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But the priority, from my vantage point, remains specific development projects that we can pursue with Moroccans on the most pressing of their development needs, which include water and literacy projects. Those are higher on our priority list, for the simple reason that serving as an example is, in our minds, one of the most effective ways to nudge forward—not only Christian-Muslim dialogue—but the cause of human dignity and religious freedom.

This is not business as usual. It's a very exciting development, in my mind. And I think it ought to be something that all evangelicals ought to rejoice in and pray for.

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Past Q&A columns include:

Clive Calver | President of World Relief, the church-based development arm of the National Association of Evangelicals, on humanitarian trends in the wake of 9/11. (April 27, 2004)

Bill Frist | The Senate Majority Leader on key moral issues. (March 24, 2004)

Franklin Graham | President of Samaritan's Purse on Sudan (Feb. 16, 2004)

Previous Christianity Today articles on Islam and evangelism to Muslims include:

Evangelicals Advise on Muslim Dialogue | But hastily called meeting fails to include Franklin Graham, Falwell, and Robertson. (June 18, 2003)

Weblog: The New York Times Breaks the News That Christians Evangelize Muslims | Today's front page says, "Seeing Islam as 'evil' faith, evangelicals seek converts." (May 27, 2003)

In Perspective: What's the Difference Between Shi'ah and Sunni? | With a history of persecution and belief in martyrdom, the Shi'ite Muslim majority in Iraq may be more receptive to Christianity. (April 30, 2003)

The Dick Staub Interview: Why Don Richardson Says There's No 'Peace Child' for Islam | The author and missionary says he has tried to find bridge-building opportunities with Islam, but failed.

Evangelism Antagonism | Sharing the Good News is not a hate crime. A Christianity Today Editorial (Jan. 29, 2003)

Comments on Islam Endanger Missionaries, Letter Says | Baptists in Muslim nations plead for restraint in public statements by American Christians (Jan. 17, 2003)

Muslim Phobic No More | Verbal attacks on Islam sabotage evangelism. A Christianity Today editorial (Dec. 16, 2002)

Doors into Islam | September 11 has only intensified the dangers and rewards of Muslim evangelism. (Aug. 19, 2002)

Outpaced by Islam? | The Muslim challenge is growing faster than our Christian outreach. (Feb. 4, 2002)

Letter from a Muslim Seeker | Christians aren't the only ones asking 'Why?' after September's tragedy. (Dec. 5, 2001)

Is the God of Muhammad the Father of Jesus? | The answer to this question reveals the heart of our faith. (Feb. 1, 2002)

Does God Hear Muslim's Prayers? | We must remember that God does not deal with theologies; he deals with persons. (Feb. 1, 2002)

Is Islam a Religion of Peace? | The controversy reveals a struggle for the soul of Islam. (Dec. 28, 2000)

A Many Splintered Thing | Though Muslims shared allegiance to Muhammad and to the Qur'an, Islam faced division as soon as the prophet died. (Dec. 28, 2000)

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