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I have just come from reading through hours worth of testimonies from Muslim-Christian converts. It occurred to me that of the perhaps 50 I read, none were converted by Catholics.
Those Muslims who are fundamentalists are very much interested in memorization of scripture and in dogma. Christians who offer the same are often the most successful. I have learned this firsthand from talking to converts - many of these were Mullahs (the theological equivalent of priests) and were attracted by the fervor of reliance on Scriptural truths - it make sense to them, and to their way of seeing religion. Fundamentalist Christianity would seem to fit well into this mold.
Still, I cannot believe that there are no Catholic groups trying to evangelize in Muslim countries. Dangerous, yes, but it is equally dangerous for Protestant groups who are doing it as we speak.
So I was wondering, does anyone have any information and documentation about Catholic evangelization efforts in the Middle East in recent decades? Or a source I could go to for further information? Thanks!
Those Muslims who are fundamentalists are very much interested in memorization of scripture and in dogma. Christians who offer the same are often the most successful. I have learned this firsthand from talking to converts - many of these were Mullahs (the theological equivalent of priests) and were attracted by the fervor of reliance on Scriptural truths - it make sense to them, and to their way of seeing religion. Fundamentalist Christianity would seem to fit well into this mold.
Still, I cannot believe that there are no Catholic groups trying to evangelize in Muslim countries. Dangerous, yes, but it is equally dangerous for Protestant groups who are doing it as we speak.
So I was wondering, does anyone have any information and documentation about Catholic evangelization efforts in the Middle East in recent decades? Or a source I could go to for further information? Thanks!