Why does the public square so quickly label Christianity “extremist”—flattening distinctions as if all faiths were interchangeable? Words matter. So do origins, means, and fruits.

This is not an attack on neighbours of any creed. Christians are commanded to love every neighbour (Luke 10:27) and honour all people (1 Peter 2:17). This is a fatherly confession: Christianity is not extremism. It is the good news that Jesus Christ is Lord, and that in Him there is forgiveness, life, and a new way to be human.

1) Origins Matter

Christianity stands or falls with Jesus Christ—promised, incarnate, crucified, risen, reigning.
The Founder is the message (John 14:6). The Gospel advances by witness and costly love, not coercion.

2) Fruits Matter

“By their fruits you will know them” (Matt. 7:16). Where the Gospel roots, hospitals, universities, literacy, care for the poor, and the imago-Dei basis for human dignity flourish. Christians fail; repentance is our corrective. The standard is not us—but Him.

3) What “Radical” Really Means

If “radical” means rooted, then yes—Christianity is radical. The early church turned the world upside down (Acts 17:6) through proclamation, service, and sacrifice. Our revolution is cross-shaped.

4) About Islam—And Neighbours We Love

Debate often flattens differences. From a Christian confession:

• Jesus is God the Son; Islam denies this.
• The Gospel spreads by preaching and repentance—faith is never compelled.
• Scripture forms Christian ethics and corrects our failures.

We contend with ideas, not with people (2 Cor. 10:5). Our posture is invitation: Come to Christ and live.

5) Fathers, Stand Firm

I’m raising O-J-A-Y to carry light without apology:

• Scripture before screens
• Prayer before plans
• Holiness before hype
• Craft before clout
• Courage with kindness

If culture calls obedience “extreme,” so be it. Tepid compromise is worse.

6) The Call

The Gospel is exclusive because truth is exclusive (Acts 4:12)—yet gloriously inclusive: “Everyone who calls…” (Rom. 10:13).
Repent and live (Acts 3:19–20). Christ is the Light of the world (John 8:12). As for our house, we will serve the Lord (Josh. 24:15).