Many Christians are naïve about the ways Islam has gained much ground within western society in recent years, influencing numerous spheres of culture, politics, and law. The vision of Islamic beliefs ruling all spheres of society (‘Islamism’) may not be adopted by all western Muslims, but it is a belief entirely consistent with Islamic tradition.

Where Muslims are often very bullish about defending their values and public symbols, Christians often happily give away such cultural ground, fearing the accusation of ‘Islamophobia’. What are the implications of allowing elements of Shariah Law to be imposed within western societies today? What can Christians draw upon to think through and respond to these challenges with love, confidence, and clarity?

In this special episode in our mini-series on Islam, Andy and Aaron are joined by Tim Dieppe (Christian Concern), a regular media commentator on Christianity and Islam in British public life, to talk through these important issues.

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RESOURCES:

- Tim Dieppe, “What’s Wrong With Islamic Finance?” (2018) https://christianconcern.com/resource/whats-wrong-islamic-finance/

- Christian Concern resources on Islam. https://christianconcern.com/ccissues/islam/

- Andy Bannister, “Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?” (2021)

- Rodney Stark, “God’s Battalions: The Case for the Crusades” (2010)

- Raymond Ibrahim, “Defenders of the West: The Christian Heroes Who Stood Against Islam” (2022)