The Quran & "Real Islam"
Our current President is fond suggesting Islam is a religion that promotes peace (as did G. W. Bush). Others, including many in conservative evangelical and biblical fundamentalist circles, insist that “real” Islam, according to the Quran, etc., is inherently violent toward all who do not embrace its belief system.
So what does “real” Islam teach about peace, jihad, and other human-rights topics?
Americans—especially Christians—really ought to stop trying to answer this question. We should also stop making generalizations based on what we believe to be the correct the answer. Here’s why.
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Christians Debate State Bans on Syrian Refugees after Paris Attacks
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“World Relief disagrees with half of US governors and Franklin Graham.”
Related: Christian groups break with GOP over Syrian refugees
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A Pastoral Perspective on Illegal Immigration
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“Those who oppose illegal immigration run the risk of viewing illegal immigrants as enemies, rather than as a mission field…. On the flip side, those who advocate increased immigrant rights must be careful not to promote attitudes of insubordination or contempt toward the government.” Cripplegate
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Why Evangelical Churches Are Getting Into The Legal Services Business
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“A coalition of 15 evangelical church-based denominations that represent more than 28,500 churches launched national efforts Tuesday to provide free to low-cost legal services to immigrants…”
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"[F]aith leaders announced last week that they would welcome immigrant families even if it is against the law."
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Groups claim “we must obey the laws of God over the laws of our government — and that means ‘welcoming the foreigner as if he or she were our own flesh and blood.’” Welcoming the stranger, even if it’s against the law
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