Christians and Muslims should fight side by side

[Seeker]

Hello friends!

I recently received one of those spam emails that made me think about our Muslim brothers and sisters.  The title was:  INVITING CHRISTIANS TO THE RIGHT WAY AND REDEMPTION

The email could have easily been sent by a Christian had the title been INVITING MUSLIMS TO THE RIGHT WAY AND REDEMPTION.

I read through the email and three things came to mind:
1.  The Muslim objections as listed in the email were based on a misunderstanding of the Trinity and misinterpretations of the Bible.
2.  Muslims and Christians share common values and some common beliefs about God.
3.  Christians spend much time arguing amongst ourselves when perhaps we should spend more time sharing the truth with believers such as Muslims and Jews, but most especially with non-believers who have even less of the truth than believers in the one God.  This inner squabbling can be scandalous when done in front of Muslims and Jews.  I do not say this to make light of the important differences within Christianity, especially those that have eternal consequences.  Simply to point out that in our effort to share the whole truth of Christ with fellow Christians, we should not forget those who are ignorant of Christ as Saviour and Redeemer.

I'd like to start by pointing out that Christians, Muslims, and Jews are allies in the war against the culture of death.  We agree on the evil of abortion.  We can and should work together against the world and secularism that seeks to take God out of our lives.  We believe that our purpose is to serve God, not ourselves.  We believe that this should drive civilization, not hedonism and materialism.  In these things we agree and can work together to fulfill God's will.

Here is another example of something we can probably agree on.

In other posts in this forum, I'd like to discuss the differences and similarities between the beliefs of Christians and Muslims and to clear up misconceptions on both sides for a better understanding of each other.  I need the help of this community since I am a novice in the beliefs of Islam.  I'll do my best to accurately represent their beliefs and not just offer them up for attack.  

I hope that our goal in these discussions will be twofold:
1.  Better understand our Muslim friends so we can work together against common enemies.
2.  Better prepare us to share the truth of Jesus and the Gospel with our Muslim friends so that they may have the whole Truth of God.  If we could help shed more light on the truths they do have, perhaps we can aid God's work so that their joy may be complete.

[gigi]

it's nice to see that you truly try to work in keeping the peace between both religions because it's true, we share alike in many things the only thing i have to comment on is your 3rd point

3.  Christians spend much time arguing amongst ourselves when perhaps we should spend more time sharing the truth with believers such as Muslims and Jews, but most especially with non-believers who have even less of the truth than believers in the one God.

seeing as the non believer is what the bible refers as COLD .. and the followers of the Word as HOT .. would it  be wrong to say that anyone that disagrees with the Word is lukewarm?? and is this state not detestable to our God??    [/b]

Revelations3:16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot,[a] I will vomit you out of My mouth.

[Seeker]

seeing as the non believer is what the bible refers as COLD .. and the followers of the Word as HOT .. would it  be wrong to say that anyone that disagrees with the Word is lukewarm?? and is this state not detestable to our God??

Yes, I agree that lukewarmness is in many ways worse than being "cold."  In my opinion, it's not just those who disagree with God's Word (as you said), but also those who don't care about God's Word, either way.  I think lukewarmness could also be apathy for God's Word.

Good reference to Revelation.

[Melody]

would it  be wrong to say that anyone that disagrees with the Word is lukewarm??

I may be wrong, but I believe that lukewarm people are those who don't really disagree with the Word, but don't really treasure it enough to keep it either... sort of like "Fence Sitters".

Will try and see if there's anything official on this.

Blessings,

Melody