“You are just worried what we will do to you when Britain becomes Islamic!” A Muslim missionary had snarled at me after I was talking with a Muslim woman about Muhammad’s treatment of the women whose husbands his army had just slaughtered.

The depth of hate levelled at truth tellers is sadly embedded in modern society. Searchers for truth now expect a vengeful response from those who disagree, and good ideas get shot down for simply being ‘old-fashioned’, or worse, for not conforming to a powerful minority who weald a new unyielding (and likely temporary) ‘category’ or definition.

Phobias, Islam and "Islamophobia" has been in the news a fair bit recently. As conservative commentators discuss Islam, they rightly highlight their concern about the over used slur “Islamophobia.” Noone really knows what it means, but accusers generally mean to label you as a hater of Islam or Muslims. ‘Phobia’ labels are usually given to shut down free speech. The Christian is faced with a dilemma here. Go along quietly, or dare to love enough to disagree with some powerful forces among today’s elite rulers.

Response to the ‘Lady of Heaven’ film. Christ calls His church to a high order of behaviour. If taken seriously whole communities, societies, and societal struggles find transformation, healing and unity. It goes against human nature to easily forgive, maintain long-suffering, nurture patience, but as we interact with each other, these become the building blocks of healthy and wholesome relationships. Families and communities can find a way to both disagree, yet communicate maintaining the way of peace and kindness. Christ’s way truly transforms, heals and frees us from brokenness.