The Parousia-Expectation: Does It Impact Evangelization

by Irfan Iftekhar

The academic study of religion takes place in a secular rather than a faith-based context. Since it aims to understand religion from a perspective that can be shared by all, and limits itself to evidence that is available to all, one will not be required to try to prove or refute particular religious beliefs. It is important not to let personal religious beliefs influence conclusions. In the context of academic writing, neither faith nor tradition constitutes an adequate basis for an...