[FONT=tahoma,sans-serif]>The Basics of Islam
>
>This is a must read -- it's short but very informative!
>
>The Muslim religion is the fastest growing religion per capita in the
>United States, especially in the minority races!
>
>Allah or Jesus? by Rick Mathes
>
>Last month I attended my annual training session that's required for
>maintaining my state prison security clearance.
>
>During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers
>representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who
>explained each of their beliefs.
>
>I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say.
>
>The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam complete with
a video. After the presentations, time was provided for questions and
>answers.
>
>When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and
>asked:" Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most
Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the
>infidels of the world. And, that by killing an infidel, which is a
>command to all Muslims, they are assured of a place in heaven. If
that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?"
>
>There was no disagreement with my statements and without hesitation,
he replied, "Non-believers!"
>
>I responded, "So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers
>of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone
>who is not of your faith so they can go to Heaven. Is that correct?"
>
>The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command
to that of a little boy who had just gotten caught with his hand in the
>cookie jar.
>
>He sheepishly replied, "Yes."
>
>I then stated, "Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine Pope
>John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith, or Dr.
>Stanley ordering Protestants to do the same in order to go to Heaven!"
>
>The Imam was speechless.
>
>I continued, "I also have a problem with being your friend when you and
>your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me. Let me ask
>you a question. Would you rather have your Allah who tells you to kill
me in order to go to Heaven or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I
am going to Heaven and He wants you to be with me?"
>
>You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head.
>
>Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of the
"Diversification" training seminar were not happy with Rick's way of dealing with the
>Islamic Imam and exposing the truth about the Muslim's beliefs.
>
>I think everyone in the U.S. should be required to read this, but with
>the liberal justice system, liberal media, and the ACLU,
>there is no way this will be widely publicized.
>
>Please pass this on to all your e-mail contacts. This is a true story
and the author, Rick Mathes, is a well-known leader in prison ministry.
>
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>
>This is a must read -- it's short but very informative!
>
>The Muslim religion is the fastest growing religion per capita in the
>United States, especially in the minority races!
>
>Allah or Jesus? by Rick Mathes
>
>Last month I attended my annual training session that's required for
>maintaining my state prison security clearance.
>
>During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers
>representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who
>explained each of their beliefs.
>
>I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say.
>
>The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam complete with
a video. After the presentations, time was provided for questions and
>answers.
>
>When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and
>asked:" Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most
Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the
>infidels of the world. And, that by killing an infidel, which is a
>command to all Muslims, they are assured of a place in heaven. If
that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?"
>
>There was no disagreement with my statements and without hesitation,
he replied, "Non-believers!"
>
>I responded, "So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers
>of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone
>who is not of your faith so they can go to Heaven. Is that correct?"
>
>The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command
to that of a little boy who had just gotten caught with his hand in the
>cookie jar.
>
>He sheepishly replied, "Yes."
>
>I then stated, "Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine Pope
>John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith, or Dr.
>Stanley ordering Protestants to do the same in order to go to Heaven!"
>
>The Imam was speechless.
>
>I continued, "I also have a problem with being your friend when you and
>your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me. Let me ask
>you a question. Would you rather have your Allah who tells you to kill
me in order to go to Heaven or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I
am going to Heaven and He wants you to be with me?"
>
>You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head.
>
>Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of the
"Diversification" training seminar were not happy with Rick's way of dealing with the
>Islamic Imam and exposing the truth about the Muslim's beliefs.
>
>I think everyone in the U.S. should be required to read this, but with
>the liberal justice system, liberal media, and the ACLU,
>there is no way this will be widely publicized.
>
>Please pass this on to all your e-mail contacts. This is a true story
and the author, Rick Mathes, is a well-known leader in prison ministry.
>
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