The leaders of Mecca had their monopoly and rule over the common people. Islam teaches equality of all human beings irrespective of their worldly status. They worshiped many idols, whereas Islam teaches to worship only One Almighty God. Therefore, they tried to prevent the spread of Islam.
their traditions and businesses
People of Mecca were idol worshippers. They wer plunged into the darknss of ignorance. They were drunkards, gamblers, cheaters and superstitious. They buried their daughters alive and had no respect for women. They exploited the poor and the weak. They followed no rule. Their motto was, "Might is right."
When the last Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) preached the message of Almighty Allah inviting the Meccans to worship only One Almighty Allah, to be honest, truthful, fair, and straightforward in their dealings, they turned against him. They were not ready to change their traditions, culture and the power over the poor and the slaves. They felt a threat.
he was the son of a prostitute
It was against his teachings. He believed everybody was equal.
Buddha rejected the idea of the caste system and the influence of gods in man's progress towards enlightenment.
To reject its teachings as being non-biblical and decide not to follow them.
yes
In the Bible, it was apparently money changing in the Temple.
Cultural openness or receptivity refers to being willing to welcome and learn from ideas, beliefs, and practices that have origins in different cultures. It involves having an open mind and a willingness to engage with different perspectives in order to broaden one's understanding and knowledge of the world around them.
Most scientists originally reject the theory of continental drift since it did clearly explain continents would move. This is a theory that has been established by Wegener and did not get good support initially.
Jesus was falsely charged with sedition against Caesar. (Luke 23:2; John 19:12)
Some religious ideas that oppose accepted church teachings include beliefs in multiple gods, the rejection of organized religion as a means to connect with the divine, and the idea that salvation can be achieved through personal spiritual experiences rather than adherence to specific doctrines or rituals.
Probably Lee Strobel. His work is rife with logical fallacy.
will reject - I will reject his applicationgoing to reject - They are going to reject my applicationam /is /are rejecting + time phrase. - They are rejectinghis application tomorrow