Comments on: The Sikh temple massacre, Islamophobia and Samaritans http://young.anabaptistradicals.org/2012/08/06/the-sikh-temple-massacre-islamophobia-and-samaritans/ let's activate something Sun, 26 May 2013 05:16:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: David Hovde http://young.anabaptistradicals.org/2012/08/06/the-sikh-temple-massacre-islamophobia-and-samaritans/#comment-427315 David Hovde Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:07:12 +0000 http://young.anabaptistradicals.org/?p=861#comment-427315 Great article, Tim! After living in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq for the summer, receiving hospitality from Muslim people, I am very encouraged to read an article like this. - David Hovde Great article, Tim! After living in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq for the summer, receiving hospitality from Muslim people, I am very encouraged to read an article like this. - David Hovde

]]> By: Tim B http://young.anabaptistradicals.org/2012/08/06/the-sikh-temple-massacre-islamophobia-and-samaritans/#comment-423922 Tim B Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:55:30 +0000 http://young.anabaptistradicals.org/?p=861#comment-423922 Sadly, Tim, I think most American's first experience with Islam was on 9/11. Should it be any wonder then that their view of Islam is one of fear,? And while Franklin Graham is an evangelical leader we should be glad he doesn't carry nearly the weight his father did. I am mighty saddened by the attitude of some christians towards muslims, especially since we have much in common; a deep devotion to God, head coverings, daily prayers, etc. I don't believe Islam is the true religion, but I'm glad we live in a country where we should all be able to practice our religion. Sadly, Tim, I think most American’s first experience with Islam was on 9/11. Should it be any wonder then that their view of Islam is one of fear,? And while Franklin Graham is an evangelical leader we should be glad he doesn’t carry nearly the weight his father did. I am mighty saddened by the attitude of some christians towards muslims, especially since we have much in common; a deep devotion to God, head coverings, daily prayers, etc. I don’t believe Islam is the true religion, but I’m glad we live in a country where we should all be able to practice our religion.

]]> By: TimN http://young.anabaptistradicals.org/2012/08/06/the-sikh-temple-massacre-islamophobia-and-samaritans/#comment-421776 TimN Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:04:30 +0000 http://young.anabaptistradicals.org/?p=861#comment-421776 Thanks, Joel. Somehow I managed to entirely miss that one. Wow. Thanks, Joel. Somehow I managed to entirely miss that one. Wow.

]]> By: Joel Miller http://young.anabaptistradicals.org/2012/08/06/the-sikh-temple-massacre-islamophobia-and-samaritans/#comment-421659 Joel Miller Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:15:15 +0000 http://young.anabaptistradicals.org/?p=861#comment-421659 Thanks for the thoughts Tim. Am pondering the irony of Franklin Graham's organization being called SAMARITAN'S Purse. Thanks for the thoughts Tim. Am pondering the irony of Franklin Graham’s organization being called SAMARITAN’S Purse.

]]> By: TimN http://young.anabaptistradicals.org/2012/08/06/the-sikh-temple-massacre-islamophobia-and-samaritans/#comment-421108 TimN Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:33:23 +0000 http://young.anabaptistradicals.org/?p=861#comment-421108 Duane, I went ahead and added a post-script about your uncle here and on <a href="http://www.themennonite.org/bloggers/timjn/posts/Jesus_and_the_Samaritans_towards_a_Christian_response_to_the_Sikh_temple_shooting" rel="nofollow">my post on The Mennonite</a>. Duane, I went ahead and added a post-script about your uncle here and on my post on The Mennonite.

]]> By: TimN http://young.anabaptistradicals.org/2012/08/06/the-sikh-temple-massacre-islamophobia-and-samaritans/#comment-420940 TimN Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:30:50 +0000 http://young.anabaptistradicals.org/?p=861#comment-420940 Thanks, Duane. I read the news of Al Geiser's death last week with great sadness last. To survive a kidnapping, as he did, and then to choose to stay and continue working is truly a remarkable sign of his love for the Afghan people and his commitment to following the way of Jesus. My thoughts are with you and the rest of your extended family. Thanks, Duane. I read the news of Al Geiser’s death last week with great sadness last. To survive a kidnapping, as he did, and then to choose to stay and continue working is truly a remarkable sign of his love for the Afghan people and his commitment to following the way of Jesus.

My thoughts are with you and the rest of your extended family.

]]> By: Duane Steiner http://young.anabaptistradicals.org/2012/08/06/the-sikh-temple-massacre-islamophobia-and-samaritans/#comment-420908 Duane Steiner Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:55:19 +0000 http://young.anabaptistradicals.org/?p=861#comment-420908 Below are links about another recent peaceful Anabaptist martyr. He loved the Afghan people and his goal was not to convert or change but to live amongst the people and help them. He risked all and was driven by a beat of a different drum. Those who say they follow Jesus should emulate his risk taking, his love the local people and his passion. I would have loved to have a conversation with my uncle about the polarization between Christians and Muslims that you speak about. http://www.the-daily-record.com/obituaries/2012/08/02/alfred-al-geiser http://www.mennoworld.org/2012/8/6/businessman-killed-rural-afghanistan/ Duane Steiner Below are links about another recent peaceful Anabaptist martyr. He loved the Afghan people and his goal was not to convert or change but to live amongst the people and help them. He risked all and was driven by a beat of a different drum. Those who say they follow Jesus should emulate his risk taking, his love the local people and his passion. I would have loved to have a conversation with my uncle about the polarization between Christians and Muslims that you speak about.

http://www.the-daily-record.com/obituaries/2012/08/02/alfred-al-geiser

http://www.mennoworld.org/2012/8/6/businessman-killed-rural-afghanistan/

Duane Steiner

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