I have spoken with a few Muslims along the way. I have not seen any hint of buying into the ideas of the fanatic ones. They can seem quite defensive though, thinking that those who are not Muslims are out to get them in some way. Muslims here in America have to bear the burden for what some knot heads among them have done. They have the same struggles, desires, family problems, job problems, and needs as anyone else. Many of them really have never even been exposed to anyone who just shows them the Love of Yeshua and treats them as equals. And they have never been exposed to the idea that there is true freedom in Yeshua.
And what many in the traditional Christian world also fail to realize, the same thing occurs with JW's and LDS. They are always on their guard just knowing that some Christian will beat them over the head (figuratively) with a 20 lb Scofield Reference Bible. Times I have talked with these folks, if one just talks kindly with them and most of all... listens... that it is amazing the how the barriers crumble. I recall a time when I lived in an apartment complex where the local LDS church housed some of their young missionary folks. I bumped into a small group of them in the apartment laundry one day and just started chatting with them and listening. The topic really didn't get into theology. I showed them that they were special just like anyone else. I could see the their demeanor change right in front of me. I made it clear that I was Christian and what I believed to be true. But I did it in respect and love. I planted the seed. It was up to the Lord to water and bring forth the crop.
We don't have to agree with any of these. We don't have to compromise the faith in any way. But we are commanded to show them the Love of God and the light of Yeshua. The freedom for their souls that is available just by simply believing and trusting in Him. They have been duped, like all of us at one time or another, and it is not their fault. And we should approach each discussion with them keeping that in mind. Not beating theology into them, but showing them the joy and freedom of being in union with the Messiah, who died for them just as much as He died for us. This will break down many barriers. That they are even religious, albeit in error, shows that they are seeking. It is our job to show them the one they are seeking for and don't know it.
These folks pay a heavy price in turning from their religious community. They are ostracized by family and friends if they defect from that community. That is why it is so hard to break thru to them. Only the Love of God can do that. We must show them what that is by exhibiting Yeshua in our lives whenever we interact with them. Not from a position of superiority or trying to prove we are right. They see right thru that. But when they deal with someone who truly listens to them and shows the joy of being redeemed by the one true God thru His Son, Yeshua, and that they are special because God loves them, it is darn hard to fight against that and it takes them off guard.
