Are Jesus and Muhammad (i.e. Mohammed) Alike?

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JesusIsAlive
Are Jesus and Muhammed alike? Find out here:

http://www.carm.org/islam/Jesus_Muhammad.htm


http://www.islamreview.com/articles/thechristiandifference.shtml


http://www.dccsa.com/greatjoy/IslamShortComp.htm


http://members.aol.com/AllahIslam/part3.html

Fishy
I really don't see your point? Should we compare Jesus to other biblical prophets now? Didn't Jesus his own ancestor King David kill and murder people?

Besides Jesus is a prophet in the Quran so every muslim already recognizes the greatness of Jesus, they just don't think he's the son of god and he died in a different way and their believes are actually far more logical...

Besides some of those reasons are bullshit, Jesus did sin he did get angry... Jesus changed the word of god himself, and plenty of other things people with more time and or biblical knowledge could say in a few seconds...

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by Fishy
I really don't see your point? Should we compare Jesus to other biblical prophets now? Didn't Jesus his own ancestor King David kill and murder people?

Besides Jesus is a prophet in the Quran so every muslim already recognizes the greatness of Jesus, they just don't think he's the son of god and he died in a different way and their believes are actually far more logical...

Besides some of those reasons are bullshit, Jesus did sin he did get angry... Jesus changed the word of god himself, and plenty of other things people with more time and or biblical knowledge could say in a few seconds...


Anger is not a sin. Jesus never sinned. Jesus never changed the Word of God--Jesus is the Word.

lord xyz
When I first saw the thread title, I thought it was a good thread comparing how Jesus is no different to Muhammed and other prophets. Then I saw "by JesusIsAlive" so I knew it was going to be another thread full of lies and made up shit that only makes sense to JIA.

Fishy
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Anger is not a sin. Jesus never sinned. Jesus never changed the Word of God--Jesus is the Word.

Is that why Jesus contradicted god on many things? When god said kill the sinners Jesus said don't kill.

Anyone arrogant enough to reject the verdict of the judge or of the priest who represents the LORD your God must be put to death. Such evil must be purged from Israel. (Deuteronomy 17:12 NLT)

Whoever strikes his father or mother shall be put to death. (Exodus 21:15 NAB)

1) If one curses his father or mother, his lamp will go out at the coming of darkness. (Proverbs 20:20 NAB)

2) All who curse their father or mother must be put to death. They are guilty of a capital offense. (Leviticus 20:9 NLT)

But if this charge is true (that she wasn't a virgin on her wedding night), and evidence of the girls virginity is not found, they shall bring the girl to the entrance of her fathers house and there her townsman shall stone her to death, because she committed a crime against Israel by her unchasteness in her father's house. Thus shall you purge the evil from your midst. (Deuteronomy 22:20-21 NAB)

Jesus said be nice to everybody, those things don't sound nice. Jesus said let god judge, yet they are allowed to carry out the punishment without anybody knowing. Jesus preached one thing, the bible preaches something else.

Fatima
i think you must be objective in choosing these sites , you take site from christians view in islam i know the result before i read it ,thats unfaire.


take info from this site


islamreligion.com

lord xyz
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Anger is not a sin. 7 deadly sins

Pride
Gluttony
Greed
Anger (Wrath)
Lust
Envy
Laziness

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7_deadly_sins





Psalm
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.Ps. 38:8.Jesus condemned it and classified anger with the sin with murder.

Matthew 5:22… "But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, (expression used by Jews of the first century AD to show open contempt for another) shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.”

Psalm 37:8 God said, “Cease from anger and forsake wrath."



For more information, please use the following link: http://www.ourchurch.com/view/?pageID=170495

Thank you.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by Fishy
Is that why Jesus contradicted god on many things? When god said kill the sinners Jesus said don't kill.

Anyone arrogant enough to reject the verdict of the judge or of the priest who represents the LORD your God must be put to death. Such evil must be purged from Israel. (Deuteronomy 17:12 NLT)

Whoever strikes his father or mother shall be put to death. (Exodus 21:15 NAB)

1) If one curses his father or mother, his lamp will go out at the coming of darkness. (Proverbs 20:20 NAB)

2) All who curse their father or mother must be put to death. They are guilty of a capital offense. (Leviticus 20:9 NLT)

But if this charge is true (that she wasn't a virgin on her wedding night), and evidence of the girls virginity is not found, they shall bring the girl to the entrance of her fathers house and there her townsman shall stone her to death, because she committed a crime against Israel by her unchasteness in her father's house. Thus shall you purge the evil from your midst. (Deuteronomy 22:20-21 NAB)

Jesus said be nice to everybody, those things don't sound nice. Jesus said let god judge, yet they are allowed to carry out the punishment without anybody knowing. Jesus preached one thing, the bible preaches something else.

Under the Old Testament God the Father reveals to us the truth that He is justice and righteousness personified. God will not tolerate sin, He is of purer eyes than to behold sin. God the Father could only be appeased as it were by the shed blood of bulls and goats, but these were temporary, makeshift provisions for sin, that God permitted to atone for or cover over sin. But notice: God did not just forgive people of their sins just because He felt like it as such. If there is one thing that you must take to heart about God my friend that is this: God is passionate about justice, holiness, and righteousness. Everything that God does must flow through this sieve as it were. Some people are taken aback as it were at God as He is revealed in the Old Testament because He seems to be so harsh, cruel, and impatient. But those who hold this conception about God do so because they don't understand God's righteousness. A true Judge has zero tolerance for wrongdoing and God is Judge of all the earth, higher than any Supreme Court Justice. However, under the New Testament it seems as though God's anger against sin and/or sinners has been mollified. What happened? Let me break it down for you. God has always been lovingkind, merciful, gentle, longsuffering, etc., but He could not show that side of His nature fully because He had not yet sent His Son Jesus to pay for our sins. God had to be strict, relatively inflexible, and rigid in terms of how He dealt with sinners and sin. Judges are supposed to be meticulous, and hold every sin accountable, judge it against a standard of righteousness then impose sentence accordingly. That is what God did. The Bible states that the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. The law of Moses represents a standard of righteousness and judgment. Notice that grace (i.e. undeserved mercy) and truth came through Jesus Christ. As sinners by nature and will we all deserve the harsh judgment of God. But through Jesus Christ God can once again extend His love and mercy to us. God is righteous and just, this is Who He is not just what He exemplifies, and as a result He must deal with sin swiftly and with righteous indignation. God hates sin, because it defies Who He is, and nothing and no one is greater than God, not even sin. God so loved the world (see God is Love too) that He gave....People don't realize just How much God the Father sacrificed and gave up when He offered His only Begotten Son as payment for our sins.

Jesus came to earth to die for the sins of the world. But in the course of doing this Jesus did things to reveal the true nature of the Father. To you Fishy it appears that Jesus is contradicting His Father, but in reality Jesus is showing us another side of the Father. On the one hand the Father God is righteously indignant against sin and sinners, but that is just one side of God, and it is based on His righteousness. But God is also Love. This is the side of the Father that Jesus expresses to the world. We see Jesus having compassion on the multitudes that He ministered to and healing them, comforting them, feeding them, delivering them from demon possession, and even raising them from the dead. Jesus said that if we have seen Him then we have seen the Father. How Jesus? In Jesus' actions. Everything that Jesus said and did was a reflection of His Father's actions. So, Fishy, there is no contradiction, just a change in God's dealings with humanity (not a change in God, but a change in His interactions with us) thanks to Jesus. God wants the world to know that He can be a Father to everyone now that sin is no longer an issue or barrier between Him and us. The sin wall is non-existent as far as God not holding our sins against us. Our sins can be washed away, blotted out, and removed as far as the east is from the west if we simply ask Him to through Jesus. But all of God's love for the world is accessible only through Jesus Christ. If we reject God's love as revealed and made available through Jesus Christ then we have no excuse for suffering God's wrath against sin.

Fishy
Yes i'm not really going to read all of that, because i've seen your previous posts. Those sites you listed are still wrong though and like xyz posted anger is a sin, so Jesus did sin... Perhaps you should reply to those things instead of just isolating the one thing and spouting out a lot of propoganda...

Those sites lied and apparently don't even know the bible well, so really why should we listen to them?

lord xyz
Originally posted by Fishy
Yes i'm not really going to read all of that, because i've seen your previous posts. Those sites you listed are still wrong though and like xyz posted anger is a sin, so Jesus did sin... Perhaps you should reply to those things instead of just isolating the one thing and spouting out a lot of propoganda...

Those sites lied and apparently don't even know the bible well, so really why should we listen to them? I don't think he's going to answer that and/or read it. But I'm happy that you posted that incase an unsuspecting christian thinks JIA is making any sense.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by lord xyz
7 deadly sins

Pride
Gluttony
Greed
Anger (Wrath)
Lust
Envy
Laziness

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7_deadly_sins





Psalm
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.Ps. 38:8.Jesus condemned it and classified anger with the sin with murder.

Matthew 5:22… "But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, (expression used by Jews of the first century AD to show open contempt for another) shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.”

Psalm 37:8 God said, “Cease from anger and forsake wrath."



For more information, please use the following link: http://www.ourchurch.com/view/?pageID=170495

Thank you.

Anger is not a sin for the second time. Oh, and I thought that it was circular reasoning, wrong, and all of those other things that you say for me to use the Bible to support my statements? So then why did you just do it? Although you are still wrong in your usage. No, anger is not a sin.

§P0oONY
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Are Jesus and Muhammed alike? Find out here:

http://www.carm.org/islam/Jesus_Muhammad.htm


http://www.islamreview.com/articles/thechristiandifference.shtml


http://www.dccsa.com/greatjoy/IslamShortComp.htm


http://members.aol.com/AllahIslam/part3.html

Question: Who gives a toss? eek!

lord xyz
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Anger is not a sin for the second time. Oh, and I thought that it was circular reasoning, wrong, and all of those other things that you say for me to use the Bible to support my statements? So then why did you just do it? Although you are still wrong in your usage. No, anger is not a sin. 1. The Bible is bad when debating science and facts, not christianity.
2. Anger is a sin.

