Lovely video about Islam in America from a (true) Christian perspective
Recently I saw, what seems to me to be, a very balanced video about Islam in America from a Christian perspective (published on youtube in 2012). I consider this to be a true Christian perspective which is based on the teachings given in the Gospel. It covers the impact on Muslims in USA of the horrific and despicable 9/11 attack. I was very happy to see the efforts made by Christian and Jewish leaders and others to provide solidarity to good peace-loving Muslims in America, as well as efforts made by Muslims of America to reach out to Christians (and Jews) of the USA. Towards the end of the video a Christian leader talks about how he played a role in convincing Pastor Terry Jones to give up his plan of burning the Holy Koran in 2010. [Unfortunately Pastor Terry Jones continued with such efforts in future.]
Here's the youtube link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-50TZf10do, 53 min 18 secs. I have copy-pasted an extract of the youtube page description below:
Published on Sep 14, 2012
Is Islam incompatible with democracy? Is Islam a violent religion? "Islam in America: The Christian Truth" tells the truth about American Muslims. Through intimate portraits of both immigrants and lifelong US citizens, viewers will come to know Muslims as they truly are: peace loving, responsible members of society who bring culture and beauty to the places where they live as well as jobs and economic empowerment. You will hear the struggles and triumphs of those who came to America seeking a better life for their families. You will be surprised by persons who encountered Muslims with suspicion, but found instead life-long friends.
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As a lover of religions I am very impressed by the freedom of worship laws of USA, and the willingness of people to support such peace-loving worship. I liked the confidence of a young and articulate US Muslim lady in this video who covers herself (with a hijab that covers her body & head and not the full burqa). [For more on hijab please see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hijab.]
The video has been produced by an Evangelical church of Tennessee, USA, http://www.newevangelicalpartnership.org/.
I pray to Almighty God to shower His Grace on such efforts to bring harmony, love, joy and peace among people of different religious faiths.
Here's the youtube link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-50TZf10do, 53 min 18 secs. I have copy-pasted an extract of the youtube page description below:
Published on Sep 14, 2012
Is Islam incompatible with democracy? Is Islam a violent religion? "Islam in America: The Christian Truth" tells the truth about American Muslims. Through intimate portraits of both immigrants and lifelong US citizens, viewers will come to know Muslims as they truly are: peace loving, responsible members of society who bring culture and beauty to the places where they live as well as jobs and economic empowerment. You will hear the struggles and triumphs of those who came to America seeking a better life for their families. You will be surprised by persons who encountered Muslims with suspicion, but found instead life-long friends.
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As a lover of religions I am very impressed by the freedom of worship laws of USA, and the willingness of people to support such peace-loving worship. I liked the confidence of a young and articulate US Muslim lady in this video who covers herself (with a hijab that covers her body & head and not the full burqa). [For more on hijab please see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hijab.]
The video has been produced by an Evangelical church of Tennessee, USA, http://www.newevangelicalpartnership.org/.
I pray to Almighty God to shower His Grace on such efforts to bring harmony, love, joy and peace among people of different religious faiths.
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