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May 15, 2017 · Whilst Islam and Christianity agree that a crucifixion did take place, they disagree on whether or not Jesus himself was crucified and died. The idea of Jesus dying on the cross is central to the Christian belief, but it is rejected by Islam.
Christianity teaches that Jesus was condemned to death by the Sanhedrin and the Roman prefect Pontius Pilate, crucified, and after three days, resurrected. Islam teaches that Jesus was a human prophet who, like the other prophets, tried to bring his people to worship the one true God, termed Tawhid.
Understanding where Islam stands in relation to the beliefs of Christianity is only the first step in the discussion. Consider asking deeper questions about Islam, where it is unique, what challenges it is facing and the feelings of individual believers to further develop the dialogue.
May 26, 2020 · Let’s start with the obvious: Christians believe Jesus is God, but the Quran is so opposed to this belief that it condemns Jesus worshipers to Hell ([Qur’an] 5.72). For Christians, Jesus is certainly God, and for Muslims Jesus is certainly not God. How can it be said that Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
Feb 22, 2024 · Christian worship is fundamentally different from that of other faiths, including Islam, in that Christians come to God’s house not primarily to do for Him but rather to receive His gifts to us. These include most notably the means of grace, which are the Word and Sacraments.
The Church teaches that Christ is the final and definitive self-revelation of God. Yet Islam comes after Christianity and challenges Christian teaching. How should Christians understand Islam and respond to the complicated history of Muslim-Christian relations?
The Global Church and Islam series began with an event focused on the Qur’an and the Bible, the most important scriptural sources for Islam and Christianity.
