Abdullah wrote:I have a little question for our fellow Christian people;
Since Christianity is based on the fact that Jesus is the son of God.
And Christians have the bible, which they normally should accept. But why are there a contradicitions in the bible about Jesus (pbuh)?
The easiest example that comes up within me is;
Matthew Chapter 1 verse 1-2
1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham.
2 Abraham begot Isaac, and Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot Judah and his brethren.
And it goes further, but just the first verse is enough.
Now Jesus, son of David?
You need to understand 1st century colloquilisms. Many Jews considered themselves the "sons of Abraham" too, even though intermediary forefathers aren't mentioned.
I hope you have something better than that.
By the way, here's something for you:
Allah or Jesus?
by Rev. Rick Mathes (he is heavily involved in prison ministry)
Last month I (Rick Mathes) attended my annual training session that's required for
maintaining my state prison security clearance.
During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers
representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who
explained each of their belief systems.
I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say.
The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with
a video. After the presentations, time was provided for questions and
answers.
When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and asked:
"Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams and
clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the
infidels of the world.
And, that by killing an infidel, which is a command to all Muslims, they
are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me
the definition of an infidel?"
There was no disagreement with my statements and, without hesitation,
he replied, "Non-believers!"
I responded, "So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers
of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your
faith so they can go to Heaven. Is that correct?
The expression on his face changed from one of authority and
command to that of a little boy who had just gotten caught with his hand
in the cookie jar.
He sheepishly replied, "Yes."
I then stated, "Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine the
Pope commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr.
Charles Stanley ordering Protestants to do the same in order to go to
Heaven!"
The Imam was speechless.
I continued, "I also have problem with being your friend when you and
your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me.
Let me ask you a question.
Would you rather have your Allah who tells you to kill me in order to go
to Heaven, or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to
Heaven and He wants you to be with me?"
You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame.
Jesus is Lord!
