I am fortunate to have many friends and colleagues that spur me on in my pursuit of knowledge and truth.
Last week I saw an article that disturbed me greatly. Specifically, Terry Jones, pastor in a Florida church that promised not to burn the Koran for fear of terroristic implications, decided that it would be wise to burn it instead and go against his word (which is very un-Christ-like in my opinion). This was the result...
One of my friends, talking through this issue, made an interesting observation: peace, for a Muslim, means submission (to Allah) and obedience (to Allah's law) (ironically, not far from the Christian faith of submission to Christ in our life and obedience to the Bible). The way in which they seek this 'peace' is through bringing the world under 'Sharia' law.
There has been much talked about on Sharia law in Minnesota, with Somalis protesting at Target and the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport, etc.
Bottom line: If indeed Muslims believe that there is no peace apart from Sharia law and consistently ignore the laws established in our country, where does that leave us?
Grace & Peace
PLW
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