I saw my priest reading the Quran, should I be concerned?

Question

I was at a Barnes and Noble and I saw him. He acted pretty normal. He said, "Just studying". I left him alone but it still was wierd.

Answer 1

He is seeing the light. THE LIGHT OF ISLAM

Answer 2

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Answer 3

No, I wouldn't be concerned at all. It sounds like you priest is interested in learning about Islam, and it's probably just intellectual curiousity on his part. Actually, if I were a religious sort, I would personally be relieved to see that my clergyperson was open minded and interested in learning about other religions.

Answer 4

Just because he was reading the Quran does not mean he will convert. It's interesting to know more about other religions, that's why I grab a Bible every once in a while.

Answer 5

Yes u have to be concerned.

You shud go & ask him what made him do this

Infact u shud critically analyse what's wriiten in it. Try to find answers to the verses in the Qur'an tht u dont feel rit about.

For e.g: There is a verse in the Qur'an tht says to kill all the unbelievers. Now, this sounds harsh doesnt it? Now if u check it out u'll come to know tht this verse was relating to a battle tht took place between the Muslims and the non-muslims(unbelievers).

Answer 6

I'd take it as a good sign. Your priest is being very open minded. More religious leaders should read the holy works of religions other than their own.

Answer 7

I'M not a Muslim and I'M not interested in Islam but I think Christians should read all types of books from different cultures god doesn't want man to be stupid and close minded.

Answer 8

Yes, run away as fast as you can! He's about to sprout horns and start strapping nitroglycerin to himself!

Or he could, you know, just be a student of theology. Being a priest. And everything.

Answer 9

You should be THRILLED that he isn't some lock step sycophant!

Bravo to him for studying truth rather than relying on someone else to tell him what he's supposed to think.

I'm not saying the Quar'an is truth - I'm saying that he's the real deal if he's willing to study someone else's views in earnest.

Answer 10

being familiar with other religious texts is a fantastic idea! many christians don't do much with this concept, but i have heard of muslim as well as jewish schools requiring study of the texts of other traditions; it increases understanding of the different faith traditions, and can build your appreciation for your own.

Answer 11

Why should you be concerned about having a minister who actually wants to learn? Id would think youd be more concerned if he didnt want to learn new things.