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Who are Infidels?
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, which 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.
This is a true story and the author, Rick Mathes, is a well known
leader in prison ministry. 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.
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