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#367388 - 08/01/11 09:42 AM
Ramadan begins today, Aug. 1st.
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That the start of our Dormition Fast coincides this year with the Muslim observance of Ramadan is perhaps not a coincidence; nor is the fact that it ends on Aug. 29, a day of fasting comemmorating the beheading of St. John, the Baptizer of Christ.
Maybe it's a chance for us to try to develop a sense of solidarity with them...to pray with and for them. What could it hurt?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadan_(calendar_month)
Edited by sielos ilgesys (08/01/11 09:43 AM)
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#367398 - 08/01/11 02:56 PM
Re: Ramadan begins today, Aug. 1st.
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What would be the basis of this "solidarity", considering (a) that they believe we are utterly mistaken about Jesus Christ; and (b) that the ultimate objective of Islam is the subjugation of all non-Muslims under Sharia law? When a Muslim can convert to Christianity without fear for his life, when there are as many churches in Riyadh as there are mosques in Rome, then I might think there is some basis for this "solidarity".
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