fukinnuts
05-08-2004, 11:17 AM
ALLAH OR JESUS
>
> by Rick Mattes
>
> Last month I 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 Pope John Paul commanding
> all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. 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.
>
> * * * *
> Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of the
> 'Diversification' training seminar were not happy with Rick's way of
> dealing with the Islamic Imam and exposing the truth about the
Muslim's
> beliefs.
> I think everyone in the US should be required to read this, but with
> the liberal justice system, liberal media, and the ACLU, there is no
> way this will be widely publicized. Please pass this on to all your
> email contacts.
> (The author of this piece, Rick Mattes, is a well known denominational
> leader in prison ministry).
>
Mat
>
> by Rick Mattes
>
> Last month I 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 Pope John Paul commanding
> all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. 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.
>
> * * * *
> Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of the
> 'Diversification' training seminar were not happy with Rick's way of
> dealing with the Islamic Imam and exposing the truth about the
Muslim's
> beliefs.
> I think everyone in the US should be required to read this, but with
> the liberal justice system, liberal media, and the ACLU, there is no
> way this will be widely publicized. Please pass this on to all your
> email contacts.
> (The author of this piece, Rick Mattes, is a well known denominational
> leader in prison ministry).
>
Mat