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Understanding the Difference Between Sunni and Shi’ite Islam

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Understanding the Difference Between Sunni and Shi’ite Islam
Apologetics and Theology Blog

Christians who seek to understand the world’s religions often encounter the two largest branches of Islam: Sunni and Shi’ite (Shia) Islam. While both groups share the same basic religious foundation, they developed out of a historic disagreement about leadership after the death of Islam’s founder, Muhammad in 632 AD. Over time, that disagreement grew into distinct religious traditions with different histories, … Read More “Understanding the Difference Between Sunni and Shi’ite Islam” »

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Understanding Ahmadiyya Islam: A Respectful Christian Analysis

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Understanding Ahmadiyya Islam: A Respectful Christian Analysis
Apologetics and Theology Blog

In conversations about world religions, most Christians are familiar with the broad contours of Islam—its belief in one God, the Qur’an, the Prophet Muhammad, and its major branches: Sunni and Shia. Less well known is Ahmadiyya Islam, a minority Muslim movement founded in the late nineteenth century. Though it considers itself fully Muslim, most of the … Read More “Understanding Ahmadiyya Islam: A Respectful Christian Analysis” »

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I Will Give Them an Everlasting Name – Review

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I Will Give Them an Everlasting Name – Review
Apologetics and Theology Blog, Bedard on Discipleship, Leadership and Ministry Blog

It is common to hear about Muslims converting to Christianity. If you search, you will find all sorts of resources for sharing the gospel with Muslims. But what happens when Muslims convert? That is where I Will Give Them an Everlasting Name by Duane Miller comes in. This short book provides guidance for churches and … Read More “I Will Give Them an Everlasting Name – Review” »

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The Metanarratives of Christianity and Islam

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The Metanarratives of Christianity and Islam
Bedard on Discipleship

I recently had the opportunity to talk with Duane Alexander Miller, author of Two Stories of Everything. This is a book that I really appreciated and you can read my review here. Duane is a scholar and a pastor who really has a heart for Muslims. Our discussion will interest people who are interested in … Read More “The Metanarratives of Christianity and Islam” »

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What Does It Mean For Christians to Stand in Solidarity With Muslims?

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What Does It Mean For Christians to Stand in Solidarity With Muslims?
Apologetics and Theology Blog

Canadians of every and no religion were shocked and saddened by the shooting that took place in a Quebec City mosque. There has been a strong anti-Muslim sentiment that has only been growing. This shooting is an extreme example of something that has been brewing under the surface. I have heard many Christians stating that they … Read More “What Does It Mean For Christians to Stand in Solidarity With Muslims?” »

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7 Differences Between the Bible and the Qur’an

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7 Differences Between the Bible and the Qur’an
Apologetics and Theology Blog

The Bible is scripture for Christians and the Qur’an is scripture for Muslims. There are things that they have in common but there are also some significant differences. Here are seven differences between the Bible and the Qur’an. The Qur’an is only considered to be authoritative in the original Arabic. Muslims do not even refer … Read More “7 Differences Between the Bible and the Qur’an” »

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Russell Moore on Christians Supporting the Building of Mosques

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Russell Moore on Christians Supporting the Building of Mosques
Apologetics and Theology Blog

Although I’m a Baptist, I’m not a Southern Baptist. You will find that there are some differences between my Baptist tradition and the Southern Baptists on certain issues. Having said that, I have been repeatedly impressed with the response of Russell Moore on many of the hot button topics. This video is no exception. In … Read More “Russell Moore on Christians Supporting the Building of Mosques” »

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Answering Jihad: A Better Way Forward

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Answering Jihad: A Better Way Forward
Apologetics Journal

Nabeel Qureshi, Answering Jihad: A Better Way Forward (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2016), Pbk. 176 pp. One of the most heated topics among Christians and non-Christians is that of Islam in general and Jihad in particular. The media continually presents stories of violent attacks by Muslim extremists. Terrorist attacks in supposedly safe countries such as Canada, United States, … Read More “Answering Jihad: A Better Way Forward” »

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Do Christians and Muslims Believe in the Same God?