Bardock42
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Anger is not a sin for the second time. Oh, and I thought that it was circular reasoning, wrong, and all of those other things that you say for me to use the Bible to support my statements? So then why did you just do it? Although you are still wrong in your usage. No, anger is not a sin.

You don't get the difference, do you? If he is talking about what the Bible said he can use the Bible as source (only source), if he is talking about what the bible says being fact he can't.....

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by lord xyz
1. The Bible is bad when debating science and facts, not christianity.
2. Anger is a sin.

Anger is not a sin, it is how you react while angry that makes anger a sin. If I am angry for a good cause and I make sure not to violate God's Word, then my anger is not a sin. Anger becomes a sin if I violate God's Word during or in the course of my anger. The Bible states,

Ephesians 4:26
“Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath,

The Bible--God's Word--instructs us on how to govern our anger. The Word says be angry (like I said anger is not a sin) and sin not. What this means is that it is possible for a person to be angry and not sin. It is okay to be angry just as long as you don't sin. For example, I am angered every time someone on this forum accuses me of wrongdoing, calls me some derogatory name, or misquotes what I say and/or just outright spreads lies about me. But I do not sin in my state of being angry. If I treated you xyz the way that you treat me, then I would be guilty of sinning. If I repaid evil for evil I would be guilty of being angry and sinning. But I do not repay evil for evil. You call me names, accuse me of lying, and you do all sorts of things to get under my skin. But I do not lash out, or call you by any other name except xyz. So, be angry but just don't sin this is what the Bible states.

Jesus never sinned, if He had then He would not be qualified to be the Savior of the world.

XYZ, notice in your post where you quoted what Jesus said,

Matthew 5:22
But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire.

Notice that Jesus says that whoever is angry with his brother without cause. Jesus did not say whoever is angry with his brother and then leave it at that, He said who ever is angry with his brother without cause. So anger by, of, and in itself is not a sin, it is what you do while you are angry that is a sin. Anger is not a sin.

RocasAtoll
JHY;

If I hate Jews is it a sin? If I hate Blacks is it a sin? If I hate Polish people?

Alfheim
Originally posted by lord xyz
When I first saw the thread title, I thought it was a good thread comparing how Jesus is no different to Muhammed and other prophets. Then I saw "by JesusIsAlive" so I knew it was going to be another thread full of lies and made up shit that only makes sense to JIA.

ditto.

ThePittman
JIA get over it, Wrath is anger and that is it. Wrath is an older term for extreme anger but it still means anger most referred to God and not man.

Alliance
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Are Jesus and Muhammed alike? Find out here:

http://www.carm.org/islam/Jesus_Muhammad.htm


http://www.islamreview.com/articles/thechristiandifference.shtml


http://www.dccsa.com/greatjoy/IslamShortComp.htm


http://members.aol.com/AllahIslam/part3.html

Resarch hint: If a site has a colored background, its usually not a credible source.

Anyway, Muhammed is a historical person. There is no real proof of Christs existance.

lord xyz
I decided to click the first link. Oh, how wrong it is.



Now anyone with a sensible mind will know that this is not only lying, but doing so to desperately make Jesus look like a good person, make Jesus and the Bible to be true, and worse of all, shunning Islam (which last time I checked is a form of racism).

Have a nice day.

Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Anger is not a sin, it is how you react while angry that makes anger a sin. If I am angry for a good cause and I make sure not to violate God's Word, then my anger is not a sin. Anger becomes a sin if I violate God's Word during or in the course of my anger. The Bible states,

Ephesians 4:26
“Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath,

The Bible--God's Word--instructs us on how to govern our anger. The Word says be angry (like I said anger is not a sin) and sin not. What this means is that it is possible for a person to be angry and not sin. It is okay to be angry just as long as you don't sin. For example, I am angered every time someone on this forum accuses me of wrongdoing, calls me some derogatory name, or misquotes what I say and/or just outright spreads lies about me. But I do not sin in my state of being angry. If I treated you xyz the way that you treat me, then I would be guilty of sinning. If I repaid evil for evil I would be guilty of being angry and sinning. But I do not repay evil for evil. You call me names, accuse me of lying, and you do all sorts of things to get under my skin. But I do not lash out, or call you by any other name except xyz. So, be angry but just don't sin this is what the Bible states.

Jesus never sinned, if He had then He would not be qualified to be the Savior of the world.

XYZ, notice in your post where you quoted what Jesus said,

Matthew 5:22
But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire.

Notice that Jesus says that whoever is angry with his brother without cause. Jesus did not say whoever is angry with his brother and then leave it at that, He said who ever is angry with his brother without cause. So anger by, of, and in itself is not a sin, it is what you do while you are angry that is a sin. Anger is not a sin. What about the quotes in that post? What about the 7 deadly sins? They clearly state Anger to be sinful.

Gregory
...and?



..and? My God, Muhammad faught people! Why, he was downright unChristian! In fact, most of these things seem to boil down to, "Muhammad wasn't a Christian." He saved his own life! Lordy lordy, how can any religion believe in their founder if he didn't get nailed to a tree? It's just not sensible!



In most cases, I at least have some vague idea what point this person is trying to make. Not in this one, though. He received divine revelation in a cave? So? Caves are nice.



Once again, color me baffled.

quote]Prophecy Jesus fulfilled biblical prophecy about being the Messiah Muhammad did not fulfill any biblical prophecy except the ones about false teachers

Haha, no. I like how this site is obviously intended to preach to the choir. Mainly, though ... if you think people don't argue that Muhhamad fulfilled OT prophesies, you're off your rocker.



You know, there are traiditions that put A’isha's age anywhere between twelve and twenty. Haha, what am I saying? Of course you didn't know that! Hell, you probably didn't even know her name! Do actual research instead of just mindlessly quoting Christian propoganda sites? Not out JIA!



Wow, this site sure is unbiased, isn't it! Stating as a fact that Jesus performed miracles, but putting "alleged" in front of Muhammad's most important one. Of course, this claim is ludacrously incorrect; for example, when Muhammad and his followers were stuck in the desert without water, Muhammad is reputed to have made water flow from his hands. Just to take an example...

I'm done. Nobody with the slightest critical thinking abilities could think your sites are relaible, JIA, and I've wasted enough time as it is.

lord xyz
You've intreged me to take that a step further Gregory. Just thought you'd like to know.

Gregory
I'm please; I'd rather have intrigued JIA into doing a little research, but I suppose we should be realistic in our expectations.

lord xyz
Originally posted by Gregory
I'm please; I'd rather have intrigued JIA into doing a little research, but I suppose we should be realistic in our expectations. laughing out loud

Fatima
i think that people have brains to read and search about prophet mohammed , no need for this useless topic to spread the heatrd .




i dont know why you hate Islam ...tell us the reason maybe we will help you .

lord xyz
Originally posted by Fatima
i think that people have brains to read and search about prophet mohammed , no need for this useless topic to spread the heatrd .




i dont know why you hate Islam ...tell us the reason maybe we will help you . Just so you know, I don't hate Islam, in fact it makes more sense to me than Christianity. (Except for that whole covering up women and women serving man shit). These christians hate Islam because of the holy war. And a few other reasons like 9/11.

lil bitchiness
No Jesus and Muhammad were not alike. They were totally different.

The only alikeness between Islam and Christianity however, is the fairy tale.

Both religions consist of some sadistic deity who will torture you slowly and painfully for the rest of eternity.

But the differance between the Prophets are great, and basic ones are rather obvious.

First one is that Jesus tried to change the already existing laws of a religion (Judaism) into something more hippie like, while Muhammad tried to incorporate everything about Pagan Arabian religion, plus himself as a leader.

Some other differances include -

Muhammad lead raids and battles, while Jesus didn't.

Also Muhammad was recorded in the holy books(Hadith), by Muslims themselves to be a paedo, while Jesus was not recorded to be a paedo.

Muhammad was recorded, by Muslims, in holy book to have tortured and killed, while Jesus was not recorded to have tortured and killed.

Muhammad was recorded by Muslims and historians to have been a warlord, while Jesus was not recorded to be a warlord.

etc...etc...etc...

They are generally very different anyway - not sure why we're comparing them to begin with?

While I do not agree with anything Muhammad did, said, nor do I agree with his existance, that does not however prove devinity of Jesus.
In fact, Muhammad had nothing to do with Jesus...provided that is what you were trying to prove.

Fatima
i think you have no right to talk about prophet mohammed like that .......unless you have adegree in islam religion

lil bitchiness
Originally posted by Fatima
i think you have no right to talk about prophet mohammed like that .......unless you have adegree in islam religion
Who says?

Sister, I have the right to critisise anything I like, and you are going to have to deal with it.
Just because you agree with an ideology, I don't have to. I have the right to disagree, and I will exercise that right to the maximum.

If I believe something is not right, or that it is enslaving or dangerous to its followers or otherwise, I will speak out against it.

I have a brain, and I am not afraid to use it - I couldn't give a damn what a bunch of ignorant/arrogant westerners are going to say regarding that. (obviously, not directed at you)

mahasattva
Originally posted by Fatima
i think you have no right to talk about prophet mohammed like that .......unless you have adegree in islam religion

A degree holds no value when it comes to critical thinking. Everyone has a right to scrutinize the people's beliefs/faith including you. That is the true path of a truth-seeker....

"Don't believe in anything simply because you heard it.
Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations.
Do not believe in anything because it is spoken and rumored by many.
Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books.
Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders.
But after observation and analysis, you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept and live up to it."--- The Buddha Sakyamuni

lil bitchiness
Originally posted by mahasattva
A degree holds no value when it comes to critical thinking. Everyone has a right to scrutinize the people's beliefs/faith including you. That is the true path of a truth-seeker....

"Don't believe in anything simply because you heard it.
Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations.
Do not believe in anything because it is spoken and rumored by many.
Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books.
Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders.
But after observation and analysis, you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept and live up to it."--- The Buddha Sakyamuni

thumb up My favourite quote by Buddha.

