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I have visited a mosque. I have gone with my friends to a Friday service.

It is not bad. It is not terrible. I am still a very strong Catholic. I simply prayed next to Muslims. I did not pray their prayers. I prayed my own Catholic prayers. There is no law. I did not sin. Anyone who asked, knew I was a Catholic.

You would find out that the average Muslim is peaceful and accepting. You would see that most condemn the terrorists and are embarrassed that the terrorists are associated with Islam.

The less we think of people as the enemy, in the non-Christian way that enemy is accepted, the better off we will be. Don't just bring the Gospel to the well. Bring it to the sick. In humility take Christ's love to people, even in mosques, and you will find that the Holy Spirit provides more than you ever could or your fear could.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. If we live like Christ calls us to live, Islam will fall apart and all will become Christians. If we live by the sword, we will die by the sword. Even if we are just defending ourselves. St. Peter had to put his sword away upon Christ's bidding. I am not saying lay it all down ... just be open to more peaceful solutions ... we may surprise ourselves and find Christ in those other solutions.