[Iscool]

Thus last week Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga said that he feared the brutal persecution of Christians by the Islamic State “may push back advancements in the Christian-Muslim dialogue.”

What a moron...There is no Christian-muzlim dialogue, only Catholic-muzlim dialogue...

And never will be...

[longfellowsmuse]

Islam is a religion whose founding principles promote expansion of the religion through violent means. To say otherwise is a deception. It is not nor has it ever been a peaceful religion.

We should not confuse the differing roles of individual christians and of governments. They are not the same.

Governments must protect their citizens from threats to their freedoms by use of diplomacy and force when necessary. Christians are called to love God ( the triune) with all their heart and mind..through prayer and adherence to the 10 commandments. We are to be Christ’s light in the world. Even if that means becoming martyrs.

Christians should engage in dialogue with everyone...remember Jesus told the apostles to deliver His message to all. Christ’s love and mercy is the best spiritual weapon there is against evil. In this sense the Cardinal is not wrong. However, governments and their leaders must use all necessary means to protect civilians including what necessary force is needed to get the job done.

[Mrs. Don-o]

You are not well informed. There is Evangelical-Muslim Dialogue (LINK), and has been for many decades.