Fatima
Originally posted by lord xyz
Just so you know, I don't hate Islam, in fact it makes more sense to me than Christianity. (Except for that whole covering up women and women serving man shit). These christians hate Islam because of the holy war. And a few other reasons like 9/11.


i really respect your opinions in islam ,

your view in women cover up , its really sensetive

if you have a diamond , you will show it to people so that they greed in her or you will keep it for your self .

this diamond is the women in islam ,

did you ask your self why rape rate in western country is more than in islamic country ,in addition , i read american statistic show that there is more than 1200 rape crime everyday . thats awful

Alliance
Originally posted by lil bitchiness
I have a brain, and I am not afraid to use it - I couldn't give a damn what a bunch of ignorant/arrogant westerners are going to say regarding that. (obviously, not directed at you)

Bullshit. You're the one who has no argument, just personal attacks.

Fatima
Originally posted by lil bitchiness
Who says?

Sister, I have the right to critisise anything I like, and you are going to have to deal with it.
Just because you agree with an ideology, I don't have to. I have the right to disagree, and I will exercise that right to the maximum.

If I believe something is not right, or that it is enslaving or dangerous to its followers or otherwise, I will speak out against it.

I have a brain, and I am not afraid to use it - I couldn't give a damn what a bunch of ignorant/arrogant westerners are going to say regarding that. (obviously, not directed at you)



critisise the thing you know about it , not talking about something you didnt study or read , and form it as you like , or because you hate it .

Alliance
Originally posted by lil bitchiness
thumb up My favourite quote by Buddha.

One you don't follow.

Originally posted by Fatima
did you ask your self why rape rate in western country is more than in islamic country ,in addition , i read american statistic show that there is more than 1200 rape crime everyday . thats awful

Maybe, but I don't think its a strict correlation.

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Keep in mind that many women covered themselves (similar to many devout Christians do) as a sign of high faith. It WAS a personal choice, and should have remained that way.

lord xyz
Originally posted by lil bitchiness
Muhammad lead raids and battles, while Jesus didn't. Didn't Jesus fight the Romans?

Gregory
More like 1800. But America has the highest rate of rape of any countries that publish that information; it shouldn't be treated as the "typical" western country.

Regarding the other discussion on hand, Jesus certainly didn't lead raids or battles againts the Romans. But it's false to say he never used violence; according to John, he assaulted the money-changers with a whip.

Bardock42
Originally posted by lord xyz
Didn't Jesus fight the Romans?

I don't recall such an event.

Alliance
Originally posted by lord xyz
Didn't Jesus fight the Romans?

Never happened.

lord xyz
Originally posted by Bardock42
I don't recall such an event. Originally posted by Alliance
Never happened. Then why did the Romans crucify him?

crazy
Originally posted by Alliance
Bullshit. You're the one who has no argument, just personal attacks.

Yea the hate just pours from lil, anyone else notice it?

Btw these sources are as credible as chick tracts.

RocasAtoll
Originally posted by Alliance
Bullshit. You're the one who has no argument, just personal attacks.

Where'd that come from?

Fishy
Originally posted by Fatima
critisise the thing you know about it , not talking about something you didnt study or read , and form it as you like , or because you hate it .

So are you claiming Mohammed did not fight wars and did not kill people? That would kinda contradict the Quran now wouldn't it?

Gregory
Originally posted by lord xyz
Then why did the Romans crucify him?

It's not really clear. "Because the Jewish leadership asked them to" would seem to be the answer you get from the gospels. I think Pilate goes so far as to say that Jesus hasn't actually done anything worthy of crucifixion.

Alliance
Originally posted by lord xyz
Then why did the Romans crucify him?

I don't believe there was really much intervention from Rome.

I've never really found a good reason. He was a heretic?

Fishy
Originally posted by Gregory
It's not really clear. "Because the Jewish leadership asked them to" would seem to be the answer you get from the gospels. I think Pilate goes so far as to say that Jesus hasn't actually done anything worthy of crucifixion.

Which would be a semi-good reason actually. The Quran however claims that Jesus wasn't crucified and that seems just as logical if you ask me.

Alliance
Originally posted by crazy
Yea the hate just pours from lil, anyone else notice it?

Btw these sources are as credible as chick tracts.

I agree with lil on a lot of other things, but she's way off on Islam.

Originally posted by RocasAtoll
Where'd that come from?

From about a month of arguments on Islam.

RocasAtoll
Originally posted by Alliance
I don't believe there was really much intervention from Rome.

I've never really found a good reason. He was a heretic?

I think its along the lines they were lied to. Jewish leaders probably told them he was leading a rebellion.

Alliance
Originally posted by RocasAtoll
I think its along the lines they were lied to. Jewish leaders probably told them he was leading a rebellion.

Honesly, I'm fairly confidnet the Romans didn't giva a sh*t.

They only started caring when Christians wouldn't pay their taxes.

lil bitchiness
Originally posted by Alliance
Bullshit. You're the one who has no argument, just personal attacks.

I have an argument, it is you who has none.

I have presented my arguments over and over again, but you don't have the knowledge to rebute, so your only thing is ''you are discriminating''

DISPROVE my claims on Islam, or STFU.

debbiejo
*waits for reponse* eat

lord xyz
Originally posted by Alliance
I don't believe there was really much intervention from Rome.

I've never really found a good reason. He was a heretic? The Jews and Romans were having a war, the Romans decided that if they kill the king of the Jews, the rest will follow. And what was Jesus claiming to be?

debbiejo
No, Jesus never said he was King of the Jews......

lord xyz
Originally posted by debbiejo
No, Jesus never said he was King of the Jews...... But people said he was. The King of Kings n al that.

Regret
Originally posted by debbiejo
No, Jesus never said he was King of the Jews...... But, when asked if he would deny being such he was silent.

Fatima
both mohammed and jesus are prophets ...they are human make amistake .

debbiejo
Originally posted by Regret
But, when asked if he would deny being such he was silent. Silence doesn't mean anything......

Regret
Originally posted by Fatima
both mohammed and Jesus are prophets ...they are human make amistake . Both fit the term prophet, if both existed they were human. Without sin and without mistake are two separate concepts. Perfection may not absolutely negate the possibility of mistake. Christ did not tell his parents before leaving the family in his youth and discussing religion with the elders, this may have been a mistake, I am sure my wife and I would considering our sons to have made a mistake if they did similar.

Muhammad was a great man with noble aspirations, I would claim Christ was the same.
Muhammad began a powerful religion that is often misinterpreted by its followers, Christ did the same.
Muhammad was a loving individual, Christ was the same.
Muhammad was carried away in the spirit to view areas, Christ had the same occurrence, albeit Christ was taken by Satan whereas Muhammad was taken by an angel.
Muhammad was a persuasive individual, Christ was also.
Both taught good principles.

Alliance
Muhammad certainly had vision. Much more than Christ.

That makes him better in many respects, imo.

Regret
Originally posted by debbiejo
Silence doesn't mean anything...... It is if the accusation that is having a denial requested may be considered treason. Christ, if he did not deny, was conceding that the Jew claims that he was the sovereign King of Israel and above the jurisdiction of Caesar were accurate.

Regardless of the meaning or intent of Christ's silence it satisfied Roman law regarding his crucifixion. It was easier to kill Jesus than it was to deal with a mob of Jewish fanatics. The Romans didn't care whether or not Christ died, killing him would calm the fanatics that were bothering them.

Regret
Originally posted by Alliance
Muhammad certainly had vision. Much more than Christ.

That makes him better in many respects, imo. Lol, Hitler had vision. Vision does not lead to a person being better in any way. Muhammad made mistakes in pursuit of his vision, else the middle east would be a more calm and peaceful area, it is not.

Alliance
Most men make mistakes in pursuit of their vision.

It kind of comes with the territory.

The vision is still glorious.

Regret
Originally posted by Alliance
Most men make mistakes in pursuit of their vision.

It kind of comes with the territory.

The vision is still glorious. Perhaps, but a glorious vision still does not make a better person.

Alliance
I never said it did, I said (meant) I liked men with vision better with men without.

Its a personal thing, likes and dislikes.

lil bitchiness
Originally posted by Alliance
Most men make mistakes in pursuit of their vision.

It kind of comes with the territory.

The vision is still glorious.

And what was that vision?

Alliance
A vision would be some change you wish to see in the world.

A man with a goal is more of a man than one randomly wandering through life with no purpose for himself.

Regret
Originally posted by Alliance
I never said it did ? Originally posted by Alliance Muhammad certainly had vision. Much more than Christ.
That makes him better in many respects, imo.

Originally posted by Alliance
I said (meant) I liked men with vision better with men without.

Its a personal thing, likes and dislikes.
If you meant liked men with vision better than men with out, that works, but it doesn't necessarily make him better. I also disagree with your assessment of the level of their visions.

Alliance
Originally posted by Alliance
Muhammad certainly had vision. Much more than Christ.

That makes him better in many respects, imo.

I think that pretty well states that:

1. Muhammad is not absolutely better than Christ
2. This is my opinon.

Originally posted by Regret
If you meant liked men with vision better than men with out, that works, but it doesn't necessarily make him better. I also disagree with your assessment of the level of their visions.

Ok.

lord xyz
Actually, there is a difference between Muhammed and Jesus. Muhammed was a philosopher, Jesus, was not. And that is the difference.

Regret
Originally posted by lord xyz
Actually, there is a difference between Muhammed and Jesus. Muhammed was a philosopher, Jesus, was not. And that is the difference. Actually, if you read Christ's words, the words that people actually state he said, he comes across very much as a philosopher. Only the narative surrounding his words changes the perception, the same as Muhammad.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by lil bitchiness
No Jesus and Muhammad were not alike. They were totally different.

The only alikeness between Islam and Christianity however, is the fairy tale.

Both religions consist of some sadistic deity who will torture you slowly and painfully for the rest of eternity.

