Prayer for the Muslim World - Part 7

Word of the day:  re·spect (ri spekt′)

transitive verb 

     1. to feel or show honor or esteem for; hold in high regard

     2. to consider or treat with deference or dutiful regard

     3. to show consideration for; avoid intruding upon or interfering with:  
          to respect others' privacy

noun

     1. esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person,  
         a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a  
         manifestation of a personal quality or ability: I have great respect 
         for her judgment.

     2. deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or

         something considered to have certain rights or privileges; proper

         acceptance or courtesy; acknowledgment: respect for a suspect's  
         right to counsel; to show respect for the flag; respect for the 
         elderly.

7. Be Persistent in our Call for Religious Freedom

We affirm the right of religious freedom for every person and community. We defend the right of Muslims to express their faith respectfully among Christians and of Christians to express their faith respectfully among Muslims. Moreover, we affirm the right of Muslims and Christians alike to change religious beliefs, practices and/or affiliations according to their conscience (2 Cor 4:2). Thus we stand against all forms of religious persecution toward Muslims, Christians, or anyone else.