Episode Description

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Mark Durie, a pastor and academic about the rise of Islam in the West and its dangers. They discuss how growing up in a deeply Christian home shaped his worldview and calling. Why after a very accomplished academic career did he feel the call to enter into pastoral ministry. They dive into the languages that have shaped how people experience reality, emotions and belief systems drawing from the research of the Acehnese language in Indonesia. Durie then discusses his extensive study into Islam following the September 11 attacks. Why there are some similarities and profound differences between Islam and Christianity, how Islam was formed as a Religion and Political structure. What are the dangers with Islam spreading rapidly in the Western World, what radical Islam is vs regular Islam and is there any difference. Plus so much more! 

Episode Summary

• Growing up in a deeply Christian home and how that shaped Mark’s worldview
• His early life as a very accomplished academic 
• How Mark became a Christian 
• Why Mark felt called into Pastoral ministry 
• The languages that have shaped how people experience reality, emotions and belief systems 
• Why Mark studied Islam after the 9/11 attacks 
• Are there any differences between radical Islam vs Regular Islam
• What are the differences and similarities between Islam and Christianity
• What are the dangers with Islam spreading rapidly in the Western World 

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