Islam and North America Loving our Muslim Neighbors

by Fries, Micah; Whitfield, Keith S.

• ISBN13: 9781462748419
• ISBN10: 1462748414
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-11-01
• Publisher: B&H Academic

Summary

Love your Muslim neighbors.

Motivated by a deep-rooted conviction that the North American church needs to be equipped for this important task, Micah Fries and Keith Whitfield have gathered a group of experts who are deeply invested in successful outreach to their Muslim neighbors. Unlike many resources that explore the topic of Islam as a dominant religion in the Middle East, Islam and North America focuses on the presence of Islam here in North America. Answering questions about the commonalities between Christians and Muslims, freedom of worship, the Quran, and Sharia law, this book will equip North American Christians to think about Islam theologically and missionally, engage their Muslim neighbors hospitably, and encourage readers to find new opportunities for missional engagement in their own backyards.

Author Biography

Micah Fries is senior pastor of Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

 

Keith Whitfield is assistant professor of theology, dean of graduate studies, and vice president for academic administration at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. 

 

 

Table of Contents

Foreword: Kambiz Saghaey

Chapter 1: The Multi-Faith Challenge: How should Christians live in an increasingly multi-faith world
Ed Stetzer
 
Chapter 2: Islam & the Future: What is the future of Islam in the West? How does migration pattern shape the influence of Islam in North America?
Micah Fries
 
Chapter 3: Overview of Global Islam and Demographics of Islam in North America 
Steve Johnson
 
Chapter 4: Do we all worship the same God?
Keith Whitfield
 
Chapter 5: Islam & Violence: What does the Quran say about violence?
Ayman Ibrahim
 
Chapter 6: Islam and Politics: Do Muslims want to overtake the US political structure and institute Sharia law?
Bob Roberts
 
Chapter 7: Religious Liberty, Islam, and Christian Missions: Should we defend the freedom to worship for other religious?
Bart Barber
 
Chapter 8: Common Ground: What do Christians and Muslims have in common?
Fyne Nsofor
 
Chapter 9: What Challenges do Muslims face in North America?
Shirin Taber
 
Chapter 10: Getting to Know Your Neighbor: How can I explore and appreciate other culture(s) across the street?
D.A. Horton
 
Chapter 11: Muslims and the Great Commission: The Importance of Community
Ant Greenham
 
Chapter 12: The Gospel: How do we discuss faith (ours & theirs) with a Muslim?
Afshin Ziafat