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Africa, Christianity, and Islam

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Geoff Maritz includes the image and writes:

Christianity actually came to Africa via Egypt before the destruction of Jerusalem in 70ad. Despite persecution and false teachings, the church was established in north Africa long before it reached Europe; in fact north Africans were the first to embrace Christianity.

With the arrival of Islam after 700 ad, Christians in north Africa were forced to flee to Europe or into the southern part of the continent. Today Islam is predominant in north Africa, while Christianity is more accepted in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a zone where the two meet which is dominated by war and destruction.

Yes Jesus is in Africa, no doubt about it. Hope and freedom are qualities inherent in Christianity that the African people do Appreciate.

The image itself made me pause and reflect about what's coming in the years ahead.

11:57 AM Jun 11 2012

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A Jesus in Africa? A JESUS IN AFRICA?

2:31 PM Jun 11 2012

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clash of civilizations?

12:00 AM Aug 30 2012

Very much so.

1000 years later, the Crusades are still going on!

1:46 AM Aug 30 2012

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