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F. Graham: My View of Islam-Christian countries respect freedom of worship. Most Muslim ones don't
Wall Street Journal ^ | December 9, 2001 | FRANKLIN GRAHAM

Posted on 12/10/2001 5:30:38 AM PST by Stand Watch Listen

Edited on 04/23/2004 12:03:59 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

Some of my recent statements, interpreted as critical of Islam, have been widely reported. I believe I've been greatly misunderstood, and I'd like to paint a more complete picture.

I should start by saying that I am an evangelist and chief executive of two large Christian organizations. As a follower of Jesus Christ, I believe the Bible to be the inerrant word of God. I believe in Jesus' statement: "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me." Christians accept this as the only way to God.


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TOPICS: Editorial; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: christianlist; clashofcivilizatio

1 posted on 12/10/2001 5:30:38 AM PST by Stand Watch Listen
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To: *Clash of Civilizatio
In most countries where Islamic law dominates there is practically no freedom of religion (not to mention freedom of speech or the press). In most Islamic countries, including so-called moderate Islamic states such as Saudi Arabia, it is a crime to build a Christian church, Jewish synagogue, Hindu temple or any other non-Muslim house of worship. In contrast, there are about 3,000 mosques in the U.S., with new ones being built every week.

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2 posted on 12/10/2001 5:40:23 AM PST by denydenydeny
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To: Stand Watch Listen
A FORMER MUSLIM PROFESSOR ON WHY HE LEFT ISLAM (click on picture)


The Hardcover edition.


3 posted on 12/10/2001 5:47:21 AM PST by Cacique
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To: Stand Watch Listen
the abusive treatment of women in most Islamic countries is nearly as draconian and falls far short of the dignity, respect, and protection almost universally given to women and mandated by the United Nations.

Of course, the U.N., dedicated to blaming the U.S. for every evil and beloved by Marxists and one-worlders everywhere, hasn't noticed the abuse of women and children by Moslems. Maybe Sen. Pantload in a Pantsuit will speak at another U.N.-sponsored women's conference and address this issue.

4 posted on 12/10/2001 5:54:01 AM PST by mountaineer
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Thanks for the post.

Russ

5 posted on 12/10/2001 6:11:19 AM PST by kinsman redeemer
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6 posted on 12/10/2001 6:42:24 AM PST by The Truth Will Make You Free
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To: BibChr; *Christian_list
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7 posted on 12/10/2001 11:51:54 AM PST by Caleb1411
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