But the differance between the Prophets are great, and basic ones are rather obvious.

First one is that Jesus tried to change the already existing laws of a religion (Judaism) into something more hippie like, while Muhammad tried to incorporate everything about Pagan Arabian religion, plus himself as a leader.

Some other differances include -

Muhammad lead raids and battles, while Jesus didn't.

Also Muhammad was recorded in the holy books(Hadith), by Muslims themselves to be a paedo, while Jesus was not recorded to be a paedo.

Muhammad was recorded, by Muslims, in holy book to have tortured and killed, while Jesus was not recorded to have tortured and killed.

Muhammad was recorded by Muslims and historians to have been a warlord, while Jesus was not recorded to be a warlord.

etc...etc...etc...

They are generally very different anyway - not sure why we're comparing them to begin with?

While I do not agree with anything Muhammad did, said, nor do I agree with his existance, that does not however prove devinity of Jesus.
In fact, Muhammad had nothing to do with Jesus...provided that is what you were trying to prove.

No Jesus and Muhammad were not alike. They were totally different.

This is very true. Jesus is God, God the Son, the Creator.

The only alikeness between Islam and Christianity however, is the fairy tale.

There is nothing fictional about Jesus Christ and the Bible. Jesus Christ is the true God and eternal Life.

Both religions consist of some sadistic deity who will torture you slowly and painfully for the rest of eternity.

There is nothing sadistic about God. God is Love and He so loved the world that He gave His only Begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. If you go to Hell and ultimately the lake of fire for eternity it will be by your own choosing.

But the differance between the Prophets are great, and basic ones are rather obvious.

Jesus is more than a Prophet, He is God in the flesh.

First one is that Jesus tried to change the already existing laws of a religion (Judaism) into something more hippie like, while Muhammad tried to incorporate everything about Pagan Arabian religion, plus himself as a leader.

Jesus said that He came to seek and to save that which was lost (i.e. all of sinful humanity is lost without Christ) and to fulfill the law of Moses, not change it into something hippie-like. This is your unfounded characterization.

Some other differances include -

Muhammad lead raids and battles, while Jesus didn't.

Jesus came to give His life a ransom for many so that we could be reunited with God our true Father.

Also Muhammad was recorded in the holy books(Hadith), by Muslims themselves to be a paedo, while Jesus was not recorded to be a paedo.

Jesus left the glories of Heaven and His throne in Heaven in the volume of the Book that is written of Him to do His Father's will. The Father's will is that all should come to repentance and salvation from sin and receive everlasting life, not everlasting punishment.

Muhammad was recorded, by Muslims, in holy book to have tortured and killed, while Jesus was not recorded to have tortured and killed.

Judas, one of Jesus' disciples, sought opportunity to betray Jesus so he went to the chief priests. Upon receiving thirty pieces of silver in exchange for Jesus' whereabouts, Judas led a detachment of troops, officers from the chief priests and Pharisees to where Jesus and His disciples were. Judas and his cohorts had come there with lanterns, torches, and weapons. Simon Peter, one of Jesus' foremost disciples, drew his sword and struck the high priest's servant and cut off his right ear. Immediately, Jesus commanded Peter to put his sword in its sheath. The servant's name was Malchus. Jesus touched Malchus' ear and healed him.

In another instance Jesus had steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem and sent messengers ahead to a village of the Samaritans to prepare for Him. But the Samaritan people did not receive Jesus because His face was set for the journey to Jerusalem. The disciples James and John saw this and asked Jesus if He wanted them to command fire to come down from Heaven and consume them. Here is what Jesus said and did:

Luke 9:55
But He turned and rebuked them, and said, “You do not know what manner of spirit you are of.

So, yes, Jesus went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. Moreover, Jesus had compassion on multitudes of people and He ministered to them, healed them, comforted them, fed them, delivered them from demon possession, and even raised them from the dead.

Muhammad was recorded by Muslims and historians to have been a warlord, while Jesus was not recorded to be a warlord.

The Lord Jesus said,

Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

The prophet Isaiah spoke this prophecy concerning Jesus hundreds of years in advance:

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of His government and peace
There will beno end,
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

The Lord Jesus Christ is called, Prince of Peace.

etc...etc...etc...

They are generally very different anyway - not sure why we're comparing them to begin with?

I am doing this comparative analysis of Jesus Christ and Muhammad (i.e. Mohammed) so that people can make as informed a decision as possible, whomever they choose to follow. Jesus said the following words:

John 8:12
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

John 12:35
Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going.

So Jesus is the Light of the world, and those who follow Jesus Christ will not walk in darkness.

While I do not agree with anything Muhammad did, said, nor do I agree with his existance, that does not however prove devinity of Jesus.
In fact, Muhammad had nothing to do with Jesus...provided that is what you were trying to prove.

Jesus said,

John 10:17-18
“Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again. No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from My Father.”

Jesus proved His divinity by the things that He did and said. Jesus Christ forgave sins while on earth, received worship, walked on water, rebuked the wind and raging water (and they obeyed Him). In addition to all of this, Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by lord xyz
When I first saw the thread title, I thought it was a good thread comparing how Jesus is no different to Muhammed and other prophets. Then I saw "by JesusIsAlive" so I knew it was going to be another thread full of lies and made up shit that only makes sense to JIA.

I have never lied or made up anything in over 2000 posts.

Why don't you provide specific examples of the things whereof you accuse me so that I can address those allegations, instead of making blanket, unsubstantiated statements about me?

Show me what you claim that I have lied about, and show me what I have made up.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by Fatima
i think you must be objective in choosing these sites , you take site from christians view in islam i know the result before i read it ,thats unfaire.


take info from this site


islamreligion.com
Show me what is unfair about it. If you cannot show me then your claims are baseless and without merit.

crazy
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Show me what is unfair about it. If you cannot show me then your claims are baseless and without merit.

The bias is unfair, I showed you in pretty good detail why chick tracts lacked merit and how there sources were not all too great and you basically said you believe it regardless so theres not much I can do about that.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by lord xyz
7 deadly sins

Pride
Gluttony
Greed
Anger (Wrath)
Lust
Envy
Laziness


There is no such thing as 7 deadly sins. Here is what the Bible calls them:

Proverbs 6:16-19
These six things the LORD hates,
Yes, seven are an abomination
to Him:
A proud look,
A lying tongue,
Hands that shed innocent blood,
A heart that devises wicked plans,
Feet that are swift in running to evil,
A false witness who speaks lies,
And one who sows discord among brethren.

Xyz, neither anger nor wrath is included in the seven things that God calls an abomination (Incidentally, God calls these things an abomination not deadly sins). So where did anger and wrath come from in you list?

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by Fishy
Yes i'm not really going to read all of that, because i've seen your previous posts. Those sites you listed are still wrong though and like xyz posted anger is a sin, so Jesus did sin... Perhaps you should reply to those things instead of just isolating the one thing and spouting out a lot of propoganda...

Those sites lied and apparently don't even know the bible well, so really why should we listen to them?

Support your allegations with specific instances. Show me how and/or in what way that those links lied, don't just make glib remarks that have no basis in truth.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by RocasAtoll
JHY;

If I hate Jews is it a sin? If I hate Blacks is it a sin? If I hate Polish people?

Yes it is a sin to hate other people.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by Alfheim
ditto.

What are you saying ditto to or about? Xyz has not substantiated his allegations about me lying or making things up. Until such time that he shows me where I have done what he alleges your concurrence with what he says about me is equally untrue and unfounded.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by ThePittman
JIA get over it, Wrath is anger and that is it. Wrath is an older term for extreme anger but it still means anger most referred to God and not man.

I never disputed that wrath and anger are somewhat synonymous. But that is not the issue. Xyz has presented a list of what he calls 7 deadly sins. There is no such thing. But anger by, of, and in itself is not a sin. What a person does while angry is what determines whether their anger is just and unjust (i.e. sinful).

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by lord xyz
I decided to click the first link. Oh, how wrong it is.



Now anyone with a sensible mind will know that this is not only lying, but doing so to desperately make Jesus look like a good person, make Jesus and the Bible to be true, and worse of all, shunning Islam (which last time I checked is a form of racism).

Have a nice day.

What about the quotes in that post? What about the 7 deadly sins? They clearly state Anger to be sinful.

I decided to click the first link. Oh, how wrong it is.

How so? You seem to be very proficient at making accusations but you are terrible at substantiating them.

Now anyone with a sensible mind will know that this is not only lying, but doing so to desperately make Jesus look like a good person, make Jesus and the Bible to be true, and worse of all, shunning Islam (which last time I checked is a form of racism).

There are many people on this forum with sensible minds (I am one of them) and we have yet to see you substantiate your allegations that the links have provided false information (i.e. that the creators of those respective links have lied). Last time that you checked? What did you check, what reference, what source? Shunning Islam is not a form of racism. I shun a lot of things including religions but I am not racist. I make discriminations about many things as well but that does not mean that I am racist. Again, I will be waiting for you to support your baseless accusations.

Have a nice day.

I will have a nice day and I hope that you do as well.

What about the quotes in that post? What about the 7 deadly sins? They clearly state Anger to be sinful.

What about those quotes? They are just that but there is no validity or merit behind those quotes. They certainly did not come from the Bible. I don't care what you say, the Bible does not call anger a sin, it is what a person does while angry that constitutes a sin.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by Fatima
i think that people have brains to read and search about prophet mohammed , no need for this useless topic to spread the heatrd .




i dont know why you hate Islam ...tell us the reason maybe we will help you .

No one is spreading hatred. If you characterize facts presented in comparative, analytical form hatred then you don't understand what hatred is. Hatred would be to present false, malicious, untrue statements about someone or something. But everything that those links provided is factual and true. So, no there is no hatred being spread here.

