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The Bible Undressed

A doctor dissects the Holy Books...
…now with the Qur’an, too!…

…and exposes stuff you won’t hear in Sunday School or mosque!

An Infidel Reads the Qur’an

(I suggest starting at Q001)

Q019: Sura 19: Mary!

March 1, 2026

Mary the mother of Jesus is highly regarded in Islam. See what Muhammad says about her giving birth to Jesus. If God caused the pregnancy does that make Jesus the Son of God?
74: Does God care what we wear?

February 22, 2026

Do you have to cover your head in synagogue or church? Or all the time? And wear tassels? Is jewelry forbidden? Is this just more religious regulations on our lives?
73: The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus

February 8, 2026

Do you know the story of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus? Is it fact or fable? How does one decide which religious stories are true or are just “fan fiction?”
Q018: Sura 18: The Cave

January 25, 2026

Some odd stories from Muhammad. But ultimately did Muhammad and Jesus teach the same core principles? Did they agree on the two greatest commandments?
71: Does God care what you eat?

January 18, 2026

Does God care what kind of food you eat? Most religions says so. Why? Why does it matter what kind of hoof the animal has? Can food make us ‘unclean?’
17: The Night Journey

January 4, 2026

An odd story and some good teachings. Why do believers tend to divide themselves based on differences rather than coming together based on common beliefs?
16: The Bee!

December 7, 2025

Is the bee evidence for God? But which god? How do we know which prophet is truly speaking for the creator god?
Q015. Sura 15: Al-Hijr, and the Satan

November 9, 2025

Muhammad issues more warnings and tells us about the devil, named Iblis. Why is the devil allowed to exist and terrorize people?
Q014. Sura 14: Abraham

November 2, 2025

Muhammad writes of Abraham who is said to be the father of Isaac ancestor of the Jews and Ishmael the ancestor of the Arabs. So should Jews and Muslims treat each other as brothers rathe than enemies?
Q013. Sura 13: Thunder!

October 19, 2025

Muhammad appeals to natural theology as proof of God as did the apostle Paul. Is this a valid argument for God? What are the problems with such an approach?
Q012. Sura 12: Joseph

October 5, 2025

Muhammad has his own version of the story of Joseph. Do his tweaks mean anything special? What is he saying about lustful women and centralized government?
Q011. Sura 11: Hud

September 21, 2025

Muhammad discusses prophets like Hud and Noah and himself. Do such prophets offer any evidence that they speak from God? Do natural disasters prove anything about God?
Q010. Sura 10: Jonah

September 7, 2025

Why does Muhammad sometimes use Biblical stories to make his point? How does he use the story of Jonah?
Q009. Sura 9: Repentance

August 24, 2025

Muhammad says Allah will accept those who repent – but only after a lot of warnings about disobedience. This sura appears to be a continuation from sura 8.
Q008. Sura 8: Battle Gains

August 10, 2025

Is there such a thing as a righteous war? How do you divide up the spoils of a holy war?
Q007. Sura 7: The Heights

July 27, 2025

No – not In The Heights depicted in the musical and movie. Rather a barrier between Paradise and the Fire. Which side will you come down on?
Q006. Sura 6: Livestock

July 13, 2025

Why won’t pagans believe? How do you know your religion is the correct one? And more about food.
Q005. Sura 5: The Feast

June 29, 2025

What do you think about religious food regulations? When is violence again infidels justified? What did Muhammad think about Jesus?
Q004. Sura 4: Women

June 15, 2025

What are the rights of women and orphans? What does Muhammad think about Jesus? Should Islam and Judaism and Christianity be fighting like enemies or talking as siblings?
Q003. Sura 3: The Family of ‘Imran

June 1, 2025

Did Muhammad know stories about Jesus and Mary that most Christians do not know?
Q002b. Sura 2: The Cow. Part 2.

May 25, 2025

Continuing with Sura 2, What is the Ka’ba? General rules for living a righteous life. Regulations about fighting one’s enemies.
Q002a. Sura 2: The Cow. Part 1.

May 25, 2025

The cow? A curious title as Muhammad begins his revelation from God (Allah).
Q001. The Qur’an: Intro and Sura 1

May 23, 2025

What is the Qur’an? Who wrote it? Its first chapter.