Is it dangerous to proselytize in Muslim countries?
Although I long for all people to find in Jesus Christ the same salvation and peace that I have found, I am not interested in making proselytes. Let me be clear: In the ancient world, “proselytes” were Gentiles who were required to be circumcised and become Jews, making a cultural change in order to follow God. Changing people’s cultures is contrary to my principles. Muslims can follow Jesus without divorcing themselves from their culture. Muslims often face punishment if they avail themselves of the basic human right to make their own choice about worshiping God. Sadly, some Westerners believe that, while freedom of speech and conscience are good for us, Muslims don’t deserve them. I reject that form of racism.
