French parliament bans the burqa in public places
Body
The measure awaits ratification by the senate this fall.
Thousands Rally Against Ground Zero "Mega Mosque"
Body
“The protest, organized by Stop Islamization of America (SIOA), kicked off at noon and rallied support behind efforts to stop construction of the Cordoba House – a 15-story facility that project leaders claim will promote tolerance and serve as a platform for people of all backgrounds to come together.” CP
Discussion
The Expansion of Christianity and the Expansion of Islam: Understanding the Differences
Nineteenth-century Christian missions exploded across the globe with the general expectation that the gospel would penetrate the whole world, and that the evangelism of the world would conceivably be completed within a century or so. That sense of optimism is not so prevalent today, probably in part because of the decline of Christianity in parts of the world that were at one time the fountainhead of Christian faith.
Discussion
Mosque Planned on Property Damaged in 9/11 Attack
Body
“[The project ] earned a key endorsement this week from influential community leaders. But some 9/11 victims’ families said they were angered that it would be built so close to where their relatives died.” Story
Discussion
Franklin Graham Sticks to Comments about Islam, Loses Pentagon Prayer Opportunity
Body
“Earlier Thursday, Graham stuck by his remarks about Islam, including that Muslims are “enslaved” by their religion … ‘I want them to know that they don’t have to die in a car bomb, don’t have to die in some kind of holy war to be accepted by God. But it’s through faith in Jesus Christ and Christ alone.’” FOXNews.com
Discussion
Baptist Leader: Don't Blame Islam for Ft. Hood Shootings
Body
So says Bruce Prescott of Mainstream Oklahoma Baptists -ABP
Discussion
Baptists and Muslims Together
Body
Ethics Daily reports on the “first-of-its-kind dialogue… in hopes of furthering mutual understanding and discovering areas of common ground.”
Discussion
Image
Discussion