Sunday, August 26, 2007

Let's Debate, Christianity: Which Church is The True Church?

Posted: http://www.dailyrecord.com/ Forums, Opinion, Sun Aug 26, 2007 1:36 am Post subject: Let's Debate, Christianity: Which Church is The True Church?

Let's Debate, Christianity: Which Church is The True Church? _________________


Don Cole

Let's Debate, How Do Christians Become Saved?

http://www.dailyrecord.com/ Forums, Opinion, Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 1:31 am Post subject: Let's Debate, How Do Christians Become Saved?

Let's Debate, How Do Christians Become Saved? _________________


Don Cole

Let's Debate, Creation vs Evolution:

http://www.dailyrecord.com/ Forums, Opinion, Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 1:26 am Post subject: Let's Debate, Creation vs Evolution:

Let's Debate, Creation vs Evolution: _________________

Don Cole

Friday, August 24, 2007

Hope for the Nations. ( http://www.un.org )

http://www.dailyrecord.com/ Forums, Opinions
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 1:48 am Post subject: Hope for the Nations. ( http://www.un.org )

Hope for the Nations. ( http://www.un.org/ )

Keep this world from impending doom.“Go and make disciples of all nations…” (Mat.28:19)

Who; or what, holds out saving hope for all people and all nations; but the guidance, wisdom and power of the words of Jesus Christ; easily found in red-letter editions of the Holy Bible, New Testament. The value of the divine wisdom there, pure truth and love is easily recognized. There is no other hope for the world, for mankind. Read it, --it is obvious! There is no other way.

Stop fighting and killing each other over the Old Testament; which was merely a shadow and school master of what was to come. God in His love, has given mankind a New Covenant, sealed it in the blood of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of our sins; that we might enter into the gate of Heaven; which is a free gift, by grace through faith, a new life in us forever in the Holy presence of God Himself. God’s Kingdom is not of this earth.

God’s chosen people today are those who receive Him and obey His commandments. Jesus Christ, God, son of God, son of man; has been given all authority over Heaven and earth. There is no other name whom man can enter in.

The only true hope for this lost world is to love and cherish the really one and true God, --Father, Son, and Holy Spirit-- and one another. Three are one, as easily as two elements, hydrogen and oxygen, equal water. Or what is a head without a body? Or a body without a head? Together, they are one. The three entities of God, are one. Christ prayed that we be one with Him, on earth as it is in Heaven. God is love. God is Truth. We are one, connected together in all the universe.

Won’t we ever stop this insane, barbaric, killing of one another? ‘Holy’ Wars? Suicide bombers? Who are the benefactors? Evil, like cancer, turns inward on itself, after it is finished killing off it’s host. Evil begets evil, and bears no fruit. Why does man love it so?

Which side are we on? Where is the UN in all of this? Is there any hope? Does anyone care? Will the UN be tossed to the wind and die? Will we all? Will all the nations just blow themselves up?

Let’s turn on the lights! Truth is not in the darkness, but in the light. The light overcomes the darkness. Jesus is the light, the word, and the life for all nations, and all the people. Jesus Christ, Son of God, son of man; has been given all authority in Heaven and on earth. God walked with us, and talked with us, and showed us the way. Jesus is the way.

If the UN disagrees; than show us what is the better way. What road should nations follow? Or, do they follow no good road at all? --driving on crumbling roads and rusty bridges, paved with hate and greed?

We have a choice. We hold present and future love, happiness and blessings in our hands. What will we do with them? Will we be thankful? Will we be good stewards of a good life, and for our children? Or will we do nothing, --business as usual, only to become extinct like the dinosaurs who once roamed this earth?

What will it be? Between you and me.

Donald David Cole
Dover, NJ USA,
Cartoonist
Silly Goose
Petty Preacher
The Answer Man

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Replies: ' Force love? '

http://www.dailyrecord.com/ Forums, Rants & Raves, Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 2:00 am Post subject: Force love?

Yes; (*sigh* ) --sadly, you may be right; that humans will never stop trying to kill off one another.

The outcome of what humans choose in life will go on forever.
However; unlike the animals, we are made in the image of God. That is; the attributes of God, in the likeness of Jesus. (Jesus wasn’t made, or made in our likeness; but, we were made in His likeness). Unlike the animals, human beings have a full range of love and emotions, knowledge, creativity, free will, computers and cartoons; the ability to steer our own destiny. The ability to love one another, or to hate and avenge. Today; we have the power to destroy the world; or go to the moon, Mars, and beyond.

