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Larry
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Hasan,
As far as the "Santa Claus thingy," do you really believe that Muhammad traveled to Jerusalem on the back of the strange and mythical creature, Al Buraq? Who was said to be white in color, between the size of a donkey and a mule, has the face of a woman, the wings of an eagle and the tail of a peacock? You say that I "refuse to examine the source (the Bible) rather blindly believe it, probably as part of your "family tradition." And I suppose that your "blind belief" in Islam has NOTHING to do with your own "family tradition?" I have no difficulty in examining "the Bible" which clearly explains everything concerning Christianity. "Santa Claus" (who is not a complete "myth") comes from St. Nicholas, also called Nikolaus of Myra, who was a historic 4th Century A.D. saint and Greek Bishop of Myra in Lycia. He was born in 270 A.D. and died on Dec. 6, 346 A.D. (Julian Calendar) in Myra. St. Nicholas was particularly known as a "bringer of gifts." "Santa Claus" is derived from the Dutch, Father Christmas, "Sinterklaas." Adult Christians in the United States do not believe that "Santa Claus" is a real person. He is a symbol, beloved by children, of Christmas, the holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. "Santa Claus" is seen in almost all countries of the world, part of the Western culture that has been adopted in relatively recent times by many countries, even Arab nations. Does that mean they "believe" in him? Larry Edited by Larry - 08 September 2012 at 2:21pm |
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Friendship
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Assalamu alaika Larry.
I want you and all those described and called as the People of the Book to learn Arabic so that we can form a formidable body to fight injustice, discrimination, tyranny and all the evils saturating the earth. Muhammad was never and today will never be a tribal, regional leader. He indeed took that mantle of teaching peace prosperity to the world as was done by the prophets and messengers before him. In the same manner that Allah sent only messengers and prophets to the Children of Israel from themselves to defeat their enemies, this role has been overtaken by Muhammad and his followers. Let us go by the Torah- false prophet can be known for whatever he says will never materialize- it is falsehood. Let us do litmus test for a second! I am a scientist and I believe in experiments as a way to progress. What does it take to apply the written and oral law? Who is afraid of it. Please read this book: sbpra/allamadrsanisalihmustapha. Do not trust the knowledge of his present followers. In 1927 Professor Phillip Khyuri Hitti a Christian Meronite Arab described the Arabs as doing lip service to the teachings of Muhammad. This is the teaching to bring world stability and progress. An Egyptian Arab judge claimed that 98% of the Muslims are illiterate. The remaining 2% are no better than the 98%. Do you know the reason? This is because they have monopolized the Qur'an saying that no one should touch it besides them. Its this not an indirect way of denying that Muhammad is sent as warner and a bringer of glad tidings to the world? What is the genesis of Arab spring? Jerusalem was named 668 times in the qur'an- 667 in the Bible compromising of the Torah and the Injeel revealed to Jesus son of Maryam and once in Qur'an 30, where it is named indirectly. At that time Muhammad rejoiced. Please note that if Muhammad were to mention every positive evidence, how long is he going to live? 1000 years like Noah? Muhammad has more right to Jerusalem than his cousins because he made a recess in his house and named it Jerusalem wall. That was the direction he faced to pray until the G-d of Abraham changed the direction for him. The companions of the holy Apostle who never harbored any malice to the People of the Book wanted to take Muhammad to Jerusalem for burial close to his grandfather - Abra called Abraham later. Tell me Larry, where Jesus faced when he was praying in Matthew 36-43? Also know that when Umar the second caliph went to Jerusalem, he refused to pray in the prayer place of the Bishop for fear that the Muslims will claim right over Jerusalem. There was mutual respect and this can be achieved by the time you learn Arabic and read the explanation of the way of life Muhammad lead and not relying on reading the bare Qur'an that is yet to bring peace and stability to the world. Friendship . |
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Larry
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Larry Edited by Larry - 09 September 2012 at 11:29pm |
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Ahmadi Muslim
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Larry
Islam does not claim Jerusalam to be exclusively for Muslims. We are all children of Abraham. We are one family as far as God is concerned. All of earth was made by God for all His people. Jerusalam is holy only for religous reasons. Which religion? The religion of Abraham. God tells Muslims to follow the religion of Abraham. Hence the division of humans into Jews, Christians and Muslims is manmade. As far as God is concerned we are one people, one creation and supposed to be following one religion. Islam is the end result a progressive religion of Abraham. Hence, it is one continous religion, gradually progressing to be the final religion for all mankind. The Quran says in Sura al-Anbia vs 106 (107) that the Holy land belongs to the rightous. Not to Jews, Christians or Muslims but to the righteous. That settles the issue. Whoever does the right thing, deals with fellow humans with justice and leads a righteous life, and is righteous in the eyes of God, he shall inherit the Holy Land. In the end may I remind all my brothers and sisters, that the possession, occupation, right etc etc of the Holy Land is only temporary. At the end of the day we are all going away to meet our Lord. This earth is temporary abode. Whatever time we have here lets live in peace and harmony, doing justice to each other, loving each other and hoping that we are the righteous ones in the eyes of God - because that is the bottom line anyways. |