The only thing that I hate is sin, and lies are definitely sinful. So, I don't hate anything or anyone except sin, satan, demons, and evil. Islam is not ordained of God (meaning that the God of the Bible is not its Founder). All of the religions of the world were started by satan to divert people from the true God as revealed in the Bible.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by lord xyz
Just so you know, I don't hate Islam, in fact it makes more sense to me than Christianity. (Except for that whole covering up women and women serving man shit). These christians hate Islam because of the holy war. And a few other reasons like 9/11.


You don't speak for Christians so you don't know what we hate. The only thing that I hate is sin, satan, demons, and evil. Islam is not of God; therefore, it must be of satan. God did not found the Islamic religion. So if the true God is not the Founder, that only leaves one possible person who could have instituted it: that's right, the devil.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by lord xyz
Didn't Jesus fight the Romans?

There is no record anywhere on the planet that Jesus ever fought the Romans or anyone else for that matter. I wonder where you get your information from because it certainly is not from the Bible.

Strangelove
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
There is no such thing as 7 deadly sins. Here is what the Bible calls them:

Proverbs 6:16-19
These six things the LORD hates,
Yes, seven are an abomination
to Him:
A proud look,
A lying tongue,
Hands that shed innocent blood,
A heart that devises wicked plans,
Feet that are swift in running to evil,
A false witness who speaks lies,
And one who sows discord among brethren.

Xyz, neither anger nor wrath is included in the seven things that God calls an abomination (Incidentally, God calls these things an abomination not deadly sins). So where did anger and wrath come from in you list? While it is true that the 7 deadly sins are not mentioned in the Bible, the idea was introduced by a Saint, and correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't God speak through the saints?

According to St. Gregory the Great, Wrath or anger is the 3rd most serious Deadly Sin. Of course, Wrath is only a deadly sin when it is applied for no good reason, as you said. But Wrath is a sin. Although wrath isn't something that God explicity disapproves of (i.e. stated in the Bible), you have to admit, Anger for any reason isn't good. Reason is good. Serenity is good. Anger defies both of these virtues.

fini
Originally posted by Fatima
i think you must be objective in choosing these sites , you take site from christians view in islam i know the result before i read it ,thats unfaire.


take info from this site


islamreligion.com

I agree , IT IS quite unfair.

LETS try an analogy with food.
Curry Goat
Someone who never heard of it, or just knows a very little will be automatically turned of by it and say bad stuff without even trying it out. While those who Do know it, may like or Love it.

Same goes for what Fatima said, those people in those sites, dont know or understand Islam fully to appreciate it, so they write about the things that they see on the surface.

They never ever talk to anyone who are muslims now and intend on staying as a muslim.

Would you trust the word of people who try to talk for everyone, epecially when they are in the minority?? NO!!
Anyone who uses their GOD- GIVEN RIGHT, to use their brain to understand and/or love others WOULD see that!!!!!!!

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by lord xyz
Then why did the Romans crucify him?

The Roman governor Pontius Pilate delievered Jesus Christ to be crucified in response to the will of the Jews. The chief priests and elders plotted to have Jesus put to death for the crime of blasphemy. However, the Jews were under Roman rule at the time and so they did not have the authority to put Jesus to death. For this reason, the chief priests and elders of the (Jewish) people delivered Jesus to Pontius Pilate the governor of Judea and instigated Jesus' crucifixion. The chief priests did everything they could to get Jesus executed inasmuch as seeking false testimony. Jesus crime was confessing to the chief priests, elders, and the council that He stood before that He was/is the Christ (i.e. Mashiyach in Hebrew which means Anointed One or Messiah in English), and that He is the Son of God. Jesus affirmed that He is the Son of God. Those who questioned Him knew that when Jesus said that He is the Son of God that He was saying that He is divine. That is why the high priest tore his clothes and accused Jesus of speaking blasphemy. They concluded that Jesus Christ was deserving of death for that one statement. Pilate called Jesus a just Person and even washed his hands before the multitude to signify that he was innocent of Jesus blood (i.e. His death). Pilate admitted to the chief priests and to the crowd that he found no fault in Jesus. As soon as Pilate discovered that Jesus belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction (Herod Antipas was a tetrarch i.e. the sovereign or governor of the fourth part of a country. In this case it was of Galilee), he sent Jesus to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time. The chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused Jesus. Finally, after Pilate had called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, he made the following announcement:

Luke 23:14-25
14 said to them, “You have brought this Man to me, as one who misleads the people. And indeed, having examined Him in your presence, I have found no fault in this Man concerning those things of which you accuse Him; 15 no, neither did Herod, for I sent you back to him; and indeed nothing deserving of death has been done by Him. 16 I will therefore chastise Him and release Him” 17 (for it was necessary for him to release one to them at the feast).
18 And they all cried out at once, saying, “Away with this Man, and release to us Barabbas”— 19 who had been thrown into prison for a certain rebellion made in the city, and for murder.
20 Pilate, therefore, wishing to release Jesus, again called out to them. 21 But they shouted, saying, “Crucify Him, crucify Him!” 22 Then he said to them the third time, “Why, what evil has He done? I have found no reason for death in Him. I will therefore chastise Him and let Him go.” 23 But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And the voices of these men and of the chief priests prevailed.24 So Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they requested. 25 And he released to them the one they requested, who for rebellion and murder had been thrown into prison; but he delivered Jesus to their will.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by debbiejo
No, Jesus never said he was King of the Jews......


Matthew 27:11
“Now Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor asked Him, saying, "Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.”

Mark 15:2
Then Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews? ”He answered and said to him, “It is as you say.”

Luke 23:3
Then Pilate asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” He answered him and said, “It is as you say.”


The Lord Jesus did declare to be the King of the Jews.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by Fatima
both mohammed and jesus are prophets ...they are human make amistake .

Jesus Christ is true God and true Man (i.e. Jesus is God in human flesh). But Muhammad was/is just a man.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by Regret
Both fit the term prophet, if both existed they were human. Without sin and without mistake are two separate concepts. Perfection may not absolutely negate the possibility of mistake. Christ did not tell his parents before leaving the family in his youth and discussing religion with the elders, this may have been a mistake, I am sure my wife and I would considering our sons to have made a mistake if they did similar.

Muhammad was a great man with noble aspirations, I would claim Christ was the same.
Muhammad began a powerful religion that is often misinterpreted by its followers, Christ did the same.
Muhammad was a loving individual, Christ was the same.
Muhammad was carried away in the spirit to view areas, Christ had the same occurrence, albeit Christ was taken by Satan whereas Muhammad was taken by an angel.
Muhammad was a persuasive individual, Christ was also.
Both taught good principles.

There is a stark contrast between Jesus Christ and Muhammad, but I have already provided links at the outset of this thread that detail those great differences.

Alliance
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
There is a stark contrast between Jesus Christ and Muhammad, but I have already provided links at the outset of this thread that detail those great differences.

Except the links are aaources that 2 year old would use.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by Regret
But, when asked if he would deny being such he was silent.

That is not true. Jesus received a fusillade of false accusations (i.e. false, trumped up testimonies) as He stood before the chief priests, the elders, all the council, and the false witnesses. It is only in reference to these allegations that Jesus remained silent as they continued to interrogate Him.

But when asked whether He was the King of the Jews or the Son of God, Jesus did not keep silent but boldly declared that He was.

Lord Urizen
1) JIA....give it up already...you're arguments are tiring and no one's convinced, have you noticed ?

2) Jesus and Mohammed are nothing alike. Jesus didn't slaughter innocent people, Mohammed DID !

Alliance
Yes...making the crown of thorns history's most ironic and hilarious execution getups.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by Regret
Actually, if you read Christ's words, the words that people actually state he said, he comes across very much as a philosopher. Only the narative surrounding his words changes the perception, the same as Muhammad.

Jesus was/is not a philosopher, He is the Son of the living God. The words that Jesus spoke were/are spirit and they are life. Furthermore, Jesus said that He spoke those things that He had seen, heard, been taught, learned, and was commanded to speak by/from His Father (in Heaven).

The words of philosophers are just that, the words of men. Hence, there is no comparison between the two.

Lord Urizen
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Jesus was/is not a philosopher, He is the Son of the living God. The words that Jesus spoke were/are spirit and they are life. Furthermore, Jesus said that He spoke those things that He had seen, heard, been taught, learned, and was commanded to speak by/from His Father (in Heaven).

The words of philosophers are just that, the words of men. Hence, there is no comparison between the two.

Jesus was just a man. A Great man, but a man nonetheless. Get over it !

Buddha's better anyway.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by crazy
The bias is unfair, I showed you in pretty good detail why chick tracts lacked merit and how there sources were not all too great and you basically said you believe it regardless so theres not much I can do about that.


With all due respect crazy I was not talking to you and my question to Fatima has nothing in the world to do with Chick Tracts.

Alliance
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
With all due respect crazy I was not talking to you and my question to Fatima has nothing in the world to do with Chick Tracts.

This is a public forum, if you wnat to have a private conversation, use pms.

lil bitchiness
Originally posted by lord xyz
Actually, there is a difference between Muhammed and Jesus. Muhammed was a philosopher, Jesus, was not. And that is the difference.

Actually, this is wrong. Merely through evidence of what one and the other preached.

The reason why there is a massive debate regarding whether Jesus was thought by Buddhists/Hindus was because his words correlated to those of Buddha and Krishna.

The very religion Muhammad brought in (which already existed, for the larger part) is ''submission'' to him and to God
(hence word Islam, meaning submission.)

Allah already existed as the God of Moon, as did pretty much every other aspect of Islamic religion today. Raise of Muhammad was political and social as well AS religious. This is a complete life set.

I the Hadiths you will find EVERYTHING about how you are to lead your life, from birth, to having a shit, to what side of the table you are to pass a glass of milk, all the way to the fact that you are not allowed to whipe your hands on a cloth, before you've licked your fingers.

The reason Muhammad was not a philosopher was simply because he did not bring in any philosophy which was different to what Arabs already had.
Hence Arabs doubted him up until the last one was killed off.

Arabs were also smarter than a lot of people will think. When Muhammad came to them and told them he is a prophet of god Arabs asked him for PROOF!