Unfortunately, some humans are worse than the animals. Animals often get a bum rap.

Unlike the animals; human beings are accountable to themselves, to God, and to each other. Our future is the course we choose to walk. It is in our hands. Will we be good stewards, and be thankful and generous with God given blessings; or will we just toss our precious lives off to Darwin’s unscientific no hope theories? (…Yes; I said ‘unscientific.’) (From goo to you, by way of the zoo, is unscientific.)

Some people destine themselves, and the world, to the low road. I choose the high road. Maybe you will too…follow the signs that lead to a better place.


Don Cole,
Silly Goose
Petty Preacher

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

even more, 'There's two guys in a tree...'

http://www.dailyrecord.com/ Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:18 am Post subject: There's two guys in a tree...

OK, …Mr. Harris,

I think that I sort of understand now the point that you have been making all along. I wonder if all those other readers who have come to this posting are as slow as I am; or are they all laughing at seeing the not-so-smart ‘Answer Man’ sweat?

So, you contend that the solution for our not-so-perfect-political-system, is to hold double campaigns; one for parties…I’m all for parties… and another one for candidates. Wow! --This seems like a great windfall for the already wind felled media advertising revenues. Can we afford this?

I was going to ask if you owned a lot of stock in the media; but I can see by your other two campaigns, the seriousness that you have for these issues. Thank God, somebody is watching out for us.

Besides calling for Separate voting for parties and candidates; you are also advocating Instant campaign finance reform, and Political contribution vouchers. I can see that you are way ahead of me, on these important issues.

I am still working on Walt Disney? --or Warner Brothers?

Don Cole,
The Answer Man

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

more on, "There's two guys in a tree..."

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 1:12 am Post subject: Two Men in a Tree

“In the general election, you can vote for a candidate for president a candidate for the Senate and a candidate for the House. For the sake of argument let's say you wanted to vote for a Democrat for president, a Republican for the Senate and a Green or Libertarian candidate for the House.”

‘What if you could only cast one vote that elected only three candidates from the same party ? ’ ONE VOTE ELECTS THREE CANDIDATES? BUT, IN REALITY, --ONE VOTE IS A VOTE FOR ONE CANDIDATE.

‘Wouldn't you say these are three separate issues and you should be allowed to cast three separate votes on these issues?’ YES, THESE WOULD BE THREE SEPARATE ISSUES, IF ONE VOTE WAS A VOTE FOR THREE CANDIDATES, BUT THAT IS NOT THE CASE.

‘The vote that is cast to determine the status of a party in the current election is cast in the previous general election.’ NOW, I AM REALLY CONFUSED. WHAT ELECTION IS THE ‘CURRENT ELECTION’? WHEN DO WE EVER VOTE TO ‘DETERMINE THE STATUS OF A PARTY’? I HAVE NEVER VOTED TO DETERMINE THE STATUS OF A PARTY. THE CANDIDATE, HIM or HERSELF, DECIDES WHAT PARTY HE IS GOING TO RUN IN, IF ANY PARTY AT ALL. WHEN IT COMES TO THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS, WHICH IS ACTUALLY TWO DIFFERENT ELECTIONS IN ONE, I MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE PRIMARY PARTY ELECTION THAT I AM VOTING IN. IT WOULD BE WRONG TO VOTE IN BOTH ELECTIONS IN THE PRIMARIES, BECAUSE A PERSON COULD VOTE IN THE WEAKEST CANDIDATE IN THE OPPOSING PARTY, IN ORDER TO LESSEN THE COMPETITION TO HIS OWN PARTY. IF A PERSON IS NOT A REGISTERED MEMBER OF EITHER PARTY, THAN HE DOESN’T VOTE IN THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS.