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Caringheart
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Peace Larry,
I wish you would not change my words. What I actually said was that I view homosexuality no different than I view adultery. The Bible is clear on its view of both and that the one is the improper nature that God allows man to be given over to.... "unnatural attractions"... "given with lust male for male and even female for female" It is all in the Bible. You say you belong to God. Do you believe then in His Word? Can you belong to God if you reject His Word? My uncle knows my views, and I do not say that he is a product of satan. I say that he has attractions that come from man's weakness to give in to temptations that are unnatural... wherever they come from really does not matter, they are temptations to do what is not in God's design. I do not believe people are "born that way". I believe the mind at some point in development becomes confused. In my uncle's case, he had an uncle who behaved in a sexual way with him, and when he told his mother his mother disbelieved him. This created problems in relationship with both genders. There are things that happen in life that can cause a person to seek love wherever they think they can find it. I have always displayed love and caring to my uncle because I knew that he needed it, but still I did not compromise on truth in my dealing with him. He was able to accept this. He did not attempt to live in denial. Mostly it was just an issue that we skirted, except when he felt the need to bring it up as an antagonism, in which case he was sure to get my feelings on the matter. You don't have to care what I support. I only hope that I am in the majority... and my post was simply about the fact that, if the country of the United States is more religious than non-religious... meaning if they believe in God and His Word... then I ought to be in the majority, and a majority determines the society. "How can there be an "abberation" in "God's design?" Ok, since you missed it... satan has been messing with God's design ever since God created man... by using temptation and deceit. I did not say that I did not have any sin. I said "I have no plank in my eye". I see my own sin clearly. It is the truth that sets you free. I do not deny my sins. A practicing homosexual is denying his sin, just as a practicing adulterer is denying his sin. Obama supports abortion by not only making it legal, but by forcing businesses to support and pay for it as well, even when it is against their conscience. No woman is forced to do anything. Abortions went on long before they ever became legal, but they skyrocketed since the time they were made legal. You are right it was between a woman and her God and her conscience, now it has been normalized and the conscience is dulled. And as I said, I don't think you will find many women later in life saying I'm so glad I had that abortion at the time in my life when my conscience was dulled. As far as rape - read some stories about women who have carried these children to term. Accepting God's will is part of the journey through life. The trouble is, no one accepts any will other than their own anymore, even when there was a greater plan and blessing in God's plan that may never be realized. Many women have made the choice to carry children to term even though it could result in her death. This is part of accepting God's will and plan. This is belonging to God and not self-will. So you don't believe in paganism? How then do you believe in God who spoke always against it? Did God make a mistake when He destroyed Sodom and Gomorrha? People reject God's message because it is inconvenient and interferes with their own self-will. Can you not see the curses that are coming down on the United States? ... or 'can you not even discern the signs of the times'? I'm not explaining and we have no choice but to tolerate. This does not mean I can not speak. I bear no one ill will. I do have a say in the society in which I would like to live, whether or not it comes about. If the United States is a religious country then they should make a vote that reflects a support of God's laws. That's all I say. _____________________________________ 18 When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand. 20 Again, When a righteous man doth turn from his righteousness, and commit iniquity, and I lay a stumbling-block before him, he shall die: because thou hast not given him warning, he shall die in his sin, and his righteousness which he hath done shall not be remembered; but his blood will I require at thine hand. 21 Nevertheless if thou warn the righteous man, that the righteous sin not, and he doth not sin, he shall surely live, because he is warned; also thou hast delivered thy soul. _________________________________________ How much do you really love your family members if you refuse to warn them? 'faithful are the wounds of a friend and deceitful the kisses of an enemy' Does God not show His love for us, according to the scriptures, by His discipline, even if it seems harsh to us at the time? Does He not have our greater good in mind? Edited by Caringheart - 15 September 2012 at 6:16pm |
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Larry
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Ahmadi Muslim,
