- Apr 17, 2002
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>>Allah or Jesus? by Rick Mathes
>>
>>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
>>Benedict XVI 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.
