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Frederick Smith

9/11 & Pearl Harbor, Muslims & Japan - 0 views

On 8/3, my good friend and much-admired fellow physician Patrick Cavanaugh brought up a relevant question - asking, "Would a Japanese history museum be appropriate at the Arizona memorial [at Pearl...

islam religion politics mosque 9_11

started by Frederick Smith on 15 Aug 10 no follow-up yet
Frederick Smith

Don't Fear Islamic Law in America - By ELIYAHU STERN - 0 views

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    Given time, American Muslims, like all other religious minorities before them, will adjust their legal and theological traditions, if necessary, to accord with American values. America's exceptionalism has always been its ability to transform itself - economically, culturally and religiously. In the 20th century, we thrived by promoting a Judeo-Christian ethic, respecting differences and accentuating commonalities among Jews, Catholics and Protestants. Today, we need an Abrahamic ethic that welcomes Islam into the religious tapestry of American life. Anti-Shariah legislation fosters a hostile environment that will stymie the growth of America's tolerant strand of Islam. The continuation of America's pluralistic religious tradition depends on the ability to distinguish between punishing groups that support terror and blaming terrorist activities on a faith that represents roughly a quarter of the world's population.
Frederick Smith

Graham v. Obama: Preacher's Kid Knocks President Over Islam Stance - 0 views

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    Franklin Graham attacks Islam (& Hinduism) & asserts US is only Judeo-Christian in its roots. "Muslims do not worship the same God I do."
Frederick Smith

Muslim-Christian Dialogue: Loving God and Neighbor Together: A Christian Response to A ... - 0 views

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    'The recent historic open letter signed by 138 leading Muslim scholars ... from around the world - "A Common Word Between Us and You" - identifies some core common ground between Christianity and Islam, as well as Judaism. 'What is common between us lies in something absolutely central to both [and Judaism]: love of God and love of neighbor. 'The future of the world depends on our ability as Christians and Muslims to live together in peace. If we fail to make every effort to make peace and come together in harmony you correctly remind us that "our eternal souls" are at stake as well. 'We are persuaded that our next step should be for our leaders at every level to meet together and begin the earnest work of determining how God would have us fulfill the requirement that we love God and one another.'
Frederick Smith

Shia vs Sunni - Not a simple polarity - 0 views

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    The conflict in Iraq and Syria is increasingly framed in communal terms. It is said that Shia-Sunni bloodletting is nothing new. Implicit in this simplistic approach is the solution: Let them fight it out among themselves. Reality is not that simple.
Frederick Smith

SCIENCE'S INFLUENCE ON RELIGION - Consider Homosexual Inclusion - 1 views

The interface between science and religion interests me greatly, since I define myself both as a devout Christian and as a world citizen who is deeply grateful for the scientific method and its eno...

religion and science religion homosexuality

started by Frederick Smith on 10 Jan 10 no follow-up yet
Frederick Smith

A SRI LANKAN CHRISTIAN'S REFLECTION ON WHEATON'S ACTION TOWARD DR. HAWKINS - 0 views

The signatories above do not necessarily affirm all of the content or language of the following essay. It is added (1) to illuminate the way in which Muslims and Christians refer to the same God, w...

Wheaton College Christianity & other religions Larycia Hawkins Muslims fundamentalism Vinoth Ramachandra

started by Frederick Smith on 16 Jan 16 no follow-up yet
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