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Christian vs. Muslim: What Makes the Difference?
Lessons 037, 124, 138 found in Getting To Know Jesus – Volume 03, 10, 11

Since September 11, 2001 we have been in a conflict with Muslim terrorist extremists who initially attacked the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Although some are oblivious to the obvious, and many are simply uninformed, this is a religious war. Muslims have attacked our way of life which is dominated by our Christian heritage. Even though the major attack was on a man-made institution reflecting our wealth and prosperity, the greater issue has been and still is the Muslim’s hatred of Christian and Jews and their attempt to annihilate or force them to convert to the Muslim religion.

What is the difference between the Christian and Muslim religions?
That is a question that could involve a lengthy discussion but for sake of time, I will limit my comments to as follows:

From Genesis to Revelation, the story is that the God who created the heavens and the earth, who designed man from the dust of the ground and gave him dominion over the animals, plants and all that exists on this earth. God did this because He wanted someone to love who could choose to love him in return. The Bible is a love story between God and man.

In order to allow man the freedom to love (without the freedom to choose, love is not love), God allowed Satan limited reign on this earth. Satan uses all he can to turn mankind away from following God. Thus you and I have a choice to love God or not to love Him.

Below are three Scripture references from the teachings of Jesus Christ. Notice that in each, Jesus teaches us to love. He never advocated killing, except in self-defense or to defend your family. He always communicate that we are to love God and love people.

Matthew 5:43-44 – Lesson 037 – Volume 03 – 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…”

Matthew 22:39 – Lesson 124 –Volume 10 – 39 “And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

John 13:34-35 – Lesson 138 – Volume 11 – 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Two observations apply to almost every other religion on this earth.

1) Their “salvation” is based on works. Christians are saved by God’s grace by believing in Jesus Christ, God’s Son who came and lived on earth and died for our sins.

2) Muslims convert by force. They advocate the killing of those who do not adhere to their religion, especially Christians and Jews. Although I can’t cite the exact reference in the Quran, I have seen it. If you talk to any former Muslims who have converted to Christianity, I’m sure they will be glad to verify this information.

The “world” doesn’t know that much about Christians because Christians have been too silent. The news media isn’t speaking out against the Muslims beheading, torturing or assaulting Christians, but they are so quick to condemn Christians for speaking out against Muslim terrorists and other anti-Christian hate groups.

It is time for Christians to get back and more involved with the world. It’s time to be Getting To Know Jesus. It’s time for you to act like a Christian so others will see that Jesus honestly makes a difference in a believer’s life.

The best way for us to defeat the Muslim takeover of our nation and Christian freedoms is for Christians to expose the differences and make a committed stand for Jesus Christ. Will you make a commitment to stand for Jesus and let the world see the difference?