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Comparative Theology, Part 15

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Comparative Theology, Part 15 – �Non-Christian Religions: Islam, Part 6

Objectives:

To review Islamic teachings/messages from previous lectures
To compare and contrast certain concepts between Christianity and Islam
To conclude our deep Islamic studies

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Islam vs The Heavenly Religions - Judaism and Christianity

At first, some Jews supported Mohamed

But later, they mocked him and told him wrong stories from The Old Testament, so Mohamed called them in The Koran:
Monkeys and Pigs
Corruptors of God’s words and teachings
Enemies of God
Should be fought to the end

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Islam vs The Heavenly Religions - Judaism and Christianity Cont.

Islamic Concepts from Judaism

They do not eat pork
They do not fast as the Jewish
They celebrate Ashura – the 10^th day of the 1^st month every year like the Passover
They repeatedly wash their hands before praying and eating
They is not equality between men and women
They marry more than one wife
They eradicate non-believers from the land like Joshua did with Philistines
They believe in The Old Testament and The Jewish prophets
They pray toward Jerusalem at first as the Jewish do

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Islam vs The Heavenly Religions - Judaism and Christianity Cont.

Islamic Concepts from Christianity

Early on The Christians were a people of a Holy and Religious book according to Mohamed and that Islam should treat them nicely and with reason
Islam should invite them to join Islam with decency and gentleness

However, Mohamed accused Christians of changing The Bible to conceal a prophecy about Mohamed
Mohamed plainly stated that the only religion accepted with God is Islam

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Islam vs The Heavenly Religions - Judaism and Christianity Cont.

Islamic Concepts from Christianity

He imposed heavy taxes (Jizhia) on Christians if they refuse to Join Islam just to keep them alive.

However, when they came to Egypt , they insulted the Christians, took away their land and imposed strict & humiliating rules to ruin their life
They imposed certain dress code on Coptic men and women
They prohibit Christians from leading position in the government
Some Muslim rulers, prohibited planting grapes so the Christians could not celebrate liturgy

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Islam vs The Heavenly Religions - Judaism and Christianity Cont.

Islamic Concepts from Christianity

He imposed heavy taxes (Jizhia) on Christians if they refuse to Join Islam just to keep them alive.

However, when they came to Egypt , they insulted the Christians, took away their land and imposed strict & humiliating rules to ruin their life
They imposed certain dress code on Coptic men and women
They prohibit Christians from leading position in the government
Some Muslim rulers, prohibited planting grapes so the Christians could not celebrate liturgy

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Islam vs The Heavenly Religions - Judaism and Christianity Cont.

Islamic Concepts from Christianity

Jesus Christ is The Word of God (John 1:1)
Jesus Christ is The Spirit of God (Luke 1:35)
Jesus Christ will come in the last days for judgment (Mathew 25:31-46)
St. Mary is the best woman ever, God chose her race/tribe, and placed her above all them women of the world (Luke 1:30)

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Comparative Theology, Part 15 – �Non-Christian Religions: Islam, Part 6

Objectives:

To review Islamic teachings/messages from previous lectures
To compare and contrast certain concepts between Christianity and Islam
To conclude our deep Islamic studies

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Christianity vs Islam on God

God is Love

God created man because He loves man and wants him to enjoy His presence with Him in Heaven

God is The Ultimate Punisher

God created man to worship Him like the angels and other creatures do

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Christianity vs Islam on God Cont.

God in Christianity

Loves man to the end and gave His Only Son up on The Cross to redeem the world/humans
God wants you to be the light of the world

God in Islam

God is like your boss manager and will punish you once you commit sin
God wants you to fight the world and impose your Islamic belief on the others or kill them

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Christianity vs Islam on Heaven

Heaven in Christianity

It is The Kingdom of God
God is The Source of happiness and joy
It is filled with angels, saints, and martyrs

Heaven in Islam

It is green meadow
It is filled with sex (70 virgins) as the source of pleasure for men
It has rivers of milk and honey
All liquors are allowed
There is no mention of God

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Christianity vs Islam on Heaven Cont.

Heaven in Christianity

It is the Kingdom of Jesus Christ
You must believe in Jesus Christ to gain entrance

Heaven in Islam

It is a place for pleasure, food, and drink
You must believe in Mohamed to gain entrance

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Christianity vs Islam on Angels

Angels in Christianity

Are spiritual servants that are sent to do God’s Will and help humans
Never marry

Angels in Islam

Are God’s creation designed to worship Him
May marry humans

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Christianity vs Islam on Redemption

Redemption in Christianity

It is God’s concern for the help of men
God completed the major role
Men must accept the Christian faith and practice the sacramental life

Redemption in Islam

It is the job of men
Men use animal sacrifices like sheep to execute redemption hoping God will accept it
No Christian teachings or sacraments are implemented

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Christianity vs Islam on Redemption Cont.

Redemption in Christianity

The Christian Faith
The Sacramental Life
The Life of Repentance
Good deeds

Redemption in Islam

Belief in Allah and that Mohamed is His prophet
Good deeds

Prayer, fasting, zaaka, helping the poor, etc.

No sacraments

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Christianity vs Islam on Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ in Christianity

Is The Son of God
Is The Redeemer
Is The Savior
Is The Source of Life
Is The Wisdom of God
Is The Logos (Spoken Mind) of God

Jesus Christ in Islam

Is The Word of God
Is The Spirit of God
God blessed Him at His birth, death, and second coming
He talked as a baby

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Christianity vs Islam on Jesus’ Crucifixion

Jesus’ Crucifixion in Christianity

It is the core foundation of Redemption and Salvation
The Crucifixion was witnessed by His, disciples, soldiers, etc.
The Crucifixion is mentioned many times in The Old Testament prophecies

Jesus’ Crucifixion in Islam

Jesus Christ was not crucified
God put Jesus Christ’s image on Judas Iscariot who was caught by mistake
Jesus Christ was raised to Heaven separately and away from Jews

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Christianity vs Islam on Eternal Life

The Second Coming in Christianity

“I live and you shall live”

The Second Coming in Islam

“I will die and so will you”

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Christianity vs Islam on Eternal Life Cont.

