[Faith-talk] An invitation of coexistence.

[RJ Sandefur]

Most Christians do not take the time to even study their own bible letalone 
study other religions When I undertake to study someone elses religion which 
is different from my own, I look for sources directly related to that 
religion. For example, when I looked at Islam, I first read the Quran, then 
I read islamic scholars. My aproach is read things for yourself, so that you 
can learn. Mostapha and I are becoming good friends, and he knows I am a 
christian, and I know he is a Muslam and we are able to talk with oneanother 
about Christianity. RJ Sandefur Doctor of theology
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mostafa" <mostafa.almahdy at gmail.com>
To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 11:42 AM
Subject: [Faith-talk] An invitation of coexistence.


>
> Dear all, peace be with you.
>
> Today, I am sending my post directly to Christian inhabitants of the 
> United States in particular.
>
> I will tell you a little story, and then, I have an initiative, hopefully 
> it is accepted by most of you, because I am sure that most of you are 
> respectful Christians.
>
> Awhile ago, I met with a Christian guy from Jordan in Saudi Arabia.
>
> He was my neighbor where I live in Jeddah.
>
> He started to radically assault Saudi Arabia.
>
> And then, he proceeded to pose misconceptions about Islam, using what he 
> hears from some Evangelists on Missionary televisions.
>
> In spite of my conversation with him, but it was not decent as you might 
> expect it to be.
>
> He was disgraceful towards Islam, and I too was aggressive in my 
> undisciplined reactions.
>
>   We went away, and I never saw him again.
>
> Before this heated incident, I was never interested, and I never paid 
> attention to Christianity.
>
> It was a turning point for me to start studying the religion.
>
> I started to kick off advanced theological debates with Christians across 
> the web, and I stumbled with both moderate and excessive individuals.
>
> Of course, that was kind of pressure some times, and I was heavily 
> influenced by these heated, and some times hateful debates to be perfectly 
> fair.
>
> I learned a lot from my mistakes at that time, and I developed a level of 
> defference and empathy toward others.
>
> I unfeignedly apologize for offending anyone, either deliberately or 
> accidentally.
>
>     We all are expected to slip up, and nothing wrong with admitting our 
> own mistakes.
>
> To the contrary, I consider that a substantial privilege.
>
> I then began to study Christianity in a more informative manner.
>
> What  really inspires me to write this message today, is my recent 
> conversation with my friend Poppa Bear, which was prosperously conducted a 
> week ago.
>
> We were both impressed of how respectful and civil our conversation was.
>
> We were generously discussing various subjects.
>
> We felicitously agreed, and we  courteously disagreed.
>
>  Our conversation was over whilst we both are satisfied, and we look 
> forward to meeting on a regular basis for more intriguing discussions.
>
> But to be critically honest, I must admit that I am taken aback of what I 
> hear from some extremist Evangelists.
>
> Let us take Pastor Jhon Hagee, for instance.
>
> I listened to some of his sermans today.
>
> Trust me, I had a horrible stomachache because of the radical intolerance 
> he developed.
>
> You just could not imagine the gravely hate rhetoric he carried out.
>
> He is the chief director  of demonize Islam bandwagon.
>
> I comprehend that my Christian friends may find him an impressive speaker 
> on apologetic level.
>
> But for certain, he does not adhere any level of tolerance towards us.
>
> He finds the spiritual satisfaction in his corrupted apprehension of 
> Christianity.
>
> He is the cofounder of that cult of dispensational Evangelism.
>
>   I never understood the concept behind that bedrock of insistently 
> supporting Israel politically, often featured by Pastor Hagee on his 
> public ministries.
>
> Why my Christian friends out there do not consider certain course of 
> actions to significantly eliminate that impact of hate speech?
>
>   Here in Egypt, the government banned many Muslim clerics from the public 
> arena because of their hate ideology.
>
> The Brotherhood movement was declared a terrorist organization for 
> imposing violence on civilians and enormously threatening the national 
> security essentials.
>
> Many prominent religious telecasts were deposed for explicitly inciting 
> hatred toward other minorities.
>
> I highly encourage my Christian mates in the States to constantly advocate 
> for religious tolerance and coexistence.
>
> Trust me, nothing comes from religious extremism but hate, denouncing 
> sentiments, verbal violence, and many other elements of growing evil.
>
> Please, consider banning those who are preaching within instigating hate 
> and hostile rhetoric.
>
> I expect many of you to be respectful and sincerely devout Christians.
>
>    Thank you for reading my message, and have a pleasant time.
>
> Thank you so much, peace be with you.
>
> Mostafa.
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