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Do Christians and Muslims Believe in the Same God?
Apologetics and Theology Blog

One of the hottest topics in religious conversations has been the relationship between the God of the Muslims and the God of the Christians. Are they the same God? Are we discussing two different Gods or describing one God in two different ways? I was able to listen to the recent conversation between Joseph Cumming … Read More “Do Christians and Muslims Believe in the Same God?” »

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30 Day Apologetics Challenge: Day 14

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30 Day Apologetics Challenge: Day 14
Apologetics and Theology Blog

Read the Qur’an Islam seems to be on everyone’s mind these days. Between the war on ISIS to the welcoming of Syrian refugees, Islam has risen to prominence. But what do we know about Islam? The worst source of information on Islam are internet memes. If that is how you are educating yourself, you need … Read More “30 Day Apologetics Challenge: Day 14” »

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Christians, Anger and Refusing Refugees

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Christians, Anger and Refusing Refugees
Apologetics and Theology Blog

I will confess that I am frustrated with the response of many to the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and elsewhere. Much of my interactions have been with Christians and so that is the audience I’m going to focus on. In the United States, as a result of the terrorist attacks, a number of states … Read More “Christians, Anger and Refusing Refugees” »

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Apostle Paul, Christians and Islam

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Apostle Paul, Christians and Islam
Apologetics and Theology Blog

I have some serious concerns about the ways Christians speak about and speak to Muslims. As a Christian, I am embarrassed at what comes across my Facebook feed. If I was a Muslim, I would not want to listen to what Christians have to say. The problem is that when I suggest a higher level … Read More “Apostle Paul, Christians and Islam” »

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5 Things You Should Know About Ramadan

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5 Things You Should Know About Ramadan
Apologetics and Theology Blog

At the time I am writing this, Ramadan will be starting the next day. I live in area of Canada that has a fair number of Muslims and yet I find that many people are ignorant about Islam. As a result, I thought I would share five things that you should know about Ramadan so … Read More “5 Things You Should Know About Ramadan” »

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Terrorism, Muslims and Christians

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Terrorism, Muslims and Christians
Apologetics and Theology Blog

This is a difficult time in our world with terrorist attacks taking place in many countries. These terrorist attacks are being undertaken by those who identify as Muslims. This is fuelling a very strong anti-Muslim sentiment, something that I think is unfortunate. Let me make a few things clear. I do not take terrorism lightly. … Read More “Terrorism, Muslims and Christians” »

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What Every Christian Need to Know About the Qur’an

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What Every Christian Need to Know About the Qur’an
Apologetics and Theology Blog

I read What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur’an with some hesitation. Not because I have anything against White but because I see a dangerous trend among Evangelicals of being very disrespectful. I was pleasantly surprised by this book. White does not rely on fear tactics in this book, he relies on real … Read More “What Every Christian Need to Know About the Qur’an” »

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Christianity, Islam and Freedom of Religious Expression

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Christianity, Islam and Freedom of Religious Expression
Apologetics and Theology Blog

I have had discussions with people about religious expression in Canada. There have been hints of limitations of freedom of religious expression for Muslims. Some Christians are standing up and saying that we must support religious expression for all, including Muslims. Others have said that Christians should stand against religious expression by Muslims. I would … Read More “Christianity, Islam and Freedom of Religious Expression” »

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The Danger of Blaming Muslims

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The Danger of Blaming Muslims
Apologetics and Theology Blog

With the recent bombing at the Boston marathon and the revelation of the identity of those involved as Muslim, there is a danger.  I have already seen a number of Christians on social media claim that this shows that all Muslims are terrorists and want to kill Americans.  I see this as a problem for … Read More “The Danger of Blaming Muslims” »

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God, Allah and Barack Obama

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God, Allah and Barack Obama
Apologetics and Theology Blog

I have been in ongoing discussions with people about the identity of the God of Christians and the God of Muslims.  I argue that Christians and Muslims believe in the same God. I must make it very clear: I am NOT advocating Chrislam.  Chrislam is the blending of the religions, seeing them as basically the … Read More “God, Allah and Barack Obama” »

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Are YHWH and Allah the Same God?

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Are YHWH and Allah the Same God?
Apologetics and Theology Blog

What should people do with questions of the relation of the God of the Bible and the God of the Qur’an?  Are YHWH and Allah the same God?  This is a hard question to answer.  If one read the Christian Bible in Arabic, they would find God as Allah.  The words are not important.  The … Read More “Are YHWH and Allah the Same God?” »

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Qur’an Burning and Acts 19

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Qur’an Burning and Acts 19
Apologetics and Theology Blog

I had a conversation today on Facebook with a brother Christian about Acts 19, which describes the burning of magic books, and the recent threat to burn Qur’ans.  I was going to post my comments here, but I came across a better presentation on the Stand to Reason blog.  You can read the post here. … Read More “Qur’an Burning and Acts 19” »

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Audio Course on Islam

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Audio Course on Islam
Apologetics and Theology Blog

Islam is becoming a religion that people need to know about.  Muslims are not people from a far and distant land but likely your friends and neighbours.  There are some pretty bad resources out there that are only good for driving more of a wedge between Christians and Muslims.  If you want a helpful resource … Read More “Audio Course on Islam” »

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