‘The vote that is cast to determine the status of a party in the current election is cast in the previous general election.’ NOW THIS IS THE REAL MIND TWISTER. I CAN EXCHANGE ‘CURRENT’ FOR PRIMARY ELECTION, OR GENERAL ELECTION, --BUT EITHER WAY, IT STILL MAKES NO SENSE TO ME. YOU ARE SAYING THAT IN THE PREVIOUS GENERAL ELECTION, YOU WERE CASTING A VOTE THAT WAS USED TO DETERMINE THE PARTY IN THE CURRENT ELECTION. I DON’T GET IT… AGAIN, BOTH YOU AND THE CANDIDATES DECIDE YOUR OWN PARTYS, AND EITHER ONE OF YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR PARTY, AFTER THE PREVIOUS GENERAL ELECTION AND BEFORE THE CURRENT ELECTION. AND IN THE GENERAL ELECTION, PARTYS DON’T MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE, BECAUSE YOU CAN VOTE FOR ANY CANDIDATE, ANY PARTY. HOWEVER, SOME VOTERS DO CHOOSE TO VOTE A STRAIGHT PARTY TICKET IN THE GENERAL ELECTION, AND YOU COULD SAY THAT THEY ARE VOTING THEIR PARTY IN, DURING THE CURRENT (NOT FUTURE) GENERAL ELECTION.

SO, WHERE ARE WE NOW? ABOUT 50 VIEWERS TO THIS POSTING, AND STILL NO ONE SMARTER HAS BEEN INSPIRED TO HELP US OUT. ________________.

Don Cole,
The Answer Man

Monday, August 20, 2007

'Sharpton to Imus: clean up act'

The Daily Record, Forums, News http://www.dailyrecord.com/ Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:08 am Post subject: Article: Sharpton to Imus: clean up act

It is time for Al Sharpton to butt out. Won’t this sinner ever learn? It is well past due time for Christian brothers to take our good Shepherd’s hook and pull Mr. Al Sharpton off the stage. He who can see a speck in someone else’s eye, but cannot see the log in his own eye. He; abusing the name of God, goes about judging others, for the glory of Al Sharpton.

Like I’ve written previously; Al Sharpton needs to repent and ask for God’s foregiveness, just like any other good Christian would. It is time for the un-holy one, Al Sharpton to butt out. Al Sharpton is not reverend . Who does he think he is? Judge, God, and advocate for all the people? The term ’reverend’ is used only once in our Holy Bible, referring to God Himself, and Al Sharpton is not Him.

The Word; of God, Jesus Christ, --easily found in red-letter editions of the Holy Bible New Testament, clearly refutes judging and condemnation of people by Al Sharpton. Who is Al Sharpton to judge, one who has already been forgiven by God?

Wake up, --Brothers! And God bless.


Donald Cole
Dover, NJ

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Dear Don Cole, --The Answer Man:

Posted: The Daily Record, Forums, Opinions http://www.dailyrecord.com/ Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:01 pm Post subject: Dear Don Cole, --the Answer Man:

Dear Don Cole, --the Answer Man:

Please explain to me Einstein’s Theory of Relativity; in part, as it pertains to the creation of the Atomic Bomb. ………………………………................................................................................

Reply:

Dear Sir, Daily Record, Opinions Forum: I am very sorry; but I am not allowed to answer questions of a personal nature.


Don Cole,
The Answer Man

...Something about Elections

Posted: The Daily Record, Sun Aug 19, 2007 3:26 pm Post subject: There's two guys in a tree...
http://forums.dailyrecord.com/viewtopic.php?t=13510&sid=c0b47166e09412421005e54e5376d80e

…coming through the fog; I sense that I am swooping a little closer to the target; but my mind still does not fully comprehend this issue, in order for me to come up with an intelligent answer based on a full understanding of what Mr. Harris is explaining, and is so desperately seeking an answer to.

After much brain straining on my part, and being transfixed to this particular post, reading it over and over and over again; I hate to admit it, but I still don’t quite get it. It is the same kind of feeling that I experience, when trying to fill out my income tax forms.

I think Mr. Harris has a valid point, and we should all take heed! --I just don’t know what it is.

Now; I am curious also. Is there really an injustice going on here that should be corrected? So, please; --somebody who is smart help me out here ______.


Don Cole,
the Answer Man

Reply To: "There's two guys in a tree..."

I can’t see how anyone is being denied their right to vote?

The Primary Elections are for the CMP’s; (Current Major Party’s ), in order to determine which candidates will run within a particular CMP. It is only useful for those voters who have declared membership in one of the CMP’s. It is a membership thing, to facilitate and organize the party, for the upcoming General Election.

