With modern transportation and communication facilities the world of Islam seems ever more familiar. Yet the lack of sensitive understanding between the world's two largest religions is appalling. One focus of controversy relates to the rite of Christian baptism for Muslim converts. Phil Parshall, veteran missionary to Bangladesh, explores the dimensions of the issue and makes specific suggestions which could defuse the problem.
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