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It’s not clear why a god who was worshiped in Syria and Iraq should become the most prominent god in Mecca, or why Allah later overtook Hubal as chief of the Meccan pantheon by the time of Muhammad.Continue Reading

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Petra, a center of religion and trade just one hundred miles from Jerusalem, was a perfect location for the Fallen to launch their new cult.Continue Reading

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The Quran and hadiths describe Mecca as a city in a valley with a “rain water passage” between two mountains, where grass and trees once grew—none of which is supported by archaeology.Continue Reading

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IT’S EASY to criticize the Hebrews of Moses’ day for their lack of faith. After all, hadn’t they seen the plagues that compelled Egypt to let them go, the parting of the Red Sea, and the manna that miraculously appeared six days a week?

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