The actual election, or the real election; the election that determines who gets elected or not, is the General Election. The General Election is for all voters, all candidates, all political party’s, even non-party’s, (not just CMP’s}.

Unlike the Primary Elections , that are held only for the CMP’s; the General Election is not restricted to which candidates citizens can vote for, political party’s or whatever. The candidate, or candidates, whom voters choose to vote for, do not even have to be published on the ballet. What is fairer than that? Who is being denied their right to vote? Bear in mind; that this is just my Opinion. A cartoonist is watching you.

I am only replying to this post, on a subject I actually know nothing about; because no one who is smart, did.
I didn’t want you to feel lonely and neglected. Everyone deserves an answer from somebody…


Don Cole

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Make Illegal Immigrants Legal?

Mayor renews call for local immigration enforcement
Sat Aug 18, 2007 10:00 am

It is obvious that politicians really don’t know how to solve our immigration problems.

Illegals should serve and be indoctrinated towards citizenship, not be legally allowed to move in and take over our towns and country, and benefits, as non citizens; creating alien, non-English speaking, foreign towns and countries within our own borders. Americans are gradually being run out of our own country. I suggest five years of service; military or other, allowing time to learn the English language, and to go through the same indoctrination and testing that all legal immigrants had to do, in order to become U.S. citizens.

Obviously, we cannot afford to continue to harbor so many illegal aliens, of all sorts, who just run or walk across our borders, riding on our coat tails, while young Americans are fighting and being killed for our freedoms and way of life. That is an insult to not only our fighting forces today, but to all who went before. What good is it to fight in Iraq, or anywhere else for the protection of our country, if we can not, or will not, value and defend our own borders at home?

Good hearted and well intentioned immigrants would be happy to serve this country, in which they so much want to be citizens. Others, bent on thievery, corruption, destruction , and just moving onto and taking over U.S. land for their own purposes, while waving their home flags and living off our country, --are not welcome.

Don Cole

The Daily Record forum: "Don Cole is a robot"

Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 12:30 am
http://forums.dailyrecord.com/viewtopic.php?t=13847&sid=2037737e1a4a626591b92cdbcbc33990

From: The Daily Record, Post subject: Opinion: Don Cole is a robot

To rhmotown; WHAT?! --I love replies!
If you will scroll down; I have posts all over the place, always having the last word, eagerly waiting for another reply, so that I can keep the post going.

I find that it is quicker and easier than drawing daily cartoons; that the Daily Record probably won’t publish anyway. Check out my other web site: http://www.doncoleproductions.com/

For example; in the ‘Rants and Raves’ section: I was hoping that other seniors would start adding on their own ‘Senior Moments‘; then I could add another, and so on, without having to post a new topic every time I have a senior moment, --like right now:

…‘Hey! -- What has happened to all my favorite radio programs? What TV Channel did the ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ move to? Where is Jackie Gleason? And I can’t find the Foodini and Pinhead puppets anymore…’

However; I do understand misunderstandings about replying in rhmotown. The reason you don’t see my replies on the other websites , is because there is noone to reply to. I hardly ever get any responses directly to those sites. I learned real quick, --that if I start copying other people’s letters over to my own web sites, --I get in a heap of a lot of trouble, -- real fast!

Yes! --come with me to my other sites. I have cartoons there! I will respond…I am not a robot.


Don Cole

Friday, August 17, 2007

Jews and Christians, and the Koran.

It was said, …”Jews and Christians were never cited as being “nonbelievers.”

It is true that when I had stated ‘Difficult Passages from the Koran,’ I often interjected in parentheses, (Christians and Jews). Maybe , in some cases, the prophet only meant other tribal religions, excluding Christians and Jews, but it doesn’t appear likely.

Consider the following passages from the Koran: ( This time, I will not interject (Christians and Jews), and than maybe someone can explain to us who the prophet is really talking about.)

The unbelievers among the People of the Book and the pagans shall burn forever in the fire of Hell. They are the vilest of all creatures.” (The Proof 98:6-7).

Unbelievers are those who declare Allah is the Messiah, the Son of Mary.” (The Table 5:17).

Believers, take neither Jews nor Christians for your friends…whosoever of you seeks their friendship shall become one of their number.” (The Table 5:50-51).

