But there exist profound differences between Islam and Christianity, and by pretending otherwise we are kind of like the emperor’s subjects were before the small child exposed the con. Its roots are in the long-standing struggle for spiritual truth between the three great faiths that all have their origins in the Bible: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Like Christianity, Islam was an evangelizing faith, exhorting its followers to spread the word, the truth, and convert the people. That Christianity and Islam soon came into conflict is a part of history that still is with us today. Discord between Islam and Christianity has been driven largely by their deep spiritual differences.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 26, 2020 20:03 UTC