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Unlike many of our contemporaries Muslims recognise Jesus as a great moral teacher, prophet, miracle-worker and reformer. But they are most offended when we suggest that he is the only way to God. Couldn't we save ourselves trouble by being less 'narrowminded and arrogant'? First we mut admit that our faiths...
Was it Jesus or Paul who founded Christianity? On May 27 A N Wilson, the biographer and critic for the Evening Standard, and Dr Tom Wright, Dean of Lichfield came together at St James Church, Piccadilly Circus to debate this topic beloved of Muslim apologists. Non-Jewish themes? It was obvious from...
Whilst my views are admittedly those of an outsider, they are those which I myself have encountered in dealing with Muslims. All westerners are Christians Because culture and religion are so intertwined in Islam, Muslims often have a hard time recognising that all Westerners are not Christians. The West has a...
Cairo circumcision controversy A Cairo court has ruled that a government ban on female circumcision is against Islam. The ban was introduced after several deaths of girls following botched circumcisions by back-street practitioners. (Guardian) Beheadings in Saudi Two Filipino Christians, Ruel Janda and Arnel Betran, were beheaded in Saudi Arabia...
Students from other countries may feel lost and have many questions. Finding a good friend would be wonderful, one to share the ups and downs of life with. We all need to take time to build good relationships, praying and asking God with whom we should spend our time. Sitting among...
Many of us who have entered into relationships with Muslim women and families have probably at some point been shocked when we have recognised the unconscious assumptions we have made about our friends. It may take us a while to unlearn some of the myths we have grown up with....
For those considering long-term work amongst Muslims or involved with Muslims here in the UK, a grasp of Arabic can be very useful. With it, one can study the Qur’an and talk with many Muslims in their own language. It makes a great subject for discussion: Muslims are often surprised...
Tongue-tied? How often have you found yourself tongue-tied in not knowing how to answer Muslims? The internet is rapidly becoming the best source of apologetics available, provided that you know where to look. If, doubting the Qur'an's claim to divine inspiration you are asked to 'produce a sura like it' (Sura...