Make war on them until idolatry is no more and Allah’s religion reigns supreme.” (The Spoils 8:37-41).

Those who say: ‘The Lord of Mercy has begotten a son,’ preach a monstrous falsehood‘“… (Mary 19:88).

Jesus was no more than a mortal whom we favored and made an example to the Israelites“… (Ornaments of Gold 43:1-11).

When the sacred months are over slay the idolaters wherever you find them, besiege them, and lie in ambush everywhere for them.” (Repentance 9:4-7).


Don Cole

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Ref: "School buses of the future are here today."

This is a good thing!

Flashing back to the 1950’s, -- I can still remember when the news of the day, was about how the city of Detroit had decided to add perfume to the gas, or exhaust systems, of all the city buses.

Now, all those toxic bus fumes in the city would smell like lilacs!

(Do cities still do that?)


Don Cole

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Rutgers player files suit against Imus

Up until now, I have had a very positive image of the Rutger’s women’s basketball team; and I had posted letters to the Daily Record, and on the World for Truth web site , to that effect. http://journals.aol.com/doncoleprod/DoesGodExist/ I believe that most people probably agreed with me:

04-14-2007 … “I am proud of the Rutgers University girls' basketball team; they really are beautiful. They stood tall and exemplify the Lord's will and love, and grace; whereas these so-called ‘Reverends’ do not.

04-17-2007 “The heroes here, are the girls themselves (not the coach, who accused Imus of destroying the entire lives of these girls, and seemingly blaming Imus for all the ills in the black community, as if he had that kind of power.) These girls showed their true beauty, by accepting Imus's sincere heartfelt apologies, and offering him forgiveness for his sins. By standing high and beautiful, as they did, above the phonies.

The fact is; that Kia Vaughn, by filing this ridicules law suit, has become guilty of “slander and defamation" of her own character, not only to herself, but to all the rest of her team mates also. The love of money is the root of all evil. Sadly, she has chosen to join the ranks of the other unforgiving opportunists, Al Sharpton and Jessie Jacxkson.

We all know the Imus story. This new lawsuit is one of the sickest!

Don Cole

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

What Are We Doing In This Life?

You ask me, "What are we all doing in this earthly life?"

Well; I personally think that this is all a big boot camp, for all of us, our earthly souls, to live out, established for molding; testing, learning, refining, and shaping of our individuality. And, it is God's hope that each of us will choose to ultimately be born again, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for the forgiveness of our sins. That is; that we rise up in Christ, a new life, a new body, everlasting. There is no need for any wheel chairs in Heaven!

We have been individually and uniquely made; yet we are all connected together in the same heavens, created in the likeness of God; born with a free will, creativity, love, art, music, etc. Everything is connected. Life is forever. Each of us has an individual, special role here to live out for a Godly purpose. We have our own story to tell, a unique picture on life to share to others; so that in the end we have all grown together, wiser, stronger, better, because we are really all one in harmony with an everlasting, expanding creation. E=MC-squared.

Because of such; God has given each of us the time and space needed to grow, experience, and develop in a natural way; for that which we were made. Some say that the Bible says that we were created to do good works. I would say it is closer to manifesting 'love.' God is love. Good works is the fruit of a Christian's faith; we are not saved by works, but by grace through faith, lest any of us should boast. Love is the joy of loving and being loved. We are not fulfilled in being alone; that is, without love. What if we have the whole earth, but do not have love?

If each of us could stand alone, with no other needs besides ourselves, --how could we ever know about 'love;' --how could we express it to anyone else? What can you give to someone who already has everything, or has no needs, no needs for anyone else to care about ? Would we ever experience joy, if we never had a free will, or never knew hardship or tribulation? What would happen to the joy we receive in our accomplishments, of a hard day's work, or being able to give or help someone in need, or just causing someone to smile, laugh, or just feel good?

Though, I suppose that is how it will be in Heaven. Those who enter in, will have it all!

Jesus said to store up our treasures there (while we are here on earth.) How could we ever show and express our love in Heaven, if we did not express it here on earth while in this dimension? Will it not be too late to store up our treasures in Heaven, after we are already there? Love is created and expressed here on earth, in this lifetime; and then lived forever in Heaven.

