Missionary tracks Islamic expansion in schools

Michael Germi argues that Islamic practices are expanding within American public institutions. The former Iranian Shia Muslim, who now works as a missionary for Baptist World Mission in the United States, says the growth is measurable in schools and local politics.

Germi states that libraries and schools are celebrating Muslim Heritage Month or Muslim History Month. He notes that field trips to mosques have become common. Students in these settings are required to learn the five pillars of Islam and recite the Islamic confession of faith.

The expansion extends to the political sector. Local and state governments are issuing proclamations that recognize Islam. Germi, who migrated to Australia in 2006 and converted to Christianity in 2009, identifies this governmental recognition as a key indicator of influence.

Germi serves as a satellite and internet radio evangelist targeting Islamic nations. He has written several books in Farsi. His mission involves planting churches in areas where Persian populations reside. He uses his personal history to explain the mechanics of Islamic growth worldwide.

He addresses specific theological and political questions, including the ultimate goal of Islam and its stance on democracy. Germi also defines Sharia law for his audience. He describes his own past, including fasting during Ramadan and practicing self-mutilation for the cause of Allah, to illustrate the intensity of the faith he now studies.

The broadcast includes listener contributions. Germi concludes by explaining the location of ultimate hope for believers. He positions his work as a response to the specific