Posted on 07/04/2009 7:18:22 PM PDT by rawhide
WASHINGTON Speaking to a crowd of nearly 8,000 Muslims at the Islamic Society of North America's annual convention in Washington D.C., Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren called on Muslims and Christians to form an interfaith coalition to combat prejudice and stereotypes.
While Fourth of July revelers staked out seats to watch fireworks at the nearby Capitol Building, Warren addressed convention-goers – some of them from Orange County Muslim student associations – about the need for mutual respect.
"Tolerance is not enough," Warren said. "People don't want to be tolerated, they want to be respected, they want to be listened to. They want to be valued."
Armed with four ideas for action, Warren called on Muslims and Christians to work together to create respect, restore civility to civilization, promote peace and tackle major world problems.
"I am not interested in interfaith dialogue, I am interested in interfaith projects," Warren said. "Talk is very cheap."...
..."I think what he said was fantastic," said Shiran Elkoshairi of the Adams Center Mosque in Virginia. "Historically, that (interfaith co-operation) was the way things got done, but we have forgotten that over time."
Elkoshairi said he especially liked how Warren said that love is a verb, an action rather than an emotion.
"I am commanded to love and I am commanded to respect everybody," Warren said.
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Sami M. Angawi, left, talks with Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, right, at the Islamic Society of North Americaís 46th annual convention in Washington, July 4, 2009. Evangelical megachurch pastor Rick Warren says America's largest Islamic organization showed courage when it invited him to speak at its annual convention.
SUCKER!
A very naive person with a lack of historical understanding. They don’t WANT to be our friends Warren. They want us to die.
Rick can kiss my Lilly white ass
“I am commanded to love and I am commanded to respect everybody,” Warren said.”
I don’t believe this is true.
Who is this guy? He catapulted into prominence by an accidental book read following a murder. Thus guy thinks he’s a national leader.
Rick Warren go get lost. I feel sad for his congregants- if they have enough sense they should desert this charlatan in droves.
Rick to and convert a Muslim and your days are numbered.
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1. Respect must be earned.
2. A rabid dog will not be civil, no matter how much you want him to be.
3. To expect peace from those whose only goal is to kill or enslave you is suicide.
4. The biggest "world problem" is Islam. How you gonna "tackle" that with those who hold to its tenets?
““I am commanded to love and I am commanded to respect everybody,” Warren said.””
You are commanded to protect and defend the innocent. They cut off female genitalia over there. They execute rape victims.
“(Rick) Warren calls on Muslims and Christians to work together”
Hey Rick, one faith believes in turning the other cheek while the other believes in beheading those who do not believe in their false god. Just what kind of “working together” can be done under those circumstances?
RESPECT IS EARNED, Rick.
Maybe he can work with some of the imams we see on Palestinian Media Watch. I’m sure they’d be up for it, after they kill the Jews first.
Rickie Pooh had better read the Koran before speaking about Islam, lest he eventually find out about core Islamic methods of dealing with the unbeliever.
Jesus commanded us to love our enemy. I believe he also commanded us to care and protect for our family.
Yes, that’s right. Jesus never commanded us to hold hands with the persecutors and find common ground.
If Warren doesn't agree with that then he should give up any leadership position in the church.
No.
I am gonna take this to heart an invite all the Muslims in NW Florida to a good old Southern Pig B-bq and shark fishing trip.LOL
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