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Finally, the main objection to the Time cover story is also a reminder to the "religiously arrogant" contingent of missionaries that goes in thinking they'll win hundreds of coverts in a month or two. "Should Christians convert Muslims?" asks Time's cover story. Evangelicals will want to change that title, believing that only the Holy Spirit can convert Christians and change hearts. Christians, on the other hand, are called to bear witness, to make disciples, to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God. It's refreshing to see a number of missionaries doing just that, not only in Muslim nations, but in the pages of Time magazine.

More from the Time cover package:

• A starring role for Jesus | How a 117-min. film became an evangelistic aid for people whose illiteracy ruled out the written word.
  
  
• Keeping the faith without preaching it | Some Christian groups active in Islamic countries avoid trying to convert the people around them

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