The world is watching, and blogging about, Egypt. We don’t have an insider’s perspective, but every human story evokes one or more of DNA’s teachings. As history unfolds in Egypt before our eyes, what should Christians derive from the picture? Of course a big concern is the influence of Jihadists,
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One of the fundamental messages of Disciple Nations Alliance is that ideas have consequences. Of course this observation is not original with DNA. Richard Weaver published a book by that title in 1958. But he didn’t come up with it either. Consider this excerpt from the letter of the apostle
Jihadism is that radical Islam that wages jihad, or war, against non-Muslims and even against moderate Muslims. For the sake of discussion, let’s say everyone agrees that Jihadism poses a threat to freedom. And let’s say that everyone agrees that the job of a government is to protect its citizens. So, then,
Daryl McCarthy decribes how his life was profoundly impacted a few years ago by a stranger who, in his university days, had himself been deeply influenced. … a particularly brilliant professor galvanized his life and radically changed his worldview, his direction, his passion and his ambitions. The professor’s articulate lectures,
Although the pause button has been pushed for now at least, the controversy around Florida pastor Terry Jones and his (former?) plan to burn the Koran warrants a DNA reflection. How should Christians respond to worshippers of Allah? Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor
Our recent posts about the Ground Zero mosque have generated several helpful comments. One reader has wondered why we seem to lump all Muslims into the Jihadist camp. That’s a fair question, and worthy of a public response. The short answer: We don’t so lump. For the longer, and more
Two quick pointers about the New York mosque discussion. First, Sarah Cunningham has very well reasoned response here. I encourage our readers to check it out. She makes several excellent points, including this one: let’s give some time for the facts to become clear. Having said that, I don’t know if
Last month we published “Yea or Nay on the Ground Zero Mosque”. Thanks to each reader and each commenter. On August 3, the Landmarks Preservation Commission of New York City gave mosque planners a green light. Opponents are promising a continued fight in the courts, and union workers are vowing
[Note: In a book to be released in 2011, Darrow Miller will treat the Great Commission in the context of the anti-Christian ideologies of Islam and atheism. Some of our blogs, including this one, are being prepared from the manuscript as he writes.] “If somebody wants to build a religious house
For years, missionaries to Muslim countries have told us stories of the persecution that ensues when a follower of Allah comes to faith in Jesus Christ. The continued persecution of Christians in Muslim lands should remain high on every prayer list. (Consider signing up at Voice of the Martyrs for a
