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.

So how can we live as people of freedom? What is true freedom? How can we experience it regardless of what others impose upon us, or what society demands of us? The Bible is full of saints who have learned to live a life of freedom, regardless of circumstances.