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Beyond 9/11 - Christians and Muslims Together: An Invitation to Conversation (Paperback)
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Beyond 9/11 - Christians and Muslims Together: An Invitation to Conversation (Paperback)
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About This Book This book is an invitation to Christians and
Muslims to engage in dialogue in order to build relationships of
understanding and trust. In a trusting environment all issues can
be constructively discussed and resolved. The author first appeals
to Christians, who constitute the dominant religion in American
culture, to learn about Islam. In order to appreciate Muslims and
engage in productive projects with them, Christians must take the
initiative in creating trusting relationships. The dominant faith
because it comes from a position of strength must make the first
move to get the conversation started. The inspiration for this book
came from several sources. First, many Christians know nothing
about Islam and most Muslims have not seriously studied
Christianity except what is said in the Holy Koran. Second,
globalization has forced all of us to deal with people from
different cultures and religious traditions. Third, the shock of
9/11 caused both Muslims and Christians to realize the importance
of understanding each other. If we are to live together in this
world, we must learn to relate to the other. Fourth, the radical
social and economic changes in our world could be interpreted as a
signal that God is bringing the peoples of earth together. The
possibility of God's moving the faiths closer together provides
enormous motivation for people to participate in this Divine
Initiative This book is divided into five sections: a personal
story, a brief sketch of Islam, a brief sketch of Christianity,
four interviews, and a guide for healthy dialogue between different
faiths. Chapter One relates the author's own awakening. Chapter Two
sets forth the essential aspects of Islam with which Christians
should become acquainted. Chapter Three presents the essentials of
Christianity that Muslims need to understand. Chapter Four reports
four interviews - two men and two women, two Muslims and two
Christians, two lifelong believers and two persons converted to the
other faith. Chapter Five offers guidelines for productive
conversations between Muslims and Christians. This book may be used
in a variety of ways to enlarge the interfaith dialogue. At the
most basic level it can inform the reader about the basics of Islam
and Christianity and the importance of dialogue between the two
religions in the 21st Century. Just one person understanding the
other's faith can drive away the fear and suspicion that possesses
so many Americans. Individuals can use this text to initiate
informed conversations with Muslims or Christians. Further, the
text may be used successfully by a group of Muslims or a group of
Christians for an informed discussion among themselves. A single
faith conversation can prepare a group of believers for an
interfaith dialogue. The material in this text provides appropriate
content for conducting a seminar on Understanding Islam or
Understanding Christianity. The book describes the success that
these seminars have had in creating understanding between persons
of the two faiths. Acting on the information in this book will
enable us to have a better world in which to live and rear our
children. Many persons contributed to the subject matter and the
spirit of this book. The writings of Karen Armstrong, John
Esposito, and Ezra Reza offer rich insights concerning Islam. The
author credits a number of Muslim and Christian friends for the
tone given to the book. Among these are women and men who showed
him the spirit of Islam through their conversations and support.
Other leaders in the interfaith movement offered suggestions which
have made this a better book. No book is timelier on
Christian/Muslim relations than this one. It is written in simple,
easy to understand language and it suggests practical ways that
persons committed to the two faiths can encounter each other. This
information comes at a time when the world is rapidly changing and
needs help in making the neces
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