The Quran & "Real Islam"

Aaron Blumer

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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A Pastoral Perspective on Illegal Immigration

SI Filings

“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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