I Left Islam for Christ. Playing ‘Crusader’ in Dearborn is Ruining Our Witness
Knights of the Crusades, crosses on their chests and swords held high, rushed toward a Muslim horde with violence in their eyes and scimitars raised. That image circulated on social media ahead of the Aug. 18 political march in Dearborn, Michigan — only a few miles from where I have lived my whole life, first as a Muslim, now as a Christian for the last 26 years. The image, and what happened that day, troubles me — but not for the reasons many assume.
TL;DR
- A 'Crusader' image circulated on social media before a political march in Dearborn, Michigan.
- The author, a Christian who converted from Islam, is troubled by the image and associated events.
- The author supports Christian public engagement but questions its presentation.
- The imagery and public displays are seen as a barrier to sharing faith with Muslim neighbors.