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This is an editorial in the Salem News written by Ibrahim Hooper, national director of CAIR.
As you read the editorial, remember that Muslims do not believe Jesus died on the cross for the sins of mankind.
In fact, Muslims do not believe Jesus died on the cross at all. Instead, they believe Judas died on the cross in Jesus' place.
Muslims believe the Bible has it wrong when it says that Jesus died on the Cross.
Muslims believe the Bible has it wrong when it says that Jesus was the Christ, the only begotten Son of the Living God, come to die as a sacrifice for the sins of mankind.
So, it is completely untrue to say Muslims believe in Jesus, as they do not believe in the same Jesus as Christians do. It would be more accurate to say, Muslims believe in a man named Jesus.
- Shirk: The Unpardonable Sin Of Islam Is To Believe That Jesus Christ Is God
CJK notes: Mohammedanism has defined itself as the purest manifestation of the spirit of Antichrist. God speaking through John lays it out in First John chapter 4. Of course other religions deny the deity of Christ Jesus, but Mohammedanism makes...
- Muslims Say, "i Love Jesus Because I Am Muslim"
Muslims are upping their game on the deception with this campaign to try and convince Christians that they love Jesus because they are muslim. Of course a cursory look at the facts shows how utterly deceptive that is, but few will do that look and...
- Muslim Group Offends Some Christians With Jesus Advertisements
From CNS: “Jesus: A prophet of Islam” states the provocative tagline in a “public awareness” advertising campaign launched by a Muslim group in Australia’s largest city. The group, calling itself Mypeace, says its aim is to inform, not offend...
- What Would Jesus Do?
Jesus 4 Sharia Sharia loving Muslims of the UK, will just not give up. Their new approach is to challenge Christian and Jews on whether the true message of Jesus was Islamic Law. According to the Islamic scriptures, Jesus will come back and destroy...
- Where Is The Outrage : Part Whatever
As the onslaught of shows about Jesus hit the airwaves this Easter Weekend, I couldn't help but wonder where the outrage amongst Muslims can be found in the frequently quite negative portrayals of Jesus (Issa to Muslims). Not many of the shows on...
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Ibrahim Hooper decides to church Oregonians about Jesus
This is an editorial in the Salem News written by Ibrahim Hooper, national director of CAIR.
As you read the editorial, remember that Muslims do not believe Jesus died on the cross for the sins of mankind.
In fact, Muslims do not believe Jesus died on the cross at all. Instead, they believe Judas died on the cross in Jesus' place.
Muslims believe the Bible has it wrong when it says that Jesus died on the Cross.
Muslims believe the Bible has it wrong when it says that Jesus was the Christ, the only begotten Son of the Living God, come to die as a sacrifice for the sins of mankind.
So, it is completely untrue to say Muslims believe in Jesus, as they do not believe in the same Jesus as Christians do. It would be more accurate to say, Muslims believe in a man named Jesus.
From Salem New:
Love for Jesus Can Bring Christians, Muslims Together
We have more in common than we think.
 The Prophet Muhammad himself sought to erase any distinctions between the message he taught and that taught by Jesus. |
(WASHINGTON D.C.) - "Behold! The angels said: 'O Mary! God giveth thee glad tidings of a Word from Him. His name will be Jesus Christ, the son of Mary, held in honor in this world and the Hereafter and in (the company of) those nearest to God.'"
Before searching for this quote in the New Testament, you might first ask your Muslim co-worker, friend or neighbor for a copy of the Quran, Islam's revealed text. The quote is from verse 45 of chapter 3 in the Quran.
It is well known, particularly in this holiday season, that Christians follow the teachings of Jesus. What is less well understood is that Muslims also love and revere Jesus as one of God's greatest messengers to mankind.
Other verses in the Quran, regarded by Muslims as the direct word of God, state that Jesus was strengthened with the "Holy Spirit" (2:87) and is a "sign for the whole world." (21:91) His virgin birth was confirmed when Mary is quoted as asking: "How can I have a son when no man has ever touched me?" (3:47)
The Quran shows Jesus speaking from the cradle and, with God's permission, curing lepers and the blind. (5:110) God also states in the Quran: "We gave (Jesus) the Gospel (Injeel) and put compassion and mercy into the hearts of his followers." (57:27)
As forces of hate in this country and worldwide try to pull Muslims and Christians apart, we are in desperate need of a unifying force that can bridge the widening gap of interfaith misunderstanding and mistrust. That force could be the message of love, peace and forgiveness taught by Jesus and accepted by followers of both faiths.
Christians and Muslims would do well to consider another verse in the Quran reaffirming God's eternal message of spiritual unity: "Say ye: 'We believe in God and the revelation given to us and to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and it is unto Him that we surrender ourselves.'" (2:136)
The Prophet Muhammad himself sought to erase any distinctions between the message he taught and that taught by Jesus, who he called God's "spirit and word." Prophet Muhammad said: "Both in this world and in the Hereafter, I am the nearest of all people to Jesus, the son of Mary. The prophets are paternal brothers; their mothers are different, but their religion is one."
When Muslims mention the Prophet Muhammad, they always add the phrase "peace be upon him." Christians may be surprised to learn that the same phrase always follows a Muslim's mention of Jesus or that we believe Jesus will return to earth in the last days before the final judgment. Disrespect toward Jesus, as we have seen all too often in our society, is very offensive to Muslims.
Unfortunately, violent events and hate-filled rhetoric around the world provide ample opportunity for promoting religious hostility. And yes, Muslims and Christians do have some differing perspectives on Jesus' life and teachings. But his spiritual legacy offers an alternative opportunity for people of faith to recognize their shared religious heritage.
America's Muslim community stands ready to honor that legacy by building bridges of interfaith understanding and challenging those who would divide our nation along religious or ethnic lines.
We have more in common than we think.
- Shirk: The Unpardonable Sin Of Islam Is To Believe That Jesus Christ Is God
CJK notes: Mohammedanism has defined itself as the purest manifestation of the spirit of Antichrist. God speaking through John lays it out in First John chapter 4. Of course other religions deny the deity of Christ Jesus, but Mohammedanism makes...
- Muslims Say, "i Love Jesus Because I Am Muslim"
Muslims are upping their game on the deception with this campaign to try and convince Christians that they love Jesus because they are muslim. Of course a cursory look at the facts shows how utterly deceptive that is, but few will do that look and...
- Muslim Group Offends Some Christians With Jesus Advertisements
From CNS: “Jesus: A prophet of Islam” states the provocative tagline in a “public awareness” advertising campaign launched by a Muslim group in Australia’s largest city. The group, calling itself Mypeace, says its aim is to inform, not offend...
- What Would Jesus Do?
Jesus 4 Sharia Sharia loving Muslims of the UK, will just not give up. Their new approach is to challenge Christian and Jews on whether the true message of Jesus was Islamic Law. According to the Islamic scriptures, Jesus will come back and destroy...
- Where Is The Outrage : Part Whatever
As the onslaught of shows about Jesus hit the airwaves this Easter Weekend, I couldn't help but wonder where the outrage amongst Muslims can be found in the frequently quite negative portrayals of Jesus (Issa to Muslims). Not many of the shows on...