I respect your views and see that you are sincere in your beliefs, but it doesn't change the fact that Christians cannot accept Islam because it denies that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. The problem many Muslims have with this view is that they see Jesus Christ as separate from God and not an extension of God Himself. I can see why people not familiar with Christianity may feel confused or not understand the nature of God from a Christian viewpoint. The doctrine of the Trinity, that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit are all of the same substance is the core of Christian belief. The difficulty that Christians have with Islam is due to the fact that we see Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of prophecy and that He came to earth to bring the New Testament that does not destroy the Old Testament, but completes it and fulfills its prophecies. We believe that Jesus Christ came to earth, lived and taught as a normal human but then was tried for His teachings, he was convicted, beaten, sacrificed on the cross and then resurrected after three days to bring salvation to mankind, who does not merit salvation by their own actions because they are human and therefore flawed and are not without sin. We see Jesus Christ as the final fulfillment of earlier scripture and that it will be Jesus Christ who returns at the end of time to judge all of mankind. That is why, to a Christian, the Qur'an and Islam have no place because Jesus Christ was the FINAL fulfillment of all Biblical prophecy and the Bible testifies to this by ending in the Revelation that describes what will happen at the end of the world, at the judgment of all mankind. At the end of time the old world will pass away to be replaced with a new world where mankind will finally be with God Himself for eternity in a heaven where all human difficulties will pass away from them and they will enjoy eternal peace and life. Islam incorporates many of these same themes and beliefs so there is much that Christianity and Islam has in common. But the core belief of Christianity, that God Himself came to earth to achieve salvation for all mankind is the critical difference that prevents Christians from believing that Islam is an extension of Biblical scripture. I agree with you that all believers in God should try and achieve peace and harmony between us because that is the state that brings us all closer to God, however we see Him. Larry |
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honeto
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Larry,
thanks for explaining Santa Claus. again you are simply trying to divert the attention from the topic at hand. We have seen through various verses posted from the Bible and your own admittance to the fact that Bible has been written by many people over time. And its has progressed to its present statue through the process called transformation. May be it is this transformation that is to be blamed for objectionable material we see in the Bible. Simply, in its present state it does not qualify as pure revelation from God anymore. Hasan Edited by honeto - 10 September 2012 at 3:15pm |
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The friends of God will certainly have nothing to fear, nor will they be grieved. Al Quran 10:62
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Ahmadi Muslim
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Respectfully differ with you on the following three points you raise:
1. That we are human therefore flawed and not without sin. 2. That God came Himself to earth physically, lived among us, suffered and died for our sins so we could achieve salvation. 3. In the end we will all die and be with God to enjoy eternal peace and life. According to Islam humans are not flawed. Like all other creation they are a perfect creation of God. However, by design, they have the God given ability to disaobey God and therefore sin, so man could be adjudged in the end. As you said in the end we will all die and enjoy eternal peace. If God can give us peace after we die why can't He give us peace while we are alive? He very well can if He wants to. It sounds so illogical that God would first create man with a flaw, then find it necessary to punish man for this flaw, then find it necessary to come down physically, suffer, die and resurect just so He can forgive man and in the end he will forgive us anyway and give us eternal peace. Islam's God is a very just God. He will not punish man for God's own flawed design of man. He can forgive man's sins without physically coming down and killing Himself. Islam;s God showed man both the right way and the wrong way and then gave him choice to choose. He also repeatedly sent Prophets with new laws, spread over time, to suits man's developing intelligence. Both Bibles clearly state that these books were for certain peoples, for a certain area with geographical limitations. It is Islam that is for ALL the people and for ALL the times. It is the final culmination of God's one and only religion for man - Islam - the original religion of Abraham. All other divisions like Judaism, Christianity and other religions are man made. Jews believe that their Messiah will be the last Prophet, whenever he comes. Christians believe that Jesus will be the last Messiah, whenever, he comes. The majority of Muslims believe that Jesus Christ will be the last Messiah, whenever he comes. Each religion takes great pride in having the last Messiah (Prophet). The Holy Quran, however, says that God never changes his modus oprendi. History tells us that God has always sent Prophets for man's guidance. Therefore, God will continue to send Prophets. It is the last law that will never be renewed. Therefore, there will never be a Prophet that will bring a new law. Islam is the last law and Prophet Muhammad is the Last Law Bearing Prophet. God's modus oprendi will hence never change. More only if you wish to learn about this concept. Otherwise you are welcome to stick to your views and belief system. In the end you will be judged by your Creator, just as I will be, and the matter shall be settled with Him, then. Good Luck! |
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