Monday, August 30, 2010, 08:23 AM - Extra Christy
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I have been blessed with talking to Muslims in the Holy Land and getting to know our Muslim neighbors just down the street.
Here are some in a Public Service Announcement.
I am grieved of the attacks on Muslims and vandalism and protests at their places of worship, especially during the month of Ramadan, which is similar to our Christmas season with an emphasis on family and spiritual renewal.
Even if Muslims were our enemy, (some are, perhaps even thousands, out of a total 1.5 billion Muslims who are not, including 18 million Americans, (see chart above)), Christians are commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ to love them. We are also commanded to love our neighbors, which include Muslims.
Jews, Christians, and Muslims are all children of Abraham, we have much more in common with Muslims, than we do with those who believe there is no God.
In support of our friends and neighbors, I have placed a positive, non-confrontational message on the church sign this week. I am not using the word MUSLIM and have included a translation of the the traditional Arabic greeting into English letters and words. As of now,
FREEDOM OF
RELIGION
BLESSES ALL (one side)
RAMADAN KAREEM
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TO OUR NEIGHBORS (another)
The greeting in Arabic is used much as we would wish folks to have a Merry Christmas. It is important and respectful to use Arabic when using this greeting. Just as "Happy XMAS" just isn't the same as "Merry Christmas" for us.
I happy to talk to anyone about how Christians can love others.

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