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🇺🇸 Theologian JD Hall on Tucker: “The Muslim rulers didn't tax churches during the Ottoman period. They were very kind to Christians.” “As a matter of fact, they took care of our holy sites. Islamic authorities rebuilt the Church of the Holy Sepulcher 3 different times over the centuries.” While they have obviously had conflict over the centuries, Islam and Christianity are directly connected. Muslims view Jesus as one of the greatest prophets and messengers of God. Belief in him is a core article of Islamic faith. No one can be a Muslim without believing in Jesus as a prophet. The Quran calls Mary chosen and purified "above the women of the worlds" (Quran 3:42), mentions her more often by name than in the New Testament, and dedicates an entire chapter (Surah 19, Surah Maryam) to her story. She is one of the 4 greatest women in Islamic tradition. I don’t think either religion advocates for war, oppression, or a chosen people. Writer: Jamie