Qur'an: friend or foe?

A topic from the World Cafe session of the National Gathering 2017.

Foe:

• Muslims believe Bible has been corrupted
• Our interpretations may be misused/turned against us
• If we start using Qur'an to quote anything of God, it may damage Christians
• We may not have enough knowledge of the Qur'an to engage fruitfully

Friend:

• Muslims not encouraged to ask questions in their own tradition, appreciate the opportunity to discuss and learn
• Gives us chance to explain meaning and challenge preconceptions of corruption
• Opportunity for Muslims to learn about meaning of Qur'an and contradictions between it and traditions
• There is more about Jesus than Muhammad in Qur'an
• Chance to let the Bible tell its own story