clash.
the clash of cultures.
islamic and christian.
many muslims and christians do not know what they themselves beleive...this is where problems arise from. frustrations...and confusion. most from the middle east think all americans are Christian...but, ask an American what a Christian is and chances are they would give some sort of works based faith explanation. and...what of the average muslim? do they know the quran well? i actually....don't know. maybe...but, chances are they have a distorted view of their own religion as well.
i've been reading a book on the islamic faith... a book which gives a well rounded explanation for many beliefs found within Islam. within the book was a great quote i needed to share:
"A post modern "seeker," one who des not believe in ultimate truth, is not truely seeking, but rather merely observing. A true seeker will find truth and hold on to it passionately, whatever the consequences."
I think-by this defination-i am a 'post modern seeker.' i read the Bible...but often do not take the words and apply them boldly and passionately to my life. the muslim reads the words of the quran and do many of the specific things it lists....if they do not eternal life is at stake. for example....clensing themsleves before prayer at the mosque...or, praying five times a day, or fasting during ramadan. many adhere to the teachings found w/n the quran.
but...how often have i slacked off in my discipline of knowing and applying truth to my life? not...works for the sake of doing things. but...b/c i now live in the freedom to choose what to do? gosh...i fail alot.
reading this book has given me a hunger to know TRUTH...for i have it at my fingertips. and to know why i believe and what actions follow. to live passionately for the truth whatever the consequences. i know the Bible is true... it's real. understanding more about Allah and the god of the islamic religion has me even more convinced and overwhelmed w/ God of abraham, isaac and jacob. God as father. abba. forgiveness. love....unconditional love. merciful...
i dunno....i just need to have more of a passion for truth and to really live passionately for the truth no matter the consequences.
islamic and christian.
many muslims and christians do not know what they themselves beleive...this is where problems arise from. frustrations...and confusion. most from the middle east think all americans are Christian...but, ask an American what a Christian is and chances are they would give some sort of works based faith explanation. and...what of the average muslim? do they know the quran well? i actually....don't know. maybe...but, chances are they have a distorted view of their own religion as well.
i've been reading a book on the islamic faith... a book which gives a well rounded explanation for many beliefs found within Islam. within the book was a great quote i needed to share:
"A post modern "seeker," one who des not believe in ultimate truth, is not truely seeking, but rather merely observing. A true seeker will find truth and hold on to it passionately, whatever the consequences."
I think-by this defination-i am a 'post modern seeker.' i read the Bible...but often do not take the words and apply them boldly and passionately to my life. the muslim reads the words of the quran and do many of the specific things it lists....if they do not eternal life is at stake. for example....clensing themsleves before prayer at the mosque...or, praying five times a day, or fasting during ramadan. many adhere to the teachings found w/n the quran.
but...how often have i slacked off in my discipline of knowing and applying truth to my life? not...works for the sake of doing things. but...b/c i now live in the freedom to choose what to do? gosh...i fail alot.
reading this book has given me a hunger to know TRUTH...for i have it at my fingertips. and to know why i believe and what actions follow. to live passionately for the truth whatever the consequences. i know the Bible is true... it's real. understanding more about Allah and the god of the islamic religion has me even more convinced and overwhelmed w/ God of abraham, isaac and jacob. God as father. abba. forgiveness. love....unconditional love. merciful...
i dunno....i just need to have more of a passion for truth and to really live passionately for the truth no matter the consequences.
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