That is how I see it... I hope we see each other there, and all our loved ones.

God bless,
Don Cole

Monday, August 13, 2007

Today's Senior Moment

I wonder if I am the only one who turns off the TV as soon as the ‘Head-On’ commercial comes on?

Don Cole

How to Cut NJ Taxes by 75%

1. Overhead monitor all vehicles on NJ busy highways.

2. All drivers pick up traffic tickets at every exit.


Don Cole

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Illegals Should be Drafted

Would not that solve most of, if not all, of our illegal immigration problems in this country, for all fair and civic minded people? I suggest five years of military service; allowing time to learn the English language, and to go through the same indoctrination and testing that all legal immigrants had to do, in order to become U.S. citizens.

Obviously, we cannot afford to continue to harbor so many illegal aliens, of all sorts, who just run or walk across our borders, riding on our coat tails, while young Americans are fighting and being killed for our freedoms and way of life.
That is an insult to not only our fighting forces today, but to all who went before. What good is it to fight in Iraq, or anywhere else for the protection of our country, if we can not, or will not, value and defend our own borders at home?

Good hearted and well intentioned immigrants would be happy to serve this country, in which they so much want to be citizens.
Others, bent on thievery, corruption, destruction , and just moving onto and taking over U.S. land for their own purposes, while waving their home flags and living off our country, --are not welcome.

Or, am I missing something here? Where are the minds of our leaders, politicians, and presidential candidates?

Don Cole

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Are American Muslims Fighting in Iraq?

This is an honest question from a man (cartoonist) in the street; not so well informed. It is directed to Muhammad, or Andrew, or the media, or whoever is smart. I really do not know the answer.

I understand that Iraqis are 97% Muslim, 60%-65% Shi’a, and 32%-37% Sunni; and 3% are Christian or other.


Don Cole

Good Islamic Point of View

...That was a good post, showing a good Islamic point of view, amidst all of the flak.

Thank you. I made a copy and intend to do some research, where my knowledge falls short. Please stay tuned.

We need more of these kind of posts, on each side of an issue, which can be very informative and mutually constructive. It could even save lives and bring people and nations together, for the love of each other, God and all mankind.

I am an advocate of World for Truth. ( http://www.worldfortruth.blogspot.com/ ) There can be only one truth ; and no one or any religion can change it or manufacture it. Truth is just what it is. Truth cannot be chosen, cafeteria style, in order to falsely prove an agenda.

We should not fear truth. Truth, and love for one another on this planet is our only hope. Nothing else is working, nor ever will.

Let’s go for it, --truth-- wherever we find it!

God bless!

Don Cole

Friday, August 10, 2007

Religious Freedom

Hello!? --Is anyone awake out there?
There is a war going on! People are getting killed!
Can we not see what is now happening in Europe?

Why is it such a surprise to the Daily Record that many hesitate to welcome Islamic worship and beliefs into their communities with open arms, --in light of what is going on all over the world in the name of Islam?

What does the Koran teach? Do Muslims hate Christians and Jews and all Infidels, or not? Do they want to kill all non believers in the name of Allah, and rule supreme or not? These things need to be studied out, with much concern and deliberation. Who has such time?

What if the Ku Klux Klan, or the Nazi Party wanted to take over that warehouse in Rockaway? Would it still be disappointing, to the Daily Record, “that a house of worship would evoke so much opposition to a nation that prides itself on religious freedom"?

Don Cole

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Ok, Muhammad...

Thank you for leading us to the Muslim web site: http://www.whyislam.org/ .
There is a lot to ponder; but, so far I have yet to be enlightened. But, we will keep on studying, with an open mind, for I am a lover of truth.

I liked your smiling icon.

But; of course, I do not like what Muslims believe about Jesus (A liar and a deceiver?); but than again; one does not have to believe in the deity of Jesus Christ to be an American.

When talking about the Crusades; I wonder if it is not the Catholic Church that has a lot of responsibility to bear. (I am no expert; just a cartoonist.)
I believe that the Catholic Church was patterned after the Roman Empire, and was organized about 300 years after the early church was started in 30 AD on Pentecost; that is, the only church that is found in the Bible, New Testament, in the book of Acts. True Christians are those who follow Jesus Christ, heeding His commandments. There is no Pope, no Vatican, no Catholics, not even Protestants. There is no evidence that the apostle Peter ever assumed any such role as a Pope, or acted like one.

