… and the memory of the faithful American Muslims who died that day, I think I’ll sit down and start reading the Quran.
Why?
- … because sacred literature is almost always beautiful, and it always bears Truth.
- … because the USA was founded on the idea of a wall separating church and state, giving us the responsibility to respect, protect, and cherish all faiths.
- … because a Christian who wants to save souls can only refute Islamic scripture and doctrine if they’ve actually read it.
- … because America is the great melting pot, and that fondue will be bland if it has only one ingredient; our diversity strengthens us and empowers us, as long as we attend to it with respect and loving-kindness.
- … because Christians are commanded to love all persons, regardless of nation, sex, employment status, or faith; one appropriate act of love is to spend a little time reading the Quran so that you could actually take part in a conversation about it.
- … because hate, fear, and intolerance are not American values, family values, or Christian values.
- … because the Christians — and Americans — who believe all Muslims are evil and that Qurans should be burned are by far the minority, and faithful, loving, generous Christians need to be seen and heard.
That’s right. On Saturday, September 11, 2010, I’m reading the Quran so that I can be a better American and a better Christian.
Won’t you join me?
From The Undercover Nun
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