Abraham's Children!

I'd like to, but I can't figure out how to join.

Thanks for the invite! I have been reading the posts for a while and see that I would be in stark contrast with many of the folks here. I believe in God and feel comfortable knowing that I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever! I do hope that you will be successful in providing a place where informed people can express their ideas and beliefs without confrontation, I haven't seen evidence of that yet.
I have been accused, and rightfully so, of being a bigot. I'm not proud of that label but I do understand why I have deserved it. I have a hard time believing that all religions, especially Islam, can come together and live peacefully. Perhaps I am shallow or fearful of the unknown, it really doesn't matter. I have a hard time digesting the commandments of hate and death to those who don't follow, blindly, the teachings of a false prophet.
I wish you luck in your endeavors and look forward to more discussions. Peace.

Yes & Amen.........

When I tried to accept the invite I got 404'd.

Click on the link.

got it

Thank you.

Thanks for the invitation but I really don't have the time nor the energy. Good Luck! Blessings ~ Nana

Thank you sweetie.

According to the Bible and Jesus, it does matter which religion you choose.
Some people say that different religions are like different roads leading up a mountain to God. Jesus Christ, one of the most respected religious teachers in history, said “Enter through the narrow gate, For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14, The Holy Bible—New International Version.
Was Jesus saying that some religions lead “to destruction”? Or was he teaching that only unbelievers are on the broad road, whereas those who believe in God—no matter what their religion—are on the narrow road that leads to life?
Immediately after stating that there are only two roads, Jesus said: “Be careful of false prophets. They come to you looking gentle like sheep, but they are really dangerous like wolves.” (Matthew 7:15, New Century Version) Later he said: “Not everyone who calls me ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only those who do what my Father in heaven wants them to do.” (Matthew 7:21, Today’s English Version) If someone is called a prophet or claims that Jesus is his Lord, it is reasonable to say that he is a religious person, not an unbeliever. Clearly, then, Jesus was warning that not all religions are good and not all religious teachers should be trusted.

He sure did! He was really clear about it in John 14:6 New International
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Blessings ~ Nana

I never said that it did not matter what religion you choose. Read this again.

You are right, It would be a good thing if there could be peace among people. The problem is Jews and Arabs in Israel live side by side, but many hate one another. Also the same with Catholics and Protestants in Ireland and growing numbers of peoples in other countries. Never before in history has the world been so lacking in love.
The thing is, God word the Bible said this would happen. People would have “no natural affection.” Jesus Christ foretold that “the love of the greater number will cool off.” ”—2 Timothy 3:1-5; Matthew 24:3, 12.
Today’s lack of love, is part of the evidence that we are living in the last days of this world.The Scriptures called it “the conclusion of the system of things, Happily, it also means that this world of ungodly people will soon be replaced by a righteous new world ruled by love.—Matthew 24:3-14; 2 Peter 2:5; 3:7, 13. A prayer Jesus Christ taught. In his Sermon on the Mount in part said “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”—Matthew 6:10, King James Version. God’s Kingdom is a real government, one that rules from heaven. That is why it is called “the kingdom of the heavens.” Jesus, the “Prince of Peace,” has been appointed by his Father to be its ruler.—Matthew 10:7; Isaiah 9:6, 7; Psalm 72:1-8. that is what is going to bring real peace to man

Jews and Christians can and should find common ground and support each other. Thing like that is not possible with muslims since the Koran explicitly orders them to kill every Jew they can find.

Chapter and verse?

Since you asked: Just a few quotes from Hadith and Koran should make that obvious.

Quotes:
Bukhari:V5B59N444 "The dust rose in the streets of Medina as Gabriel's regiment marched through. The angels joined Allah’s Apostle in attacking the Qurayza Jews."

Tabari VIII:29 "The Holy Prophet (peace be unto him) said, 'No one should pray the afternoon prayer until they are in the territory of the Qurayza because warfare against the Jews is incumbent upon Muslims.'"

Bukhari:V5B59N448 "They then surrendered to the Prophet's judgment but he directed them to Sa'd to give the verdict. Sad said, 'I give my judgment that their men should be killed, their women and children should be taken as captives, and their properties distributed.'"

Qur'an 33:26 "Allah took down the People of the Scripture Book. He cast terror into their hearts. Some you slew, and some you made prisoners. And He made you heirs of their lands, their houses, and their goods, giving you a land which you had not traversed before. And Allah has power over all things."

Surah 2:256: There is no compulsion in religion; truly the right way has become clearly distinct from error; therefore. whoever disbelieves in Shaitan and believes in Allah, he has laid hold on the firmest handle, which shall not break off, and Allah is Hearing, Knowing. Surah 60:8: Allah does not forbid you respecting those who have not waged war against you on account of (your) religion, and have not driven you forth from your homes, that you show them kindness and deal with them justly; surely Allah loves the doers of justice. 9: Allah only forbids you respecting those who have made war with you on account of you on account of (your) religion, and drove you forth from your homes and backed up (others) in your expulsion, that you make friends with them, and whoever makes friends with them, these are unjust.

How can people that are being invaded and attacked by muslims not be at war with them?

Those Quran verses are proof that Muslims are commanded to be at peace with people who are not at war with them.

So, how do you explain muslim aggression against Jews and Christians for over 1400 years? This supposed respect for the people of the book as they label Jews and Christians never stopped the muslims in their attempt to establish Dar al Islam,. a one worldwide caliphate where everyone is muslim and the rest of people are dead. Where does that leave Christians and Jews? In the dead category.

Like I said not all Muslims do these things.

You are correct, not all muslims do these things. Likewise not all nazi party members were murdering people either and neither did communist party members. It does not change the fact that their ideology compelled and excused so many of them to do so.

Comparing Muslims to Nazis is hateful and wrong.

I simply agreed with you that not all muslims are killers.

They are...

When muslims attack and wage war against you and you defend yourself then they accuse you of waging the war and feel justified by their god to kill you. All of those peaceful verses have been abrogated and are moot. But it never fails that muslims and their apologists drag them out to confuse poor infidels whose wishful thinking make them accept it as a truth when in reality it is a part of deception.

Not all Muslims do those things.

No! Just enough of them to be a problem.

There are plenty of peaceful Muslims.

only those that convert and accept,Yeshua, the Jewish Messiah, and the rest of the terrorist muslims then, murder them..

This sounds cool. I wonder if it'll work without people bashing...

I hope that it will.

Give peace a chance

I know, right?

As long as my Christian beliefs and support for Israel (to have secure borders with its essential Jewish character intact) are understood, I don't mind participating. I'm not a Christian because I believe other religions have equal worth and meaning as my beliefs, and I don't expect Jews and Muslims to perceive their views any differently than I perceive my own views. With that as the given, dialogue can be useful.

Thank you. That is fair.

Good luck with your mission of peace. I am not joining because I'm an atheist, but I hope it works out and is successful.

Thank you.

Thank you.