 13 May 535 - 22 Apr 536. 58. St. SILVERIUS (Frosinone), 1 Jun 536 - 11 Nov 537, a martyr. 59. VIGILIUS (Rome), 29 Mar 537 - 7 Jun 555. 60. PELAGIUS 1 (Rome), 16 Apr 556 - 4th Mar 561. 61. JOHN Ill (Rome), 17 Jul 561 -13 Jul 574. 62. BENEDICT I (Rome), 2 Jun 575 - 30 Jul 579. 63. PELAGIUS II (Rome), 26 Nov 579 - 7 Feb 590. 64....

Religion may be a survival mechanism. Ian Semple investigates whether we are born to believe. First, some figures. Last year a poll found that 85 per cent of Americans believe God created the universe. In Nigeria, 98 per cent claimed always to have believed in God, while nine out of 10 Indonesians said they would die for their God or religious beliefs, says the ICM Research survey, which questioned 10,000 people. In Ireland, 87 per cent of the population believe in God, a survey by the Market Research Bureau of Ireland found in January. Rather than rocking their faith, 19...

We all understand seed produces after it's own kind. If you plant pumpkin seeds you're going to get a pumpkin, if you plant cucumber seeds you're going to get cucumbers, etc. This makes sense doesn't it? Even wheat seeds found in the pyramids and planted produced wheat. Jesus says that the seed is the Word of God. Paul taught a person the Word of God and he became a Christian. Peter taught a person the Word of God and he became a Christian. The Word of God makes a Christian. If you ask someone about their religion and they say...

A conversation with Rabbi Mayer Schiller July 13th 2000 (left of picture) has been a friend of the Third Way movement since its formation in 1990. This year he spent the Twelfth Week of July in Ulster. Here he is in conversation with Ulster Nation editor David Kerr (on right). The full version of this interview appears in issue 32 of Third Way magazine, To get your copy, see our For Sale page. DAVID KERR. Would you describe yourself as a cultural conservative? RABBI MAYER SCHILLER. Well, certainly as far as contemporary terminology goes that’s an accurate description, although what...