The story most commonly portrayed in the news media is about terrorism and hatred against Israel.
Sidebar: Let me state clearly that while the nation of Israel is not perfect, I'm on their side in nearly all the issues where they are roundly condemned. The recent UN report criticizing Israel is shameful. I'm also in favor of military action against terrorist groups, as a means of restraining evil. Sic vis pacem, para bellum. I do not think they are a complete solution, nor perfect in every operation, but I support the military option because it's necessary to counter evil targeting civilians and innocents. The US and other nations are not spending treasure and sacrificing blood for conquest or immediate gain, any more than we did in WW2, Korea, Vietnam, or Bosnia.
So the story you most likely are hearing about is violence perpetrated by Muslims. These are real events, horrible events, demon-inspired.
I do not think this is the most important story in the Muslim world. Not by a long shot.
The most amazing story coming from the Muslim world is the incredible rate of conversions to Christianity:
"According to Al-Jazeerah's interview with Sheikh Ahmad Al Katani, the president of The Companions Lighthouse for the Science of Islamic Law in Libya, In every hour, 667 Muslims convert to Christianity. Every day, 16,000 Muslims convert to Christianity. Every year, 6 million Muslims convert to Christianity." This interview was in 2001; a number of observers say the conversation rate is increasing.
In France "[a]round 15,000 Muslims each year are converting to Christianity - around 10,000 to Catholicism and 5,000 to Protestantism...."
There are astounding conversion movements in Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Egypt and Indonesia.
The God of the Bible is calling people to Himself. Remember this story -- the real story -- when you see news about Muslim violence. Consider the spiritual warfare going on for the souls of millions upon millions of people. And pray differently!
No comments:
Post a Comment