ISLAM AND TERRORISM

Today, Christians need to know more about Islam and terrorism. I recently spent some time with a young Christian leader from Pakistan and ask him to recommend some materials that would give a clear understanding of this issue. The materials below are the ones he has recommended. Please see the website of the author for additional information and materials he has written.

ISLAM AND TERRORISM
by Mark A. Gabriel, Ph.D., 2002
http://www.markagabriel.org/

Islam has been veiled in a vast sea of misinformation for too long! Never before has one book contained such valuable information about the Islamic faith, beliefs and traditions as well as historical and political insights. Dr. Mark Gabriel shares the truth and tells you everything you need to know and understand about Islam and why the United States has become the target of Islamic terrorism.

In Islam and Terrorism you will learn:
1. How Muhammad practiced holy war and why it continues today
2. Why the verses about jihad cancel out the verses about tolerance, causing contradictions in the Quran
3. What Muslims believe about earning your way into Paradise (heaven)
4. Which radical teachings in black market books are being read by the Islamic terrorists of today
5. Why the United States has become the target of Islamic terrorism

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword by J. Lee GradyIntroduction

SECTION I: MY STORY
Disillusioned at Al Azhar
The Egyptian Prison
A Year Without Faith

SECTION II: THE ROOTS OF TERRORISM IN ISLAM
Core Beliefs of Islam
Holy War in the Quran
Misinformed by the Media
Human Rights Under Islam

SECTION III: FOLLOWING MUHAMMAD'S EXAMPLE
Arabian Culture
Muhammad Declares Jihad
The Ultimate Goal of Islam
The Three Stages of Jihad
When Lies Are Justified
Muhammad's Use of Mosques

SECTION IV: THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN JIHAD
Forefathers of Terrorism
The Founding Father of Modern Jihad
The Philosophers of Jihad
Recruiting for Holy War
Inspired by Iran
Treachery Between Terrorists
Al_Jihad Prepares and Attacks
Justice Loses, Quran Wins
Jihad Bleeds Out of Egypt
New Strategy: Attack the West

SECTION V: MUSLIMS AND THE GOOD NEWS
The False Christianity Presented to Muslims
Bringing the Gospel to Muslims
Challenges for Muslim Converts
Epilogue

Notes

Glossary

Bibliography

AUTHOR PROFILE
Dr. Mark A. Gabriel was able to quote the entire Quran by the time he was twelve years old. Raised in Egypt--in the midst of a breeding ground of Islam terrorists--he spent his formative years deep inside the confines of Muslim influence. His own family disowned him after he converted to Christianity and tried to kill him several times. He escaped his homeland and now resides in the United States. As a reflection of his new life in Christ, he chose a Christian name to replace his Muslim name.

BOOK SPECIFICATIONS
234 pages, paper.ISBN 0884198847
Islam Expert Answers Challenges
http://bibleprobe.com/MarkGarbriel-Introduction.htm

Dr. Mark A. Gabriel's Other Books

Islam and the Jews
Jesus and Muhammad
Islamic Terrorist
Culture Clash

Grow Your Church From The Outside In

Grow Your Church From The Outside In

There are nearly 100 million unchurched people in the U.S. Do you know how to connect with them in ways that will lead to faith-based life transformation?

In this practical and user-friendly volume, author and researcher George Barna explores the world of the unchurched. Based on research his company conducted among several thousand unchurched people, Barna describes who the unchurched are and how we might most easily and appropriately connect with them. Using additional research he conducted among churches that have had great success in attracting and retaining unchurched people, Barna also outlines perspectives and effective strategies for churches that wish to reach those who avoid churches.

More than 80% of the current growth registered by Protestant churches is biological or transfer growth – very little of the growth comes from penetrating the ranks of the unchurched. Once you understand the values, attitudes, beliefs, religious practices, demographics, life goals, and spiritual expectations of the unchurched, you will have a better chance of relating to them in meaningful ways. Let Grow Your Church From the Outside In be your guidebook in that process.

This book was formerly titled, Re-Churching The Unchurched

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1- The Crowd Waits for You

CHAPTER 2- Sizing Up the Unchurched

CHAPTER 3- Why People Avoid the

Church CHAPTER 4- A Demographic Profile of the Unchurched

CHAPTER 5- Values, Attitudes, and Lifestyles

CHAPTER 6- The Faith of the Unchurched

CHAPTER 7- What the Unchurched Want From a Church

CHAPTER 8- Getting Their Attention

CHAPTER 9- Twelve Misconceptions About Ministry to the Unchurched

CHAPTER 10-How Churches Minister Effectively to the Unchurched

CHAPTER 11- Making a Commitment to a Vision of the Church

Book Excerpt found at
http://www.barna.org/FlexPage.aspx?Page=Excerpt&ProductID=230