They asked him to call upon Allah and Angels so they, for themselves can see him as a prophet of God.
To think of Arabs as backward, savage or stupid before Muhammad does not do justice to the Pagan Arbaians at all.
However it is a very popular thought, for whatever reason.

Jesus was a different kind of prophet - he had a philosophy, (which as I already said correlates with a lot of ''Eastern'' religions of enlightenment and inner peace, etc.)

My personal thought is that Jesus was not a son of Deity, but that it is merely something attributed to him by his followers in his memory our of respect for him, which later became ''gospel'' for Christians. (gospel - boom boom chisss!!).

As a historical figure, I respect Jesus, much more so than I respect Muhammad.
Muhammad was an interesting figure, and he should NOT be mixed and compared to Jesus.

They initially had different kinds of ideas and different kinds of vision for the world. It is the same thing as comparing Che Guevara and Gandhi.

I like Che, for the political reasons, for the underlying thing he wanted to happen, however he cannot compare to Gandhi, who inevitably resented anything which advocated violence.

lord xyz
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
There is no such thing as 7 deadly sins. Here is what the Bible calls them:

Proverbs 6:16-19
These six things the LORD hates,
Yes, seven are an abomination
to Him:
A proud look,
A lying tongue,
Hands that shed innocent blood,
A heart that devises wicked plans,
Feet that are swift in running to evil,
A false witness who speaks lies,
And one who sows discord among brethren.

Xyz, neither anger nor wrath is included in the seven things that God calls an abomination (Incidentally, God calls these things an abomination not deadly sins). So where did anger and wrath come from in you list? Try asking your teacher. Say, didn't I post a link to Wikipedia about it? I think I did. Why don't you look at that instead of talking from your ass.

lord xyz
Originally posted by lil bitchiness
The very religion Muhammad brought in (which already existed, for the larger part) is ''submission'' to him and to God
(hence word Islam, meaning submission.)

Allah already existed as the God of Moon, as did pretty much every other aspect of Islamic religion today. Raise of Muhammad was political and social as well AS religious. This is a complete life set.

I the Hadiths you will find EVERYTHING about how you are to lead your life, from birth, to having a shit, to what side of the table you are to pass a glass of milk, all the way to the fact that you are not allowed to whipe your hands on a cloth, before you've licked your fingers.

The reason Muhammad was not a philosopher was simply because he did not bring in any philosophy which was different to what Arabs already had.
Hence Arabs doubted him up until the last one was killed off.

Arabs were also smarter than a lot of people will think. When Muhammad came to them and told them he is a prophet of god Arabs asked him for PROOF!

They asked him to call upon Allah and Angels so they, for themselves can see him as a prophet of God.
To think of Arabs as backward, savage or stupid before Muhammad does not do justice to the Pagan Arbaians at all.
However it is a very popular thought, for whatever reason.

Jesus was a different kind of prophet - he had a philosophy, (which as I already said correlates with a lot of ''Eastern'' religions of enlightenment and inner peace, etc.)

My personal thought is that Jesus was not a son of Deity, but that it is merely something attributed to him by his followers in his memory our of respect for him, which later became ''gospel'' for Christians. (gospel - boom boom chisss!!).

As a historical figure, I respect Jesus, much more so than I respect Muhammad.
Muhammad was an interesting figure, and he should NOT be mixed and compared to Jesus.

They initially had different kinds of ideas and different kinds of vision for the world. It is the same thing as comparing Che Guevara and Gandhi.

I like Che, for the political reasons, for the underlying thing he wanted to happen, however he cannot compare to Gandhi, who inevitably resented anything which advocated violence. So what you're saying is Muhammed is a crazy fundamentalist.

Makes sense. (But is Jesus no different?)

lil bitchiness
Originally posted by lord xyz
So what you're saying is Muhammed is a crazy fundamentalist.

Makes sense. (But is Jesus no different?)

I don't think Muhammad was any more extreme than a lot of Arabs were at the time. He had a different vision which he followed through.
He was also born in the most powerful family in Arabian peninsula. He wanted to be a leader, and he ended up being so.
Religion was a small matter, effectively used.

Jesus had an eye on completely different thing. He preached his little ideas, but he never had the system or anything to that effect - it is the establishment of church which saw to that.
I think the biggest favour Christians can do for Christ, is to separate him from the Church.

I also respect the fact that he had endured a lot of pain and in the end a death for what HE believed in.
I like the idea that he refused to denounce his ideas in the face of torture and death.

What Christians did later, I always doubt was inspired by Jesus' example.
Just look at the ''turn the other cheek'' and ''love thy neighbour''. It is like the most ''forgotten'' part of Bible...ever.

RocasAtoll
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
No one is spreading hatred. If you characterize facts presented in comparative, analytical form hatred then you don't understand what hatred is. Hatred would be to present false, malicious, untrue statements about someone or something. But everything that those links provided is factual and true. So, no there is no hatred being spread here.

The only thing that I hate is sin, and lies are definitely sinful. So, I don't hate anything or anyone except sin, satan, demons, and evil. Islam is not ordained of God (meaning that the God of the Bible is not its Founder). All of the religions of the world were started by satan to divert people from the true God as revealed in the Bible.

You're sites are false, JHY.

So you're going to contradict what you tried to say in the first paragraph by condemning her and her religion? Nice spread of hatred JHY.

crazy
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
With all due respect crazy I was not talking to you and my question to Fatima has nothing in the world to do with Chick Tracts.

Fatima in MY OPINION is too ignorant of the facts to really disprove you, but plenty of people have disproven your claims before so I wanted to point that out, chick tracts was just one of the things and I mentioned them specifically because of your love of them.

Regret
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
There is a stark contrast between Jesus Christ and Muhammad, but I have already provided links at the outset of this thread that detail those great differences. Regardless, Muhammad and Christ were alike in a great many ways, unless, of course, you believe Christ was not the things I listed as him being.

Regret
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Jesus was/is not a philosopher, He is the Son of the living God. The words that Jesus spoke were/are spirit and they are life. Furthermore, Jesus said that He spoke those things that He had seen, heard, been taught, learned, and was commanded to speak by/from His Father (in Heaven).

The words of philosophers are just that, the words of men. Hence, there is no comparison between the two. So you are stating that Christ was not a person who lives and thinks according to a particular philosophy, and he was not a person who is calm and rational under any circumstances? Christ was/is these things, imo, and thus he was by definition a philosopher.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by crazy
Fatima in MY OPINION is too ignorant of the facts to really disprove you, but plenty of people have disproven your claims before so I wanted to point that out, chick tracts was just one of the things and I mentioned them specifically because of your love of them.

It does not change the fact that I was talking pointedly to her and not you.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by Regret
Regardless, Muhammad and Christ were alike in a great many ways, unless, of course, you believe Christ was not the things I listed as him being.

They were not alike I provided links that show this.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by Regret
So you are stating that Christ was not a person who lives and thinks according to a particular philosophy, and he was not a person who is calm and rational under any circumstances? Christ was/is these things, imo, and thus he was by definition a philosopher.

By your definition? Regret, philosophers speak the word of man. But Jesus spoke the Word of God. You can't see the difference between the two? Jesus was not a philosopher.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by lil bitchiness
...I also respect the fact that he had endured a lot of pain and in the end a death for what HE believed in.
I like the idea that he refused to denounce his ideas in the face of torture and death.

What Christians did later, I always doubt was inspired by Jesus' example.
Just look at the ''turn the other cheek'' and ''love thy neighbour''. It is like the most ''forgotten'' part of Bible...ever.


Jesus did not die for what He believed in. Jesus died to save you, me, and everyone else from our sins.

You can't see love every time someone tells you about Jesus? You think that we spread the gospel for our health or because we don't have anything else to do?

Jesus had a lot to say about many different subjects. People just get fixated on certain things that Jesus said because they need a convenient excuse to justify their conscience every time a Christian attempts to spread the gospel. We are accused of judging others and being mean-spirited when in reality we are not. What happens when we spread the gospel is that unbelievers feel convicted of their sin and because they don't know how to deal with it, they lash out at what they believe to be the cause of their self-awareness in terms of feeling convicted of sin--the Christians. It is your own sinfulness just like the Bible states that is the problem and not Christians. If you do not acknowledge the fact that you are a sinner then you cannot be saved, because you don't think that you need salvation from sin (when in truth you do).

So this my take on this whole issue.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by lord xyz
Try asking your teacher. Say, didn't I post a link to Wikipedia about it? I think I did. Why don't you look at that instead of talking from your ass.

Here is what I said:

Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
There is no such thing as 7 deadly sins. Here is what the Bible calls them:

Proverbs 6:16-19
These six things the LORD hates,
Yes, seven are an abomination
to Him:
A proud look,
A lying tongue,
Hands that shed innocent blood,
A heart that devises wicked plans,
Feet that are swift in running to evil,
A false witness who speaks lies,
And one who sows discord among brethren.

Xyz, neither anger nor wrath is included in the seven things that God calls an abomination (Incidentally, God calls these things an abomination not deadly sins). So where did anger and wrath come from in you list?

I stand by what I said. Wikipedia is not the Bible and the term "7 deadly sins" is not in the Bible. It might be in Wikipedia but if you want to dialogue with me about the what is contained in the Bible then you need to use the Bible.

Lord Urizen
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Jesus did not die for what He believed in. Jesus died to save you, me, and everyone else from our sins.


Which was part of his beleif. So he did die for what he beleived in...a very noble man ! Jesus seems like a great person indeed yes

Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
You can't see love every time someone tells you about Jesus? You think that we spread the gospel for our health or because we don't have anything else to do?

Not really...most of the people who preach about Jesus often seem hypocritical, full of BS, and hateful to me. Just look at George W Bush, Dick Cheney, Shirley Phelps Roper, Pat Robertson, and Jerry Falwell...

It seems to me that the reason many Christian preachers "spread their gospel" with such annoying persistance is because in order to validate thier own faith, they need others to agree with them.

Otherwise, their faith becomes weak and means nothing.

Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Jesus had a lot to say about many different subjects. People just get fixated on certain things that Jesus said because they need a convenient excuse to justify their conscience every time a Christian attempts to spread the gospel.


The same way many Christians need an excuse from their Bible to commit acts of prejudice.



Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
We are accused of judging others and being mean-spirited when in reality we are not.


Many of you are judgemental and mean spirited yes

Originally posted by JesusIsAlive



You really ARE delusional roll eyes (sarcastic)

Non Believers get annoyed that people who know NOTHING about them are making judgements on them and telling them how to live thier lives.

We also get annoyed when you bring your mythology into our politics and try to erase logic and reason from everyday life.


Originally posted by JesusIsAlive


"sinfulness" is an adjective that has no factual basis to declare it relevant in anyway.

Christians AND non-Christians are both equally responsible and capable for the evils that occur in this world. You are not exempt from your own faults just because you happen to beleive some imaginary character sees you as special no

Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
If you do not acknowledge the fact that you are a sinner then you cannot be saved, because you don't think that you need salvation from sin (when in truth you do).

The word "sinner" means nothing to me no

Do I acknowledge that I have flaws and do not always live up to a morally clean slate? Ofcourse bro...but the high and mighty JIA wants to judge us all as sinners in denial when he needs to take a good look at himself first.

He without sin shall cast the first stone

-Jesus Christ

You are just as good or evil as any one of us on these forums. You have equal moral standing just like the rest of us, and you are ONLY human just like the rest of us. You are no better than any of us here, so please...spare us the lectures buddy.

You have flaws of your own, you have "sins" of your own, you are NOT morally exempt, and you need to stop being a hypocrit.


Originally posted by JesusIsAlive


A take with too much sentiment and very little factual basis.

Regret
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
By your definition? Regret, philosophers speak the word of man. But Jesus spoke the Word of God. You can't see the difference between the two? Jesus was not a philosopher. Only one is necessary for the term to fit, Christ fits them all.

crazy
Originally posted by Regret
Only one is necessary for the term to fit, Christ fits them all.

That definition is the work of Satan, I think JIA would agree with me in saying that he has gotten to you and dictionary.com

Regret
Originally posted by crazy
That definition is the work of Satan, I think JIA would agree with me in saying that he has gotten to you and dictionary.com Are you saying that Christ is not a specialist in philosophy? You literalistic Christians are rather poor in intellect I believe. You say God can do anything, yet he is not the master of any philosophy? Does God have no philosophy? What is philosophy?



Christ most definitely was/is a philosopher.

Imperial_Samura
Originally posted by Regret
Are you saying that Christ is not a specialist in philosophy? You literalistic Christians are rather poor in intellect I believe. You say God can do anything, yet he is not the master of any philosophy? Does God have no philosophy? What is philosophy?

I believe he was joking.

This reminds me of a rather heated debate one of my classes had last year (a tute to do with paganism, Christianity and Judaism in the Middle East - period of Christian persecutions and Jewish rebellion.)

The subject was the difference between the philosophers and religious figures at the time and whether they really were inseparable. There is good and valid logic behind comparing the two. Naturally the difference set them apart and make the two separate fields - but the thing about religion and philosophy is that they do share features.

However one big difference is the way in which they approach question and answer - a philosopher is commonly seen to approach the world and the acts and like of it and the things that inhabit it on a natural and personal level of responsibility and purpose where as religion tends to look for answers outside the realm of the mortal world. Likewise where the message comes from - a philosopher him/herself or the philosophers of the past while a religious figure might believe/claim their message is derived from a divine source.

Jesus was a religious figure, and it could be argued he was also a philosopher, but there is a reason why religious figure is use as opposed to philosopher.

Robtard
JIA... I do have a question, why make a thread like this? Anyone that has debated with you in the past and/or read enough of your post can vouch that you hold nothing but disdain for Islam. So why make a post for the sole purpose to demonize one religious figure in hopes of glorifying another?

Regret
Originally posted by Imperial_Samura
I believe he was joking.

However one big difference is the way in which they approach question and answer - a philosopher is commonly seen to approach the world and the acts and like of it and the things that inhabit it on a natural and personal level of responsibility and purpose where as religion tends to look for answers outside the realm of the mortal world. Likewise where the message comes from - a philosopher him/herself or the philosophers of the past while a religious figure might believe/claim their message is derived from a divine source.

Jesus was a religious figure, and it could be argued he was also a philosopher, but there is a reason why religious figure is use as opposed to philosopher. Commonly being the key term. Regardless of common view the definition is the definition. If someone asks me about American Republicans, I could say they are commonly rich corporate types or religious types. If someone asks me about American Democrats, I could say they are commonly hippie rich kid types. Are either of these true? In some cases yes, technically though? No. Religious figures that teach are in fact presenting a philosophy on life, regardless of whether it fits a non-theological perspective or even considers such a perspective is irrelevant, it is a philosophy on existence. Such a philosophy could be true, it also could not be. We could be brains in a vat, much as the scenario is overused since the Matrix, such a philosophy is no different in scope than the religious philosophies existent today.

Maybe, but if not I responded. Lately I have been rather tired, and humour is sometimes lost on me.

Imperial_Samura
Originally posted by Regret
Commonly being the key term. Regardless of common view the definition is the definition.

Although the common view is based upon definition. Compare your definition of philosophy:



With one of religion:



or alternativly Theology:



Now as I mentioned both share similarities, but the differences are sufficiently prominent enough to separate them into distinct categories. And ultimate the differences outweigh the similarities.



Both religion and philosophy can deal with how one should live their life - as does the law. Is the law also a philosophy? Religious teachers present a view of life - yes - but a religious view. Strip away the religion and you might have a philosophy (as I have seen with Buddhism.) However if you stripped away the religion from Christianity would it still be Christianity since the basis of it is accepting Jesus as the Messiah? Clearly not.

Similarities yes, but the differences in approach, purpose and origin of the theory put forward separate a philosopher from a preacher.

And back to that definition of philosophy - which ones exactly would you say Jesus belongs under?

1.Love and pursuit of wisdom by intellectual means and moral self-discipline. - Well I guess so, but isn't the way advised to be through God rather then intellect?
2.Investigation of the nature, causes, or principles of reality, knowledge, or values, based on logical reasoning rather than empirical methods. - I don't think so.
3.A system of thought based on or involving such inquiry: the philosophy of Hume. - No.
4.The critical analysis of fundamental assumptions or beliefs. - Did Jesus engage in critical analysis of belief?
5.The disciplines presented in university curriculums of science and the liberal arts, except medicine, law, and theology. - The theology applies here.
6.The discipline comprising logic, ethics, aesthetics, metaphysics, and epistemology. - No.
7.A set of ideas or beliefs relating to a particular field or activity; an underlying theory: an original philosophy of advertising. - No really.
8.A system of values by which one lives: has an unusual philosophy of life. - Kind of, but a philosophy of life generally doesn't have a religious component.

So in a way yes - philosophical elemants, but far from being comprahensive. Just like a philosophers could be judged against a religious or theological definitions and seem to fall under some of the listings, but still be considered a philosopher. The differences outwiegh the similarities.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by Robtard
JIA... I do have a question, why make a thread like this? Anyone that has debated with you in the past and/or read enough of your post can vouch that you hold nothing but disdain for Islam. So why make a post for the sole purpose to demonize one religious figure in hopes of glorifying another?

Question Robtard: have you read every one of my posts in this thread? I will answer your question as soon as you answer mine first.

lord xyz
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Question Robtard: have you read every one of my posts in this thread? I will answer your question as soon as you answer mine first. Yeah, because the second question usually is answered before the first isn't it?

Imperial_Samura
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Question Robtard: have you read every one of my posts in this thread? I will answer your question as soon as you answer mine first.

Well the underlying agenda once again seems to be the comparison of someone you believe is the child of God (and more) and a human male representing a religion you believe to be wrong and born from the worship of a "moon God" - and worse, due in part to Chick Tract portrayals.

Arguably I would say he has a point in asking why you needed to make a thread when you have made your opinions on the matter clear many times before.

lord xyz
I would just like to say that the moon and sun, are a lot more of gods than Jesus could ever be. I mean think about it,

Life: If it wasn't for the sun and moon, we wouldn't have the energy needed to make water, plants, animals, and our lives themselves.

Emotion: Both the sun and moon provide weather, which creates mood and atmosphere, can't say much about Jesus.

Science: If it wasn't for the sun and moon, people would never have understood outer-space, biology, how energy transfers, and many more.

Yes, the sun and moon are more of gods than Jesus. Infact, I like to see the sun and moon as gods. After-all, you can actually see them almost every day! And they've been here all the time.

Imperial_Samura
Originally posted by lord xyz
I would just like to say that the moon and sun, are a lot more of gods than Jesus could ever be. I mean think about it,

Life: If it wasn't for the sun and moon, we wouldn't have the energy needed to make water, plants, animals, and our lives themselves.

Emotion: Both the sun and moon provide weather, which creates mood and atmosphere, can't say much about Jesus.

Science: If it wasn't for the sun and moon, people would never have understood outer-space, biology, how energy transfers, and many more.

Yes, the sun and moon are more of gods than Jesus. Infact, I like to see the sun and moon as gods. After-all, you can actually see them almost every day! And they've been here all the time.

Exactly why the moon and sun figured so prominently in ancient mythologies. Even lacking the science to truly understand the two they knew the importance of them.

This is links up with a possible theory on why the Genesis account was presented in such a way - purposely trying to limit the influence of the sun and moon in the eyes of potential followers and set themselves apart from the Egyptians and the like (which is a tactic to avoid gradual cultural assimilation.)

Robtard
Originally posted by Imperial_Samura
Well the underlying agenda once again seems to be the comparison of someone you believe is the child of God (and more) and a human male representing a religion you believe to be wrong and born from the worship of a "moon God" - and worse, due in part to Chick Tract portrayals.

Arguably I would say he has a point in asking why you needed to make a thread when you have made your opinions on the matter clear many times before.

