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The Pen vs. the Sword
Who are we? What do we stand for?
Background
Long before this ministry was incorporated, we
were individually involved in the same kind of activity but with
somewhat different focus. At first we were concentrating more on
the task of defending the human rights of Christians living under
Islamic regimes in the Middle East. It was logical, to our minds,
that since we were once living under these same circumstances, that
we would have feelings of compassion towards our brethren who were
still there.
These feelings have not changed, and these efforts
have not stopped. However, we recently, came to the realization
that we could not separate the teachings of Islam from the plight
of those people. Muslims are not inherently violent; it is their
interpretation of some of Islam's teachings, that make some of them
act that way.
Accordingly, we decided to expand our ministry
to expose these teachings, especially after we learned that Muslim
activists were working fervently to convert America to Islam. Our
concern was that, while we were defending our people in the Middle
East, we did not want our children or grandchildren in America to
face the same problems we did in our mother countries, if Islam
were to take over America.
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Our Theology
This ministry was established as a Christian organization.
Our beliefs, methods and activities are based on and influenced
by Christian ethics. Our members are Christians who belong to different
Christian denominations. We do not interfere in each persons beliefs
and practices. However, we all share the belief in a basic set of
doctrines recognized and accepted by most mainstream Christian churches.
These beliefs are incorporated in what is known as "the Nicene
Creed."
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Our Support
This ministry is 100% based on volunteerism. Nobody
gets a salary, and we don't have a payroll. All revenues go to the
actual cost of producing and mailing the materials. We engage in
the most effective methods of ministry that require the least amount
of money. Part of our ministry is to financially assist Christians
living under Islam who suffer hardships, as our budget allows.
Our financial support comes mainly from our own
group, and from others who share the same convictions. Our method
of fund raising is to simply to declare the need, and let God do
the convincing. We believe, if it is in God's will that a certain
project be accomplished, He will provide for it. We don't believe
in bombarding our supporters with financial requests, or applying
any pressure on them to give. We encourage people to give out of
a cheerful heart, from the abundance of God's blessings and only
if they believe in the message of this ministry. We don't compete
with the local churches in this matter, we ask our supporters to
put their churches first.
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Our Mission
Muslim activists, in their attempt to spread their
religion in the West, have been deliberately hiding a certain side
of their religion. They carefully avoid, obscure and omit any negative
teachings of Islam in order to lure converts. Our mission is to
expose these teachings that are withheld from seekers in order to
help people gain a more realistic insight of what it is like to
live under Islam.
Our Method
Our name, "The Pen vs. The Sword," well
summarizes our philosophy. We believe that "the Pen is mightier
than the Sword," and love is stronger than hatred. Our weapon
is the pen, our ammunition is the word. The Bible says: "the
word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged
sword." Hebrews 4:12.
We try to make our message simple, direct and clear.
We take the daring approach of proclaiming the truth in its entirety,
even if it hurts. In doing so we may lose some friends or make few
enemies. Of course, we don't derive any satisfaction from being
disliked, we would rather be liked by everybody. The Bible says,
"If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably
with all men." Romans 12:18. However, we recognize that it
is not possible to please everybody, at all times, and still be
true to our calling. Jesus warns, "Woe to you when all men
shall speak well of you,...." Luke 6:26
Perhaps what provides the balance is the fact that
we do nothing out of spite or pride. Rather it is, with love and
humility, that we sincerely seek the truth.
If you share these same convictions, we ask that
you join us in this endeavor. Your contribution, in any form, big
or small, is needed, and very much appreciated
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