In future postings, I plan to continue pointing out difficult passages that I find in the Koran. Likewise, you might choose doing the same with the Bible.

Let peace, love, and truth prevail! Nothing else is working, or ever will. God bless.

Don Cole

Now Rockaway Mosque wants Entire Building

A Wake Up Call!

What part of the Koran do we not understand?

First infiltrate, than kill, then rule supreme.

--The Muslim God is not our God.

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

A Feeding Frenzy

Ref: Our Opinion, “A Leg Up on Tuition.”

( Gasp! ) Trying to save this world from impending doom is no easy task!…

How long can this country afford the luxury of plush and absorbent colleges; $5,000,000.00 to $150,000,000.00 and up per year for TV talk show hosts; double and triple dipping government politicians; billionaire CEO’s, and such a high rate of new billionaires rising up every year, and all the like? All of this becomes ultimately, a feeding frenzy of sharks feeding off the smaller fish of the sea; that is all the rest of us.

Today, the American dream has transformed, from having a comfortable home with a little white picket fence, to everyone scrambling over one another to become billionaires. Of course: we can’t all be billionaires, so our leaders cut taxes, give everybody a raise, and print more money.

One does not have to believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ; but we would do well to pay attention to the wisdom that He has given mankind, for a life of happiness and success, and even for world peace.

Don Cole

Monday, August 6, 2007

Difficult Passages in the Koran

Some samples:

Miscellaneous: “We changed them (men who were wrongdoers) into detested apes…” (The Heights 7:164-166). …transforming them into apes and swine.” (The Table 5:57-61.) “He alone has knowledge of what is hidden:…He sends down guardians who walk before them and behind them, that He may know if they have delivered His messages.” (The Jinn 72:25-28).

Women: “As for those from whom you fear disobedience, admonish them and send them to beds apart and beat them.” (Women 4:34). “You may put off any of your wives you please and take to your bed any of them you please. Nor is it unlawful for you to receive any of those whom you have temporarily set aside…It shall be unlawful for you to take more wives or to change your present wives for other women, though their beauty please you except where slave-girls are concerned.” (The Confederate Tribes 33:51-52.)

Islam enemy of Christianity: “The unbelievers among the People of the Book (Jews and Christians) and the pagans shall burn forever in the fire of Hell. They are the vilest of all creatures.” (The Proof 98:6-7). “Those who say: ‘The Lord of Mercy has begotten a son,’ preach a monstrous falsehood…” (Mary 19:88). “Jesus was no more than a mortal whom we favored and made an example to the Israelites…” (Gold 43:1-11). “Make war on them (Christians and Jews) until idolatry is no more and Allah’s religion reigns supreme.” (The Spoils 8:37-41).

Sunday, August 5, 2007

Islam, Christianity Compared

A sampling:

Islam:
“It is not for any prophet to have captives until he hath made slaughter in the land” (Qur’an 8:67).

Christianity:
Bless those who persecute you; bless and curse not… Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men… Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 14:14, 17, 21).

Islam:
Freedom from obligation (is proclaimed) from Allah and His messenger toward those of the idolaters with whom ye made a treaty” (Qur’an 9:1).

Christianity:
Again, ye have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made in the Lord” (Matthew 5:33).

Islam:
Seek ye to guide whom Allah hath sent astray? …if they turn back (to enmity) then take them and kill them wherever ye find them…” (Qur’an 4:88-89).

Christianity:
“Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness lends you toward repentance?” (Romans 2:4).

Islam:
“And one who attacked you, attack him in like manner as he attacked you” (Qur’an 2:194).

Christianity:
“But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also” (Matthew 5:39).

Saturday, August 4, 2007

Looking Up...

Hi Brother,

I don't believe that what we know scientifically, (and there is a lot these days), that your theory, or actual possibility, could be valid. I admire and appreciate you for the fact that you are thinking and reaching out with an open and inquisitive mind. Yes, the heavens are truly awesome! Who can not but look up and be awed on a clear and starry night. Or to just look around at all of God's creation. Some call it all nature, or Mother Nature, --I call it God! Even things I do not see with my eyes, but with my heart.

