Bob Wright argues that proselytizing is increasing the tension between Muslims and Christians:
Depending on the country, Christian proselytizers may be of various nationalities and use various methods. But whatever form the recruiting takes, it is often perceived by Muslims as cultural aggression — unprovoked aggression, since they’re not generally inclined to proselytize, and serious aggression, since in many Muslim cultures it’s a grave thing for a believer to stray from the fold. And even when American Christians aren’t doing the proselytizing, they’re often supporting it via money that flows from American churches — especially evangelical ones — to outreach programs abroad.
The Dish 