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Islam Is One Of The World's Fastest Growing ... PRO
Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 24, 2002 (message contributor)
Islam is one of the world’s fastest growing religions. It is estimated that there are 2 billion followers of Islam, (Muslims) worldwide and that there are close to 6 million converts in the U.S. I’ve listed for you some of the main differences between Islam and Christianity. (1) Christians believe God’s will is revealed in the Bible, while Muslim’s believe it’s revealed through the Qu’ran. The Islamic Holy book was said to be given through one person - the prophet Mohammad. One of the reasons God, in His wisdom, used different people to write the Bible was to give it credibility. When a number of people given similar testimony it lends reliability to a document, but when you must depend on one person who says he’s the only one that God spoke to, without anyone else’s verification, it can be very suspicious. (2) Muslim’s are forbidden to try to persuade people to become a part of the Islamic faith. Christians on the other hand are commissioned by God to help others learn of God’s love and to become a part of the Christian family. This commission can be dangerous. Do you remember Dayna Curry & Heather Mercer, who were imprisoned in Afghanistan? Why were they jailed? For trying to convince others of the love of Jesus. (3 )Muslim’s believe they receive salvation by rigidly doing good works for Allah (God) where Christians believe that...
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John Maxwell Tells A Story About 2 Boys On Their ... PRO
Contributed by Mike Harris on Sep 24, 2002
John Maxwell tells a story about 2 boys on their way to school…and –talking about their families.. One boy said—“I’ve figured out a SYSTEM for getting along with my MOM…. ...read more
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At Last I Understood: In The Final Analysis, ... PRO
Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 23, 2002
"At last I understood: in the final analysis, forgiveness is an act of faith. By forgiving another, I am trusting that God is a better justice-maker than I am. By forgiving, I release my own right to get even and leave all issues of fairness for God to work out. I leave in God’s ...read more
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There Was A Little Boy Who Was Kneeling By His ... PRO
Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2002
There was a little boy who was kneeling by his bed with his mom to say his nighttime prayers. He began to shout to the top of his lungs, “Dear God, I’ve been real good this year so please let me get a new bicycle for my birthday.” His mom said, “Son, God’s not deaf; you ...read more
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A Little Girl Was Asked, "Who Does Your Mommy ... PRO
Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002
A little girl was asked, "Who does your mommy love most?" The little girl replied without thinking, "She loves Johnny most because he’s the oldest...and she loves Billy most because he’s ...read more
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A Doctor Called One Of His Patients Into His ... PRO
Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 24, 2002
A doctor called one of his patients into his office to deliver some very important news. "I have received the results of your tests and I have some bad news and some good news", said the doctor. The patient was quiet for a moment, sensing the severity of the announcement. "Let me have the good ...read more
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