I am no fan of Rick Warren, but does he have a point?
“Some problems are so big you have to team tackle them,” evangelical megachurch pastor Rick Warren addressed the annual convention of the Islamic Society of North America.
Warren said Muslims and Christians should be partners in working to end what he calls “the five global giants” of war, poverty, corruption, disease and illiteracy.
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“It’s easier to be an extremist of any kind because then you only have one group of people mad at you,” he said. “But if you actually try to build relationships — like invite an evangelical pastor to your gathering — you’ll get criticized for it. So will I.”
In his speech, Warren also urged Muslims and Christians to speak out against stereotyping of any group and to respect each other even while disagreeing. Addressing Muslims who “have been in America for many generations now,” he urged them to help “the newcomers learn what it means to be American.” (read the rest here.)
Can we work together across religious and theological lines (remember even among those claiming the Christian religion, there is discord and hatred) on projects which touch us all?
You asked a good question, “does he have a point?”
I posted about this at sola today also and found myself sitting for 10 minutes, trying to come up with a personal comment on Warren’s meeting and couldn’t Polycarp. So i said nothing.
Its hard to second-guess the reasons behind why he did this; if it was plain wrong or if he was being led by God.
Did you read Jan Markell’s open letter to Rick Warren at Olive Tree ministries?
You asked a good question, “does he have a point?”
I posted about this at sola today also and found myself sitting for 10 minutes, trying to come up with a personal comment on Warren’s meeting and couldn’t Polycarp. So i said nothing.
Its hard to second-guess the reasons behind why he did this; if it was plain wrong or if he was being led by God.
Did you read Jan Markell’s open letter to Rick Warren at Olive Tree ministries?
I have not, but I will look for it. It has been my believe that we should take every chance we get to speak for the gospel – and yet, he seems willing to let every chance slip by, which is why is called on more and more to do these kinds of things. I really do not know what to think.
I sent it to you…
I sent it to you…
Your post Rick Warren on Interfaith Projects with Muslims | The Church of Jesus Christ was very interesting when I found it over google on Monday by my search for rick warren. I have your blog now in my bookmarks and I visit your blog again, soon. Take care.
Your post Rick Warren on Interfaith Projects with Muslims | The Church of Jesus Christ was very interesting when I found it over google on Monday by my search for rick warren. I have your blog now in my bookmarks and I visit your blog again, soon. Take care.
I have not, but I will look for it. It has been my believe that we should take every chance we get to speak for the gospel – and yet, he seems willing to let every chance slip by, which is why is called on more and more to do these kinds of things. I really do not know what to think.