Tag: Unity

  • The Mahdi’s Quest: A Hero’s Journey to Justice and Unity

    Abstract: This paper posits that the Islamic eschatological narrative of the Mahdi is a pristine articulation of the human monomyth, or “Hero’s Journey,” as identified by Joseph Campbell. It moves beyond a structural comparison to propose a new interpretive framework: Need-Based Morality (NBM). Through this lens, the Mahdi’s quest is revealed not merely as a…

  • From Crisis to Cohesion: How Apocalyptic Beliefs Build Strong Communities

    From Crisis to Cohesion: How Apocalyptic Beliefs Build Strong Communities

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    Introduction Throughout history, communities facing extreme crises have often found an unlikely source of strength and solidarity in shared apocalyptic beliefs. When societies fracture or persecute a subgroup, that marginalized group may embrace visions of the world’s imminent end – eschatological narratives promising divine justice and a new order. Far from leading to despair, such…