Muslims are today’s Samaritans
by Paul H. Martin, Akron, Pa.
Regarding “The Other Good Samaritan” by Eve MacMaster (May 6): In commenting on the story of the thankful, healed Samaritan leper who returned to express his gratitude to Jesus, one comes away with the question, “How inclusive is Jesus salvation?” MacMaster calls for the attitude of inclusiveness that Jesus expressed in similar relationship in our day.
An illustration used briefly in the article is that of Muslims and Christians. To quote her sentence: “At a time when fear and hatred of Muslims is on the rise in this country, most Christians are hiding in the temple, while others are taking the lead in interfaith peacemaking.”
Our attitude toward Muslims should not be very different, if any, in our day from Jesus’ attitude toward Samaritans. If so, what are the implications for the way Christians relate to their Muslim neighbors across the street and around the world?
Associated Issue: Learning from Mary - May 6, 2008
Associated Article: The other Good Samaritan
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