The Second Coming in Christianity

It will happen with glory and the angles and His cross will show appear in the sky
It will be the beginning of the Kingdom

The Second Coming in Islam

It will happen with God’s blessing to rule the world according Mohamed’s teachings…
If this is true, why doesn't Mohamed have a second coming himself

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Christianity vs Islam on St. Mary

St. Mary in Christianity

St. Mary is called The Theotokos / The Mother of God
St. Mary is called The Queen
St. Mary is called The Intercessor
There is no mention of Mohamed’s mother

St. Mary in Islam

Her tribe is chosen
Her family is chosen
She is the chosen one
She is the most righteous and is placed above all the women in the world
God will not forgive Mohamed’s mother sin…

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Christianity vs Islam on The Holy Book

The Holy Book in Christianity

It was written by 40 people over 1600 years
It covers one subject: Salvation and Redemption
Jesus Christ is The Only Redeemer
There are no contradictions
There are no verse deletions

The Holy Book in Islam

It was written by Mohamed’s friends
It was collected by the 3^rd Caliph who was selective and burned the rest
It is full of contradictions
It allowed the cancelation of some verses

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Christianity vs Islam on Women

Women in Christianity

Women are equal to men except in Clergy as per God’s command in The Old and New Testaments

Women in Islam

Women are inferior to men in inheritance, marriage, divorce, legal testaments, leadership positions, government jobs, etc

Women are, “deficient in mind and religion”

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Christianity vs Islam on Women Cont.

Women in Christianity

Women are equal to men except in Clergy as per God’s command in The Old and New Testaments

Women in Islam

A man can beat his wife
A woman’s voice is tempting
A woman’s body is tempting and she should be covered (Hijab)
There is harsh punishments for adulterous women while there is clemency for men

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Christianity vs Islam on Women Cont.

Women in Christianity

Women are equal to men except in Clergy as per God’s command in The Old and New Testaments

Women in Islam

One woman’s testimony in court is not enough and there must be two women to be equal a man’s testimony
A woman’s inheritance is half of her brother share
Most people in hell are women

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Christianity vs Islam on The Government

The Government in Christianity

There is separation between The Church and The State
Does not impose clergy as heads in the government
Has survived different governments and empires

The Government in Islam

There is a combination of religious, legislative, and executive authorities in the hand of Muslim clergy
The Koran is requested to be the main source of a constitution

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Christianity vs Islam on Marriage

Marriage in Christianity

Is a sacrament
Is the union between a man and a woman in the presence of God to form a small church in their home

Marriage in Islam

Is the union between a man and a woman to bring forth children
A man can marry more than one wife and have a maximum of four at a time
Allows pleasure, travel, and secret marriages

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Christianity vs Islam on The Disciples & Leaders

The Disciples & Leaders in Christianity

The Apostles and Disciples never carried swords
They all died as martyrs defending the faith

The Disciples & Leaders in Islam

The 4 leaders/Caliphs waged wars against neighboring and distant tribes
They all fought with the sword
Three of the four were killed at the hands of fellow Muslims

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Christianity vs Islam on The Followers & Believers

The Followers & Believers

Are to lead a righteous life
Some are monks, nuns, and saints who performed miracles
Are always focused on peace and love - no radicals

The Followers & Believers

Lead a routine life
No monks, nuns, saints, or miracles
Some are peaceful, but many are radicals, extremists, and terrorists

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Comparative Theology, Part 15 – �Non-Christian Religions: Islam, Part 6

Objectives:

To review Islamic teachings/messages from previous lectures
To compare and contrast certain concepts between Christianity and Islam
To conclude our deep Islamic studies

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The Main Differences

Islam believes:

Jesus Christ is another prophet and not The Son of God
Jesus Christ was not crucified
Christians worship The Cross
The only accepted religion with God is Islam
Jesus prophesized about a final prophet named “Ahmed”
Christians changed The Bible to conceal a prophecy about Mohamed
They must convert all humans to Islam - either by peace or by force

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The Main Differences Cont.

Islam acknowledges Christianity as a religion from God, but why should Christians not acknowledge them?

Christians should NOT believe in Islam as Jesus Christ was Crucified, Redemption was completed, and The Paradise has opened
All we must do is believe in Jesus Christ as Our Savior, practice the sacraments, and do good deeds to be worthy of entering The Kingdom of Heaven

Jesus’ last words were, “It is finished” (John 19:30)
There is no need for another prophet to teach humans about God or what is bad or good

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Christianity is Entirely Different!

Islam worships a different god
Islam has a different heaven
Islam has a different belief regarding Jesus Christ
Islam has a different belief on redemption
Islam has a different belief about marriage and life overall
Islam and Christianity are 2 different religions they do not end up worshipping the same God or believing in the same heaven

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Islamic Terrorism All Over The World!

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Nigeria

Somalia

Afghanistan

Iraq

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A Warning

“Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness” (2 Corinthians 6:14)

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Who Is The Antichrist?

“Who is a liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist who denies the Father and the Son” (1 John 2:21)

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Beware

“Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. See, I have told you beforehand. Therefore if they say to you, ‘Look, He is in the desert!’ do not go out; or ‘Look, He is in the inner rooms!’ do not believe it” (Mathew 24:23-26)

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