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What are your thoughts on Islam ?

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Darrell C

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Zaatar71 said:
What should we do with islam here in America?
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The same thing we do for all unbelievers: witness to them.

I do not view Islam as a "counterfeit," because it doesn't try to replicate Christianity. It is a cult, as every group that misidentifies Jesus Christ is. But we are called to love those who hate and persecute us, to preach to them the Gospel just as we should to any other cult. And like most cults, you're going to find people who "grew up in it." You'll find people who are associated because, well, the people are just so nice. People who were mistreated by "Christians." By Christian parents. By a society they couldn't relate to. But still people who need Christ.

God bless.
 
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JesusFan

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Zaatar71 said:
What should we do with islam here in America?
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Witness to Muslims, and be strong in approach, as they respect boldness, and do NOT like them gain a foothold like over in England , as that allows them to try to set up Shria Law, which NONE should ever want to be under
 
Dr. Bob

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Have had next to no contact with muslims. Did take Comparative Religions students when I taught at Pillsbury Baptist College for four years to Islamic Center in nearby Rochester, Minnesota, as part of our studies. Sat with imam and a number of men to ask/answer questions. They were very gracious and informative, and we witnessed to them (explaining OUR religion).

Islamic community there was huge, very well-educated, and rich. They were all related to the medical community at St Mary's/Mayo complex
 
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Zaatar71

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Dr. Bob said:
Have had next to no contact with muslims. Did take Comparative Religions students when I taught at Pillsbury Baptist College for four years to Islamic Center in nearby Rochester, Minnesota, as part of our studies. Sat with imam and a number of men to ask/answer questions. They were very gracious and informative, and we witnessed to them (explaining OUR religion).

Islamic community there was huge, very well-educated, and rich. They were all related to the medical community at St Mary's/Mayo complex
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It looks as if they are spreading or invading America. I think most people are ignoring the threat. If you get back to the twin cities you would see it firsthand.
 
Earth Wind and Fire

Earth Wind and Fire

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Dr. Bob said:
Have had next to no contact with muslims. Did take Comparative Religions students when I taught at Pillsbury Baptist College for four years to Islamic Center in nearby Rochester, Minnesota, as part of our studies. Sat with imam and a number of men to ask/answer questions. They were very gracious and informative, and we witnessed to them (explaining OUR religion).

Islamic community there was huge, very well-educated, and rich. They were all related to the medical community at St Mary's/Mayo complex
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Then they must have influenced the medical protocol of the Mayo complex. That’s interesting to study do to Islamic teaching on dietary restrictions, consumption of alcohol and drugs and sexual practices like homosexuality. For example, my wife is a stage 4 cancer patient and in constant pain. Does a pain doctor tend to prohibit medications that are in conflict with his or her Islamic religions practices? Note, I’m seeing that as a trend in the NY / NJ physicians today…this definitely is a challenge to my wife’s pain treatment…so much so that one doctor has resigned their pain treatment practice.
 
Earth Wind and Fire

Earth Wind and Fire

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Darrell C said:
The same thing we do for all unbelievers: witness to them.

I do not view Islam as a "counterfeit," because it doesn't try to replicate Christianity. It is a cult, as every group that misidentifies Jesus Christ is. But we are called to love those who hate and persecute us, to preach to them the Gospel just as we should to any other cult. And like most cults, you're going to find people who "grew up in it." You'll find people who are associated because, well, the people are just so nice. People who were mistreated by "Christians." By Christian parents. By a society they couldn't relate to. But still people who need Christ.

God bless.
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Unfortunately Darrell, that answer does not buy any potato’s as my elderly granny would say. I know a gentleman who routinely goes to Paterson NJ to minister to Muslims with not a very impressive conversion record. They resiliently hold to their ways…even actively proselytizing Islam to inner city African American communities thereby gaining Muslim adherents.

So what’s the message that stalwart Christians need to use to penetrate Muslim communities? Yes, Jesus loves you is one but what else can be used to open the eyes of the blind?
 
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Ben1445

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Earth Wind and Fire said:
Unfortunately Darrell, that answer does not buy any potato’s as my elderly granny would say. I know a gentleman who routinely goes to Paterson NJ to minister to Muslims with not a very impressive conversion record. They resiliently hold to their ways…even actively proselytizing Islam to inner city African American communities thereby gaining Muslim adherents.

So what’s the message that stalwart Christians need to use to penetrate Muslim communities? Yes, Jesus loves you is one but what else can be used to open the eyes of the blind?
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There is no other gospel. What kind of answer are you looking for?
 
Earth Wind and Fire

Earth Wind and Fire

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Ben1445 said:
Jesus is the only way. I don’t know what you mean exactly. Joy is a byproduct not a bait. I would expect someone who is sharing Jesus to be joyful.
I’d be happy to hear a better explanation of what you mean.
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I don’t proselytize so if you see me joyfully enjoying my day, that might or might not get someone’s attention, but it’s the Holy Spirit who does the work. It’s He who regenerates, not me.
 
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