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Ministry finds fault with Yale Christian-Muslim declaration

“We raise these issues because of our concern for the Biblical Christian faith and for the implications of the ‘Common Word’ process for Christian minorities in Muslim lands, Christian mission in Muslim lands, and converts from Islam to Christianity around the world,” Barnabas Fund concluded.

“Although we respect and love Muslims, Christians cannot accept Islam as an equal and valid revelation from God. The denial of the deity of Christ and His redemptive work as well as of the Trinity will always stand in the way of interfaith dialogue and co-operation,” the ministry argued.

“Just as Muslims cannot accept the Christian denial of Muhammad’s prophethood and the Koran’s status as the word of God, so Christians must take a clear stand on the central doctrines of their faith.”

Despite the list of critiques, Barnabas Fund stressed at the beginning of its reflection that it “fully affirm[s] and support[s] all endeavors to work for peace in this torn world”, and welcomes the “sincerity and goodwill of all involved in the process.”

The ministry also said cooperation on social and economic issues should be based upon the groups’ common humanity, rather than a “supposed” common theology as proposed in the declaration.

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