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Who is this ISIS Terrorist group? Are they true Muslims ?
Does the teachings of the Koran support their actions?

Pastor Jerry has invited two well informed guests to join us in April to help us understand ISIS and the teachings of Islam.

April 19th ● 9:15 am -10:15 am Dr. David Carlson (Religion Professor from Franklin College) will give a lecture, “What Every American Needs to Know about ISIS/ISIL,” Those who attend the first topic will understand the origins, vision, rage, and attitude toward the West of this terror group.

Dr. David Carlson has been a member of the religious studies department at Franklin College for thirty-seven years. David’s book Peace Be with You: Monastic Wisdom for a Terror-Filled World was published by Thomas Nelson in 2011. The book was given a starred review by both Library Journal and Publisher’s Weekly. Library Journal also named Peace Be with You as one of the best books of 2011 in the area of Spiritual Living.
David’s second book on faith responses to religious terrorism is Countering ISIS: The Power of Spiritual Friendships (not yet published).

April 26th & May 3rd ● 9:15 am -10:15 am
Dr. Shahid Athar (born in Patna, India) a U.S. citizen, is a Clinical Associate Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine and an Endocrinologist in private practice in Carmel. He is founder and past president of Interfaith Alliance of Indiana and Islamic Society of Greater Indianapolis. Dr. Athar will explain the main principles of Islam and the Koran. Pastor Jerry has given him some questions to answer in his lectures as well.

What is Jihad? We hear individuals call for a Jihad against the west. Does it say that in the Koran?

Are there scriptures in the Koran that call for Muslims to kill people who aren’t Muslim?

What is Sharia Law? There are some who think Muslims in this country want to make Sharia law for everyone.

What are the misconceptions people have of Islam and Muslims?