In the News ... “Carl Medearis works to bring better understanding to Islamic culture"

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• August 24 and 25 at 1st Presbyterian-Midland

Rich Lopez, Reporter
• Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - Both “Islam” and “Muslim” are hot-button terms in the country right now and have been since 9/11. And with the shootings in Orlando, Florida, in June and San Bernadino, California, last year that some have tied to radical Islam, the issue can be a toxic one. But Carl Medearis is working to change all that.

The speaker comes to First Presbyterian Church on Monday with his session “Encountering Islam/Shattering Stereotypes” to bring a bit of enlightenment to the culture and how to embrace Muslims with an open mind and Christian heart.

Before his appearance, he spoke from his Colorado home about the session, his following of Jesus and how humor is a big help to his work ...

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