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NO TOLERANCE IN ISLAM--ALLAH OR JESUS?
by Rick Mathes
Last month I attended an annual training session that's required for
maintaining my state prison security clearance in St. Louis, Missouri.
During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers who
represented the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who explained
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 all
of the 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 hesitations 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 said, "Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to
imagine Pope John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith
or Pat Robertson 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 wants YOU to be with me?" You could
have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame.
Chuck Colson once told me something that has sustained me these 20 years of
prison ministry. He said to me, "Rick, remember that the truth will
prevail."

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