Controversy reveals a struggle for the soul of Islam.

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Overview

Because of September 11, 2001 and the Iraq war, Americans have had greater exposure to Islam. Many of us find it hard to reconcile the Qur’an’s teachings on violence and peace. But the Bible’s teachings also reflect a similar paradox. In this study, we’ll look at attitudes toward peace and violence in our own faith.

Table of Contents

LEADER'S GUIDE

    • Identify the Current Issue

    • Discover the Eternal Principles

—Teaching point one: Jesus grants and withholds peace.

—Teaching point two: At times, Jesus speaks about violence without condemning it.

—Teaching point three: Sometimes, Jesus sounds as if he wanted all his followers to become pacifists.

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