What is amazing, as we search out, is that after all these years, everything keeps pointing to the Genesis account. The Bible is amazing, and miraculous, --to this very day. Even more so! How can we explain it?

Some people seem to be afraid to think out of the box; I suppose afraid that their faith will be proved not to be justified by the facts of science. They have a false notion, that to think and question is to show lack of faith. Some preachers (not from the church of Christ, I hope), actually teach that, in order to further their own agendas. However, God and science are one in truth. God is truth --and our faith, if it is really based on truth can only be strengthened, not weakened by our thinking and searching. It would be sad, if we just loved our faith so much that we don't care that it is truth or not!

Again, John Clayton is really the one to contact for an intelligent and informed and thoughtful discussion on such subjects. http://www.doesgodexist.org/

It hurts; that so few in this country, or even the world, have yet to receive and think about so much of what John Clayton has to offer, ...over a lifetime of dealing with and considering, and researching, with an open mind and heart, as a scientist, these difficult issues. From a devout and actively pursuing atheist, to an awestruck, totally convinced, and absolutely knowing Christian, not only about the existence of God, but also that the Bible is truly God's word! John Clayton can help us all to THINK! It really is exciting to listen to his debates, take in his lectureships, and to read his materials. http://www.doesgodexist.org/

Don Cole

Crumbling Bridges

Crumbling Bridges,
Failing infrastructures,
Pipe lines bursting,
All rusting away.

Checking every bridge,
Watching every turn,
Reading every sign,
For the road to Heaven,
Is narrow but fine.

Mom and Dad, --
Are we there yet?

Don Cole

Friday, August 3, 2007

Marching Orders

From: He who has been given all authority in heaven and in earth. ( Mat. 28:18 )
To: Christian Warriors:

Put on the whole armour of God… ( Eph. 6:11 )

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Mat. 28: 19 -20)

Jesus

Thursday, August 2, 2007

But, Sir --How?

Question:
If all nations would join hands and pray together for the blessings of God, and for His guidance; and if each nation is kept from harm or pain by our loving one and only true God; than how can each nation’s territory be increased, without war or violence, or without taking any territory away from another? So, which nation will God favor?

Answer:
Oh ye of little faith! Do you not have eyes to see, nor ears that hear? Is it not written, that where two or more are gathered together in my name, that I am there also? When people; nations join hands and lands, and learn to love one another, --your territories will be greatly increased! Tell me then; where is there any nation, or person, or persons left with less than before?

Nations; hear the gospel and be baptized into the Lord Jesus Christ. Eat from the bread of life, His body, and drink living water from His cup; His blood. Jesus atoned for the sins of men, and sealed the New Testament in His blood for our sake. Jesus, is the Christ, son of man, son of God, God’s Word incarnate. If ye love not one another, even your own enemies, or those who would do harm against you, --than you know not my Lord, the only one and true God, Father of us all…

Don Cole

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

A Civil Rights Issue?

Golly! --Why do so many Americans discriminate against Muslims in America, whose holy book is the Koran?

So what, if Jews and Christians are the hated enemy of Muslims according to the Koran?

Following, are a few samplings from the Koran:

“Unbelievers are those who declare Allah is the Messiah, the Son of Mary.” (The Table 5:17 )

“The unbelievers among the People of the Book (Jews and Christians) and the pagans shall burn forever in the fire of Hell. They are the vilest of all creatures.” ( The Proof 98: 6-7 )

“Make war on them (Christians and Jews) until idolatry is no more and Allah’s religion reigns supreme.” (The Spoils 8:37-41).

“When the sacred months are over slay the idolaters (Christians and Jews) wherever you find them. Arrest them, besiege them, and lie in ambush everywhere for them.” (Repentance 9:4-7).

“Believers, make war on the infidels (Christians and Jews) who dwell around you.” (Repentance 9:122-125 ).

“Believers, take neither Jews nor Christians for your friends…whosoever of you seeks their friendship shall become one of their number.” ( The Table 5:50-51 )

“Make war…” (Repentance 9:14 )

“If any one thinks that Allah will not give victory to His apostle in this world and in the world to come, let him tie a rope to the ceiling of his house and hang himself.” ( Pilgrimage 22:11-16 ).

“Fighting is obligatory for you,” (The Cow 2:216 ).

Don Cole