UNMASKING THE DECEPTION. Imagine, for a moment, one faith and one family. Imagine living in unison with everyone without the hassle of trying to get along. Imagine your family, friends, and coworkers sharing the same convictions with no disputes and no misunderstandings. Discord among the brethern and hurt feelings would be a distant memory. The world would be at peace, and you would be living in a new reality made possible by a unifying faith. Pope Francis embraces these imaginings and speaks about them often. Many agree with him. He wants to remove barriers of division from among all faiths. This new dream for unity would allow believers, regardless of faith and tradition and nation, to join as soul mates vowing to build one global community sharing one faith. These are inspiring words from the Pope, and an increasing number of believers feel the tug to unite in singleness of one faith and one fellowship. It would feel so right and so now, a desirable change from the way things are today. As proof of the tug, evangelicals are hearing the call to come home. Last December Kenneth Copeland and other evangelicals (who share the Popes vision) were so moved by the Popes appeal they promised to join him in prayer and spirit to unite as brothers in Christ ( Source). Advocates of Chrislam agree the call to join in one faith is venerable and even principled, but also essential if all are to walk the same path to rid the world of strife caused by clashing beliefs. Opponents of Chrislam argue a path to oneness in faith is unattainable, citing Amos 3:3 as the reason. Perhaps the opponents fail to recall the Bible says it will happen ( Revelation 17:1-18). Chrislam is possible because Revelation says it will happen; and, by the looks of things presently under construction.But, how is such a pathway built to bring so many into one body of faith? It begins with compromise, which is not always a bad thing. But, what a person chooses to give up or accept could be and herein the need for close examination ( Acts 17:11). The Bible warns about compromise and especially when it means giving up the redemptive message of Jesus Christ. The apostle Paul writes, Beware lest anyone deceive you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ ( Colossians 2:8). Chrislam is all about compromise. One high profile leader invested in this movement is Rick Warren. Now the End Begins, a Christian web site exposing Chrislam, posted: Rick Warren, founder and pastor of Saddleback Community Church in Orange County California, addressed the convention of the Islamic Society of North America. Warren stated that Muslims and Christians must work together to combat stereotypes,promote peace and freedom, and solve global problems. Christians and Moslems — faith mates, soul mates and now work mates! Chrislam! ( Source) The founding principle for justifying compromise, to work together as soul mates, comes from the idea that Christians and Muslims worship the same God. Do they? In support of this belief: Pope Francis prayed silently alongside a senior Islamic cleric in Istanbuls Blue Mosque...Francis took off his shoes as he entered the huge mosque, before bowing his head in prayer for several minutes, facing Mecca and standing next to Istanbuls Grand Mufti Rahmi Yaran,in what a Vatican spokesman described as a joint moment of silent adoration of God. ( Source). Earlier last year, the Pope said in an appeal to Turkeys President Erdogan and others: To this end, it is essential that all citizens — Muslim and Christian —both in the provision and practice of the law, enjoy the same rights and respect the same duties. They will then find it easier to see each other as brothers and sisters who are travelling the same path, seeking always to reject misunderstandings while promoting cooperation and concord. ( Source) While the call to join is global and includes all faiths, this call is really all about giving up truth that divides to embrace truth that unites. Jesus did not come to unite light with darkness nor believers with unbelievers; he came to divide by calling out a remnant from the world for His name sake ( Luke 12:51; Romans 11:5; 2 Corinthians 6:17). Is Chrislam becoming center stage and a growing reality? Its leaders think so because they are working tirelessly making this new faith a global answer to the woes of
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