Cultural Anthropology for Missions

CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY FOR MISSIONS
M.M.NINAN
So you can see Islam is not of the Devil. It is anti-devil and has
been able to produce some great righteous men. But devil may use
it to keep man from the saving knowledge of Jesus and his blood.
Because of their lower arithmetical level of logic, no amount of
theological dialogue will help convince a Muslim. Most members of
the fanatical “Muslim Brothers” are prone to argue. But tell him.
Tell him of Jesus and of his love. Speak the truth in love.
But majority of the Sudanese Muslims do not belong to this type of
aggressive group. They are a very hospitable and tolerant people,
because of their cultural heritage – which incidentally is Christian.
Sufi influence can be felt all over Sudan. Sufism realizes the
immaturity of gross Islam and emphasizes the need of growth and
spiritual realization of God. Though working within the framework of
Islam they are mystics and ascetics. Higher ideals of love,
kindness, grace etc. find their way into Sudanese culture through
their influence. They are open to experimentation and higher
reason and respond to love.
Republican Muslim Brotherhood is the outer expression of this
background which has a progressive outlook and theology. Any
Evangelical Christian will pass as a Sufi and the Republicans will
concur with you most of the way.
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