Larry King asks: "Why doesn't God stop bad things from happening?"

E-mail to Larry King: About your question, “Why doesn’t God stop bad things from happening?”

Larry, “Why dosen’t God step in and stop calamities from happening?”
Obviously, that is not God’s plan. Man was made in God’s image, with a free-will to do whatever.

Think about it, if God were to put a shield all around us to protect us from all harm, etc., what would that make us? –certainly less than human.

Also, it saddens me when your guest celebrity preachers always refuse to deal with the deep and important issues you ask about, such as the Muslim religion, or "Why should I believe? "etc. Their skirting the issues is hardly what Jesus Christ commanded his disciples to do , ...‘to be the light and salt of the earth,’ or to ‘go into all the world, baptizing all nations, teaching them what Christ has commanded.’ (Re; Matt.28:18-20). –dc

The Qur'an does not command Muslims to terrorize Americans.

The Qur'an does not command Muslims to terrorize Americans.

No, what the commandment in the true Qur'an really says is "Kill those who believe not in Allah...even if they are of the People of the Book (Christians and Jews)."

The Qur'an (translated for Westerners to read), that I purchased not long ago from my local book store reads: "Make war upon such of those to whom the Scriptures have been given as believe not in God, or the Last Day, and who forbid not that which God and His Apostle have forbidden, and who profess not the profession of the truth, until they pay tribute out of hand, and they be humbled." (Surah 9:29).

However; what the true Qu'ran really says is: "Kill [Slay] those who believe not in Allah nor hold that forbidden which has been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued." (Surah 9:29, emphasis added). --dc

Peace on Earth: Easy Answer...

Peace on Earth: Easy Answer...
Posted 3/21/2009 6:06 PM EDT on dailyrecord.com
Peace on Earth: Easy Answer?
Yes! If Israel and Islam, respectively turned to Jesus Christ,
--then there could be peace in the world! --dc

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

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).

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).