More in Common Than you Think: the Bridge Between Islam and Christianity

More in Common- interfaith Islam Christianity


By: Dr. Bill Baker 

Published: 2000

This book, “More in Common Than You Think, the Bridge Between Islam and Christianity,” explains Islam and answers the following questions: Does Islam, the fastest-growing religion in the world, really threaten and oppose the democracies of the west? Are Christians and Muslims headed for an inevitable clash reminiscent of the ancient crusader wars? What do Islam and Christianity share in common ground or teachings? Can Christians and Muslims live in mutual respect and peace with one another?

“We Muslims And Christians comprise more than half of the world population today. Better understanding, communication, and peaceful relations between our communities are both good and essential for our well-being and the well-being of the world at large. The present volume is a valuable effort in this direction. I admire Dr. William Baker’s contribution to building bridges of understanding between Christians and Muslims. We have much more in common than we think or accept.”

-Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi, President, The Islamic Society of North America, Plainfield, Indiana; Director and Imam of the Islamic Society of Orange County, Garden Grove, California.

“The coming century will most surely witness either a coalition or a collision between Islam and Christianity. I have a dream. Those positive believers from both religions will find each other. Once seeing each other and help each other, I can and will write a new history, a new legacy for the world: from collision to a coalition. True believers in God must move our society and world from compatibility to compatibility, from intolerance to tolerance, with positive Christians and Muslims becoming partners in Peace.

I am convinced this book by Dr. Baker will significantly contribute to bringing Christians and Muslims together to live in peace and mutual respect.”

-Dr. Robert H. Schuller, Founding Pastor of the Crystal Cathedral and television pastor of the worldwide Hour of Power program.

Dr. William Baker, the founder of CAMP, Christians, and Muslims for Peace, is a former college professor of Ancient History and Biblical studies.

He is a member of numerous professional and academic organizations, including the Near East Institute of Archaeology and the Oxford Philosophical Society. Other books by Dr. Baker include: “Theft of a nation,” an examination of the Israeli and Palestinian conflict, and “Kashmir: Happy Valley, Valley of Death,” which presents an eyewitness account of the atrocities being carried out against the Muslim people of Kashmir by the Indian occupation forces.

Both books are available from:

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Letters about the book

Dear Representative,

As concerned citizens of this country, we are pleased to present the book, “MORE IN COMMON THAN YOU THINK: THE BRIDGE BETWEEN ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY” by Dr. William Baker.

The book, which Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble listed as among their top ten best-sellers, presents the common ground shared by the two most significant religions in the world, Islam and Christianity.

We believe the many commonalities far exceed the difference between Christians and Muslims and form a solid base to build good community relations between our faiths. The author, Dr. William Baker, a Christian Scholar, has spent nearly thirty years living and studying in various Muslim and Arabic countries and has long envisioned the faithful followers of Jesus and Muhammad living in peace, tolerance, and mutual respect. The followers of Islam and Christianity now comprise nearly half of the world’s population. Christians and Muslims believe peace and continued progress are assured across America and worldwide through a greater understanding of both religions. The coming new millennium will most surely record either a collision or a coalition between the members of our respective religions. We believe now is the time to form a lasting bond of friendship, tolerance, and understanding between ourselves. We hope you will read the following book and then promote and support various opportunities for peace between Christians and Muslims worldwide.

We would value any comments or questions you may have. Thank you, and may God bless you for helping us spread the word of peace and understanding. Dear Dr. Baker: I am grateful for your remarkable book, More in Common than you Think, the Bridge Between Islam and Christianity. For such a natural and eye-catching title, I anxiously read your book from cover to cover in one sitting. It deeply touched my heart. The subject matter and the information it provides are indeed timely and relevant. This book is much needed for our time. As the west faces and profoundly suffers from the misrepresentation of Islam’s religion, your book accurately depicts Islam and Muslims. It provides many common points between Islam and Christianity.

What makes this presentation extremely convincing is the fact that it comes from a respected Christian scholar. To help prevent a collision between Muslims and Christians and help change public opinion towards Islam and Muslims, I believe your book is a valuable tool in America and the world. I want to tell you about two events that confirmed my belief in your book’s critical role in America. The first event was with my supervisor at work, to whom I had given your book. After reading it, he approached me as a new person with a new understanding and respect for Islam. He thanked me for the book and told me how impressed he was with its truth and valuable information. He then asked me where to buy it. When I said him it was not yet available in any bookstore or library, he was disgusted and responded: “This book should be read not by every in America only but by everyone in the world.”

I shall never forget his look concerning his limited ability to obtain and advertise such valuable work. The second event involved one of my co-workers, whose view of Muslims and Islam was entirely negative. I offered him your book and asked him to read some of it. Though skeptical, he did accept my offer. When I gave him the book while waiting at the airport for our flights to different destinations, I expected him to glance at it and return it to me. Instead, he looked it over and read it for the next two hours. Finally, somewhat apologetic, he thanked me for the book before his departure and said: “This book has taught me things I never knew before. It has changed my belief in Islam.”

Your work has brought people closer together and made possible enemies and friends. I pray that Allah exceedingly and abundantly rewards you for such a blessed, precious, and beautiful book. Peace be with you.

Sincerely,

F. Burhan, Director,
Center for Islamic Studies

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