Today, we focused on the topic of Islam. Our day began with lectures from Dr. Makis Makris, an expert on Islamic religion and socioanthropology, and from Massud, an Afghan pastor. Dr. Makris' lecture gave a brief overview of the history of Islam and its relationship with Middle Eastern politics, and attempted to explain how the social and communal elements of Islam affect the way believers interact with nonbelievers. Massud gave his testimony and spoke on some of the challenges that Muslims face in converting to Christianity, and in traveling as refugees. After our morning lectures, Nopi cooked us a delicious lunch, and we went our separate ways until our evening event.
At 5, we travelled to the Iranian evangelical church in Athens. There we listened to the testimonies of two church members and Pastor Manucher, and we also stayed to hear Dr. Halvorson deliver the sermon for the service. After the service, we shared a meal with the congregation and returned to our apartments.
At 5, we travelled to the Iranian evangelical church in Athens. There we listened to the testimonies of two church members and Pastor Manucher, and we also stayed to hear Dr. Halvorson deliver the sermon for the service. After the service, we shared a meal with the congregation and returned to our apartments.
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| Listening to Pastor Manucher |
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