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).

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