Secret Believers

The book 'Secret Believers' by Brother Andrew and Al Janssen makes for compelling reading. Most of the book is in a story format, walking the reader through the trials and joys for Christians living in Muslim majority countries.

For a view of Islam that is fair and balanced yet without ignoring the reality of what goes on across the world, this is a great book.

The story sets the scene for the authors to issue four key challenges to Christians, especially us in the West:

1. Do we view Muslims as enemies? Or are we seeking to win them for Christ?
2. Are we going to seek revenge when attacked? Should we not offer forgiveness instead?
3. What would happen if we accepted the challenge of Islam by striving as Christians to imitate Christ?
4. Are really convinced we are in a spiritual war? If so, shouldn't we commit to a life of prayer?

I cannot disagree with their summary. To understand what they are really getting at (and avoid potential mis-understanding) you will need to read the book for yourself.

The stakes are certainly high - we are surely called to rise to the challenge.