May 21, 2001

Video explains Islam to Baptists
___ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--In a mosque in Southern California, a young man makes a vow that will profoundly change his life: "I declare that there is no God except Allah, and the prophet Muhammad is the messenger of God."
___It is an authentic conversion to Islam, a ceremony similar in some respects to the Christian ordinance of baptism.
___For the 6 million Muslims who now live in the United States and Canada, it is not a particularly unusual event. But for Christian audiences who witness the experience on a new video produced by the North American Mission Board, it is a sobering reminder of the growing influence of Islam in a nation once considered a bastion of Christianity.
___That personal perspective is a common theme of "The Cross or the Crescent: Understanding Islam," a video-based study of the world's second-largest religion. By examining Islam and its current practice in North America through the eyes of its followers, NAMB hopes to create understanding and address popular misconceptions about Islam among Christians. But the mission board also hopes to equip Christians to relate more effectively with their Muslim neighbors when discussing their own deeply held beliefs.
___"The Cross or The Crescent: Understanding Islam" may be purchased through LifeWay Christian Stores or by calling (800) 448-8032.

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