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

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

What to do with Terrorist Prisoners

My Answer to 'wildweasel':

"You realize that Muslim countries imprison and kill Christians - or any other non muslims - for preaching and practicing other religions in their lands?..."

Maybe I am thinking about a different letter (senior moment)...but I thought we were talking about the torturing, or not torturing, of terrorist prisoners. But, it doesn't matter:

The scenario is that If we already have them in our clutches, thinking whether we could save lives by torturing them or not. I say it would be more effective, ...more importantly, being right with God, a show of American principles, and an example to the entire world of who the real one true God is, and in obedience to the Christian commission, --that is; to teach those terrorists the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (See the last chapter of the Bible's book of Matthew.)

Hearing the words of Jesus Christ, such as the Bible's New Testament Sermon on the Mt., ought to melt any terrorist's heart.

Who can be against what Christ taught, for the love of God for all of mankind?

God loves us all, --even our enemies, and we are commanded by Jesus Christ, son of God, son of man, to do likewise.


Don Cole