Exactly and to the point.

Robtard
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Question Robtard: have you read every one of my posts in this thread? I will answer your question as soon as you answer mine first.


Answer: Yes, I read the entire first page where you defend Jesus as being "without sin" and then I skimmed through the pages here and there. AND! I did this before I asked you the question. Your ball.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by Robtard
Answer: Yes, I read the entire first page where you defend Jesus as being "without sin" and then I skimmed through the pages here and there. AND! I did this before I asked you the question. Your ball.

Just like I suspected. Read every one of my posts in this thread because I have already explained the answer to your question/statement.

Terrorist
http://www.slipstreamproductions.net/public/meme/Jesus_Not_Happy.jpg

Terrorist
http://www.slipstreamproductions.net/public/meme/Jesus_Leave_Out.jpg

Robtard
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Just like I suspected. Read every one of my posts in this thread because I have already explained the answer to your question/statement.

Let me guess... Ask Jesus for forgiveness and except him into my heart as the one and only true God while I will still have the chance before he comes back to rapture away his church and I am left on the sidelines burning in eternal damnation?

You didn't answer my question though, you just said it's there somewhere for me to find.

Robtard
Originally posted by Terrorist
http://www.slipstreamproductions.net/public/meme/Jesus_Not_Happy.jpg

Okay, this picture is funny...

crazy
Originally posted by Regret
Are you saying that Christ is not a specialist in philosophy? You literalistic Christians are rather poor in intellect I believe. You say God can do anything, yet he is not the master of any philosophy? Does God have no philosophy? What is philosophy?



Christ most definitely was/is a philosopher.

I was being sarcastic, sorry I guess I am bad at it.

Imperial_Samura
Originally posted by crazy
I was being sarcastic, sorry I guess I am bad at it.

I got it.

lord xyz
Originally posted by Imperial_Samura
Exactly why the moon and sun figured so prominently in ancient mythologies. Even lacking the science to truly understand the two they knew the importance of them.

This is links up with a possible theory on why the Genesis account was presented in such a way - purposely trying to limit the influence of the sun and moon in the eyes of potential followers and set themselves apart from the Egyptians and the like (which is a tactic to avoid gradual cultural assimilation.) Also, the Celts in Britain, knew of salses and equinoxes without any science, all they did was look up. Christians couldn't even figure out the Earth was round.

As for the Egyptians, something tells me that they didn't believe all those myths that we think. After all, what evidence to people have that ancient egyptians didn't have a sense of humour?

Regret
Originally posted by crazy
I was being sarcastic, sorry I guess I am bad at it. Sorry, I did not see the sarcasm. Sarcasm is sometimes difficult to convey in text, also, like I mentioned, I have been rather tired lately, an aspect of age and illness that is unavoidable.

Regret
Originally posted by Imperial_Samura
Although the common view is based upon definition. Compare your definition of philosophy:



With one of religion:



or alternativly Theology:



Now as I mentioned both share similarities, but the differences are sufficiently prominent enough to separate them into distinct categories. And ultimate the differences outweigh the similarities.



Both religion and philosophy can deal with how one should live their life - as does the law. Is the law also a philosophy? Religious teachers present a view of life - yes - but a religious view. Strip away the religion and you might have a philosophy (as I have seen with Buddhism.) However if you stripped away the religion from Christianity would it still be Christianity since the basis of it is accepting Jesus as the Messiah? Clearly not.

Similarities yes, but the differences in approach, purpose and origin of the theory put forward separate a philosopher from a preacher.

And back to that definition of philosophy - which ones exactly would you say Jesus belongs under?

1.Love and pursuit of wisdom by intellectual means and moral self-discipline. - Well I guess so, but isn't the way advised to be through God rather then intellect?
2.Investigation of the nature, causes, or principles of reality, knowledge, or values, based on logical reasoning rather than empirical methods. - I don't think so.
3.A system of thought based on or involving such inquiry: the philosophy of Hume. - No.
4.The critical analysis of fundamental assumptions or beliefs. - Did Jesus engage in critical analysis of belief?
5.The disciplines presented in university curriculums of science and the liberal arts, except medicine, law, and theology. - The theology applies here.
6.The discipline comprising logic, ethics, aesthetics, metaphysics, and epistemology. - No.
7.A set of ideas or beliefs relating to a particular field or activity; an underlying theory: an original philosophy of advertising. - No really.
8.A system of values by which one lives: has an unusual philosophy of life. - Kind of, but a philosophy of life generally doesn't have a religious component.

So in a way yes - philosophical elemants, but far from being comprahensive. Just like a philosophers could be judged against a religious or theological definitions and seem to fall under some of the listings, but still be considered a philosopher. The differences outwiegh the similarities. Which is entirely your opinion, I disagree, and hold that Christ, and other religious figures, were philosophers. I do not hold that they were only philosophers, but they were philosophers as well as other things.

Lord Urizen
I agree with Regret. Jesus Christ is definately a philosopher in all aspects.

lord xyz
Originally posted by Lord Urizen
I agree with Regret. Jesus Christ is definately a philosopher in all aspects. A philosopher who shared the same beliefs as many others at that time. I mean, what's not say that Jesus wasn't the leader of the pack, maybe the rest of the pack died before he was crucified? Who knows?

Imperial_Samura
Originally posted by Regret
Which is entirely your opinion, I disagree, and hold that Christ, and other religious figures, were philosophers. I do not hold that they were only philosophers, but they were philosophers as well as other things.

Well I am arguing from the perspective of definition. There is a reason, a very good reason, why the two terms are not interchangable.

The way in which they approached the questions.

The source from which they believed answer could be derived.

The way in which they viewed humanity

The fields they gave prominence to in approaching the questions they asked.

I have already stated that there are similarities. But the differences divide a philosopher from a religious leader. They are not the same. The similarities are not enough to make them fit under the same heading.

A firefighter and a paramedic are both rescue workers just as a philosopher and religious figure are both teachers. They both have similarities, but the difference in the way they work, the fields in which they operate, the kind of knowledge they utilise and work with means they can be defined by that single heading.

Jesus could only truly be considered a philosopher if the religious aspect was removed. If he was just a man preach a mans view of life. However due to the religious nature and origin claimed by his view he can not truly be classified as a philosopher first. He is a religious leader. However I think that he, if he existed, was just a man, and that his views are manmade. I think all religious leaders have been. In this sense I think all religious leaders are psuedo-philosophers. That there religion is based pureply on philosophy. However the arguement here I am operating under the concept of Jesus's claims being true.

Do you have some sort of theory as to why philosopher and religious leader should be interchangeable simply because both at some point might present a message for life? Because to my knowledge that alone is not enough in terms of scholarship. The fact remains the difference define them as two separate groups.

JesusIsAlive
Originally posted by Robtard
Let me guess... Ask Jesus for forgiveness and except him into my heart as the one and only true God while I will still have the chance before he comes back to rapture away his church and I am left on the sidelines burning in eternal damnation?

You didn't answer my question though, you just said it's there somewhere for me to find.

Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
No one is spreading hatred. If you characterize facts presented in comparative, analytical form hatred then you don't understand what hatred is. Hatred would be to present false, malicious, untrue statements about someone or something. But everything that those links provided is factual and true. So, no there is no hatred being spread here.

The only thing that I hate is sin, and lies are definitely sinful. So, I don't hate anything or anyone except sin, satan, demons, and evil. Islam is not ordained of God (meaning that the God of the Bible is not its Founder). All of the religions of the world were started by satan to divert people from the true God as revealed in the Bible.

The reason that I asked you if you had read all of my posts in this thread is because if you had, you would have come across this post. This post sums up why I made this thread. Thanks.

lord xyz
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
The reason that I asked you if you had read all of my posts in this thread is because if you had, you would have come across this post. This post sums up why I made this thread. Thanks. That post is racist, offensive to all and down right wrong. It's more about you hating Islam if anything. Saying Muhammed is a bad man whereas Jesus is truethfully a god.

The first link you posted says Jesus came back to life. That is ****ing bullshit. How the **** can anyone come back to life?

Robtard
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
The reason that I asked you if you had read all of my posts in this thread is because if you had, you would have come across this post. This post sums up why I made this thread. Thanks.

Thanks for replying, and I was right when I guessed "Ask Jesus for forgiveness and except him into my heart as the one and only true God ...", because that is all your really saying in your post above/below. Either you've become extremely formulaic, or I'm a mind reader...

Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
All of the religions of the world were started by satan to divert people from the true God as revealed in the Bible.

Regret
Originally posted by Imperial_Samura
Well I am arguing from the perspective of definition. There is a reason, a very good reason, why the two terms are not interchangeable. I am not stating that a religious leader is a philosopher or that a philosopher is a religious leader, such is absurd.

Originally posted by Imperial_Samura
The way in which they approached the questions. Manner of approach is irrelevant. A philosopher is only describing and defining manners, or a manner, of approach to the ansering of questions.

Originally posted by Imperial_Samura
The source from which they believed answer could be derived. Source is absolutely irrelevant to the philosopher. Philosophy often describes and defines the pattern that is followed to achieve a solution, to allow for prediction of future decisions as well as prescribing methods of reasoning to reach that decision that are considered wise.

Originally posted by Imperial_Samura
The way in which they viewed humanity Philosophers have varying views on humanity, and many did approach the religious view in their writings.

Originally posted by Imperial_Samura
The fields they gave prominence to in approaching the questions they asked. A religious leader can also be a philosopher and a philosopher can also be a religious leader, they are not exclusionary.

Originally posted by Imperial_Samura
I have already stated that there are similarities. But the differences divide a philosopher from a religious leader. They are not the same. The similarities are not enough to make them fit under the same heading. I am not stating that a religious leader is a philosopher or that a philosopher is a religious leader, such is absurd. Lao Tsu, Siddhârtha Gautama, Jesus, among other religious leaders can be considered philosophers as well as religious leaders, although I would hesitate to consider Lao Tsu anything of a religious leader and only a philosopher.

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