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

belief systems. 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 in shame.

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 beliefs. I think everyone in the US

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.

The Rev. Dr. Donald P. Edwards, Pastor

St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church

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