Islam

A Christian Perspective

1. Common Ground

The Catholic Church "regards with esteem also the Muslims." They adore the one God, living and subsisting in Himself; merciful and all-powerful, the Creator of heaven and earth. They strive to submit themselves to His hidden decrees (Vatican II, Nostra Aetate). We also share a reverence for Jesus as a prophet and honor Mary.

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2. Key Differences

While we worship the same God (the God of Abraham), our understanding of Him is radically different. Islam rejects the Trinity (seeing it as polytheism) and the Divinity of Christ. For Muslims, God is Master and we are slaves; for Christians, God is Father and we are children.

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3. Dialogue not Syncretism

Respecting Muslims does not mean saying "all religions are the same." We must lovingly bear witness to the truth that God revealed Himself fully in Jesus Christ, the Son of God who died for our sins. Islam honors Jesus as a prophet and denies that he died on the cross.

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