S07 Ep13 - How Islam Led Me Back to Christ w/ Charbel Raish

Charbel Raish shares his journey from Catholicism to Islam and back to Christ. Charbel discusses the challenges he faced understanding his faith and the significant role his friends played in his spiritual journey. He discusses interfaith dialogue, focusing on Mary's role as a bridge between Christianity and Islam.

Timestamps:

00:00:41 - Episode Introduction  

00:02:06 - Can you share your story, especially where Islam fits into your testimony?  

00:07:13 - How did your Muslim friends react once you recommitted to Christianity?  

00:14:12 - What are the similarities and differences between Catholic and Muslim views on Mary?  

00:26:39 - What is the difference between dictation (Islam) and inspiration (Christianity) regarding scripture?  

00:32:36 - Beyond the virgin birth, are there other Marian doctrines Islam shares with Christianity?

00:41:23 - Why does Islam emphasize 'God says it is' over the Holy Spirit's overshadowing?  

00:45:26 - Does Mary give a response in the Quran similar to the Christian concept of the Fiat her willing 'yes' to God’s plan?  

00:56:00 - Truth Beauty and Goodness

00:58:22 - Episode Conclusion

00:58:48 - Outro

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