Why Do You Fear Me?
Every day I open my email inbox and find messages alerting me to the concerns and fears people have towards Muslims and Islam. Such a reality only underscores that we need ways to talk about the fears continually generated and fostered in today’s political, economic and cultural climate.
I, along with others, have begun trying to resource this conversation, such as with the Good News Memo I sent out this fall to nearly 100,000 Christian leaders. The Good News Memo explores a strategy of engaging Muslims that releases hope rather than fear. Several other books, websites and events occurring around the country are helping us move beyond fear and consider what it really means to love our neighbor as Jesus taught. As I encouraged a Muslim audience in Chicago recently, there is a cost to seeking the path of peace, but what a reward to see people, cultures and countries built up, rather than torn down!
My friend Carl Medearis is hosting an online web event, Why Do You Fear Me? in conjunction with the release of his new book co-authored by Ted Dekker. I was able to read and endorse an advance copy of Tea with Hezbollah, and they are doing very dynamic work. Their Jan. 28 web event is a new way to become part of this ongoing conversation and come away changed by what you learn.
Join Carl, Ted, and Gov. David Beasley for a conversation on America, the Middle East and Jesus.
Tags: a deadly misunderstanding, Christianity, fear, hope, Islam, middle east, Tea with Hezbollah
January 11th, 2010 at 5:09 am
Mer Mark
Muslim and Christian don’t have any problem in my country. My church as many are build beside Mosque. The only one problem is that you refuse Jesus as Son of God. He is the only one way whih can carry man to God. We are all sinner and we need God intevention to be saved from the world whih will be destroye one day for the establishment of the new world leaded by Jesus. Every one need to flee the coming condamnation, you too. the religions dialogue can’t stop what is coming.
God bless you all and open your eyes.
DD
January 29th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Dear DD,
Thanks for leaving a message. We agree with you.. and do not refuse Jesus as the Son of God, only studying the Scriptures to learn more and ask God to reveal how we are to love each other and be at peace with all men, as we are taught in the Bible. I’m glad to hear that your country is at peace.
Blessings,
Amber for the A Deadly Misunderstanding Team