Christian/Muslim Struggle:
Wrestling Match of The Giants

Issues for attention in 2006 +

Allah and Jesus Christ

Jihad and Crusade

Theocracy and Secular Democracy

Authority

Numbers

Introduction: Basic issues of religious difference need clarification in the relationship of the two dominant world religions. Considering that there are some 2 Billion Christians (2,000,000,000) and some 1.2 Billion Muslims (1,200,000,000) within a global population of 6 Billion Four Hundred Million (6,400,000,000) it would seem prudent to get on with open conversation about the realities of the situation. Being nice people is not adequate. Nice people tend to avoid troublesome historical precedents and theological complexities. This page is a contribution to the dialogue. Paying attention to world news both complicates and informs the process. The use of media to gain political ends is practiced by most everyone. Reading widely with a questioning mind is probably the best approach.

The art of conversation and discussion between Christians and Muslims is a learned skill. To be able to clearly state ones own position and then listen intently to the other person state his/her position is a necessity. The next requirement is to learn what is happening in the other person and their cultural training so that one can figure out what words and concepts will actually transmit the meaning that the speaker intends. Face to face personal conversation adds the personal factor so necessary for religious dialogue. If possible an agreement should be reached that arguments of verbal attacks are strictly off limits.

A work in progress: Section by section the pages will be developed. There is no limit time frams.

Written by Delton. Krueger.

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