SERIES DESCRIPTION: The rise of Islam in America and its influence in the western world is something to be taken seriously by Westerners in general and Christians in particular. Islam with a billion followers is rising with renewed vigor to advance its global agenda, one that is characterized more by terror than truth. Investigations into the recent terrorist attack in Mumbai, India--dubbed as India’s 9/11--was apparently traced to a little known Islamic front called Deccan Mujahedeen which is inspired by the ideology of radical Islam. It’s time western Christians inform themselves about the worldview of Islam. In this fascinating series, Indian scholar and journalist Reuben David unravels the myth and the murky waters of Islam and offers a reasonable Christian response to the questions posed by Islam.
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SERIES TOPICS: August 5 The rise of Islam in the west August 12 Who is prophet Mohammed? What are the fundamental teachings of Islam? August 19 A religion of peace or violence September 2 Women, Jews and Christians in Islam September 9 Why freedom of thought is attacked in Islam? September 16 What is the Islamic idea of salvation? September 23 What is God doing in the Islamic world? September 30 How to reach Muslims for Christ?
• Islam is growing rapidly in the United States. Estimates of Muslim adherents vary betwee n 3 to 6 million. • Christians vary widely in ho w to respond to Islam. Some are isolated from or confrontation al towards Muslims and others engage in bridge-building evangelistic endeavors. • Although Islam believes in Jesus as a mighty prophet, it says He never rose from the dead. • There are 99 names for Alla h in Islam and not one of them ref ers to God as Father. • In many Islamic countries the “Law of Apostasy” requires tha t anyone who departs from Isla m must be killed. • Women have half the rights of men: in court witness and in inheritance.
SPEAKER BACKGROUND: Reuben David has dedicated his life and ministry to a reasoned defense of the gospel and a broader understanding of the historic Christian intellectual tradition. A journalist by profession, he has spoken in Europe, Asia, and America, and to university audiences around the world. He has addressed media and religious leaders in several venues. Mr. David has written extensively on world religions. Born and raised in India--home to Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism--Reuben is well versed in the practical realities of comparative religions today. His first-hand knowledge of religions, cults, and the competing philosophies and ideologies of our day has made him a popular lecturer and seminar leader with university students and adult audiences alike. Mr. David holds masters’ degrees in mass media, psychology, and religion from Regent University in Alexandria, Virginia, and from Bangalore University in India. He is currently a professor of journalism at the North Central University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For more details go to www.reubendavid.com.
Sunday mornings 9:50am in Room 208 11:15am in Room 210 August 5 - September 30, 2012 309 E County Rd 42 Burnsville, MN 55306 952.432.7168 www.bereanbaptist.com
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