Is Unity Our Highest Goal?

Is unity with Muslims possible if a Christian is to be fully obedient to Jesus Christ? About 300 evangelicals want to make this unity a priority.

How can Christians 'love God and neighbor together' with Muslims if we do not have the same God, Jesus Christ?

We should seek peace with everyone. We as Christians should never look for a fight. I want unity. Unity would be wonderful. Consider this, if we are to be obedient to God, it will result in total submission to the lordship of Jesus Christ. Muslims do not agree with the total submission to the lordship of Jesus Christ so when the proclamation of Jesus Christ as Lord arises, it more than likely will result in spiritual conflict and tension with Muslims. We don't look for trouble, it happens as a result of obedience to Christ.

I wonder if THESE CHRISTIANS would have any insight into this issue?

My fear is that these evangelicals are setting themselves up for more compromises of the gospel for the sake of "unity".

Here is an excerpt from the Christian Post article:

"The letter entitled, “A Common World Between Us and You,” urged followers of the two faiths to find “common ground” and not simply just for “polite ecumenical dialogue” between certain religious leaders.

“Peaceful relations between Muslims and Christians stand as one of the central challenges of this century, and perhaps of the whole present epoch,” wrote the Christian leaders.

“If we can achieve religious peace between these two religious communities, peace in the world will clearly be easier to attain.”

Some of the evangelicals who have signed this include Bill Hybels, Rick Warren, Jim Wallis, John Stott, and Brian McLaren.

HERE is the article from Christianpost.com