New Podcast Let Us Reason - A Christian/Muslim Dialogue

This view is usually held by pacifists, and it disagrees with Romans 13:1-6 ,where it says that government is a servant of God.  They take Luke 4: 5-7 out of context. We should also take the whole view of the Bible.  Daniel  4: 7 , says that the most high rules the kingdoms of men.  So God is in control of governments not Satan.  God allows governments to go after evil doers, He appoints governments, and he is the one that establishes them (all of them).  The job of the civil government is punish  those who do evil.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This view states that there is no room for religion in government and is promoted by the ACLU.  It violates the first amendment by keeping religion out of government instead of keeping the government out of religious affairs.  It also promotes atheisms as the religion of the government.  Romans 13:4 talks about government as God's agent to institute righteousness and punish evil.  If we take God out of government we remove  absolute morality and promote relativism.  Daniel 4:27,Luke 3:19, and Acts 24:25, are good examples of the influence of religion in government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 This view of government causes wars, and we have examples from the history of the church.  Jesus was opposed to this view, Luke 9: 52- 55.  True faith can not be forced; it is a voluntary decision.  We should appeal to people; Matt. 11: 28, Acts 28: 23.  In conclusion: Governments should never attempt to force religion on people, but provide freedom for all.    Forcing religion could lead to religious persecution or having false converts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi continues his series on the role the church and believers in politics and the government.  He mainly focuses his time on Isaiah chapter one and compares what the nation of Israel did and what the western civilization is doing, in the way that they left the biblical values and followed the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah,vs10.  He also compares verse 15 when Israel's hands were full of blood with our nation with the killing of innocent babies/abortion.  The nation of Israel suffered the consequences for her sin, and so will our nation if we don't repent and turn away from our sins, vs18-20.  He urges the church to vote for people who hold biblical value.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi introduces a new series on the Christian role in government.  He explains that according to the Bible, government is appointed by God whether we like it or not ,Romans 13: 1-7.  He also explains that 1 Timothy 2: 1-4, explains that the role of people in government ties with God's plan of salvation.  In the next few weeks he is going to discuss 5 wrong views about Christians in government:  1. Government should compel (force) people to religion.  2.  Government should exclude religion from government.  3.  All governments are evil and demonic.  4.  Do evangelism, but not politics.  5.  Do politics, but not evangelism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Smith talks with Al Fadi about the many different Qurans that he and Hatun Tash found. Just between the Warsh and the Hafs copies, there is five thousand differences.  This is specially problematic because the Quran and Muslims claim that there is not one letter is changed in the Quran.  Some Muslim  debaters like Yasir Qaadi and Mohammad Hijab admit that there are holes in the narrative of the Quran, but they refuse to discuss it in public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay and Al Fadi discuss that there is more than seven different Arabic Qurans , and none of them is from the time of Uthman (the third Muslim caliph).  They debunk the claim of Muslims that the Quran has been preserved,never been created and can't be changed;(Q 85:22,15:9).  In the time of Uthman; one Quran copy,  in the Qurashi dialect,  was chosen and all other copies were collected and burned.  Listen to hear more details concerning the subject. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi discusses what  the believers reaction should be  towards rioting.  He says that we should not take sides, but think of people who are created in God's image. TheBible does not codon riots, in fact the Bible mentions that Paul faced riots because of his message, Acts 19: 23-41,  which stirred up jealousy and riots.  The reason was that Paul's new message was going to disturb the idol worshipers business .  Our responsibility as believers is to share the good news and pray for people who are involved and those in authority, 1 Tim. 2: 1-3.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi and Jay Smith are answering several questions from - the material that Dan Gibson did introducing that the Qibla was originally in Petra,Jordan not Mecca ,Saudi Arabia. To- The Madina charter(agreement) articles, where Muhammad demanded that every non Muslim sign especially the Jews; who refused. They also talked about the standardization  of the Quranic text from 1924-1985.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi continues his teaching about being the church from last time using Colossians 3:12-17. How to behave in kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, first towards one another as believers and then towards non believers to bring glory to God.  Take advantage to share the peace of Christ with others in the middle of the uncertain times we are in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.