
Should Christians Fear Islam? A Christian Polemical Approach, with Jay Smith
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Christians in the West are often unsure how to think about Islam. Some fear it. Some ignore it. Others assume that polite silence is the path of peace. But should Christians fear Islam, especially when confronted with radical expressions of the faith, rising tensions in Europe, and the growing cultural pressure to avoid “offending” anyone?
This episode argues that fear is the wrong response. Jay Smith, a veteran Christian polemicist who has spent decades engaging Muslims in London, India, Africa, and across Europe, makes the case that Christians should not retreat from Islam but confront it with clarity, courage, and confidence in the gospel. His experience with radical Muslims, free‑speech battles, and the theological roots of Islamic expansion offers a direct challenge to Western timidity.
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