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Actually, Christian Arabs use the term "Allah" only because of Muslim cultural and legal influence. For example, Copts are reluctant to use the term and prefer "Rab" (Lord). Other Arabic speaking Christians use their liturgical language (e.g., Syriac) when praying and addressing God.


14 posted on 11/27/2006 11:35:03 AM PST by attiladhun2 (Islam is a despotism so vile that it would warm the heart of Orwell's Big Brother)
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The Islamization of Christian Arabs in too prevalent, apart from heroes like Joseph Farah, Walid Shoebat, etc.
15 posted on 11/27/2006 11:50:51 AM PST by Posting
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