Getting To Know About Muslim (Islam) VS (Christian) Christianity
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** Disclaimer: These post are studies of Muslim Verses Christian religion. I am writing fact as I understand them as facts, using materials from many sources. There are no intentions or desire to offend any religion or group of people. It is understood that there are many aspects of Islam and Christian that are not understood by differing groups of peoples, which can cause confusion and misunderstandings. Anyone that has any conflict with any information I post, please email me at enrichwmitch.reuben@gmail.com sharing details of your conflict. I will make effort to eliminate the conflict. May His peace be with us all **
This Study is presented by Mitch DeCanter
First let us view the meanings of Christian and Islam:
Christianity (from the Ancient Greek word Χριστός, Khristos, “Christ“, literally “anointed one”) is a monotheistic religion[1] based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings.[2] Adherents of the Christian faith are known as Christians.[3]
Christianity teaches that Jesus is the Son of God, God having become human and the saviour of humanity. Because of this, Christians commonly refer to Jesus as Christ or Messiah.[4] The three largest groups in the world of Christianity are the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox churches, and the various denominations of Protestantism. The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox patriarchates split from one another in the East–West Schism of 1054 AD, and Protestantism came into existence during the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century, splitting from the Roman Catholic Church.[5]
Christianity began as a Jewish sect in the mid-1st century.[6][7] Originating in the eastern Mediterranean coast of the Middle East (modern Israel and Palestine), it quickly spread to Syria, Mesopotamia, Asia Minor and Egypt, it grew in size and influence over a few decades, and by the 4th century had become the dominant religion within the Roman Empire.[8] During the Middle Ages, most of the remainder of Europe was Christianized, with Christians also being a sometimes large religious minority in the Middle East, North Africa, Ethiopia[9] and parts of India.[10] Following the Age of Discovery, through missionary work and colonization, Christianity spread to the Americas, Australasia, sub Saharan Africa and the rest of the world. In order to follow Jesus’ command to serve others, Christians established hospitals, churches, schools, charities, orphanages, homeless shelters, and universities in the areas in which they spread Christianity.[11][12][13]
Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah prophesied in the Hebrew Bible, referred to as the “Old Testament” in Christianity. The foundation of Christian theology is expressed in the early Christian ecumenical creeds which contain claims predominantly accepted by followers of the Christian faith.[14] These professions state that Jesus suffered, died, was buried, and was resurrected from the dead to open heaven to those who believe in him and trust him for the remission of their sins (salvation).[15] They further maintain that Jesus bodily ascended into heaven where he rules and reigns with God the Father. Most denominations teach that Jesus will return to judge all humans, living and dead, and grant eternal life to his followers. He is considered the model of a virtuous life, and both the revealer and physical incarnation of God.[16] Christians call the message of Jesus Christ the Gospel (“good news”) and hence refer to the earliest written accounts of his ministry as gospels.
As of the early 21st century, Christianity has approximately 2.2 billion adherents.[17][18][19] Christianity represents about a quarter to a third of the world’s population and is the world’s largest religion.[20] Christianity is the state religion of several countries.[21] Among all Christians, 37.5% live in the Americas (11.4% in the United States), 25.7% live in Europe, 22.5% live in Africa, 13.1% live in Asia, 1.2% live in Oceania. Only 0.9% of all Christians live in the Middle East. 
Islam (English 
/ˈɪzlɑːm/;[note 1] Arabic: الإسلام al-ʾislām IPA: [ʔɪsˈlæːm] (
listen)[note 2]) is the monotheistic religion articulated by the Qur’an, a text considered by its adherents to be the verbatim word of God (Arabic: الله Allāh), and by the teachings and normative example (called the Sunnah and composed of Hadith) of Muhammad, considered by them to be the last prophet of God. An adherent of Islam is called a Muslim.
Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable and the purpose of existence is to worship God.[1][2] Muslims also believe that Islam is the complete and universal version of a primordial faith that was revealed at many times and places before, including through Abraham, Moses and Jesus, whom they consider prophets. [3] Muslims maintain that previous messages and revelations have been partially changed or corrupted over time,[4] but consider the Qur’an to be both the unaltered and the final revelation of God.[5] Religious concepts and practices include the five pillars of Islam, which are basic concepts and obligatory acts of worship, and following Islamic law, which touches on virtually every aspect of life and society, providing guidance on multifarious topics from banking and welfare, to warfare and the environment.[6][7]
Most Muslims belong to one of two denominations; with 80-90% being Sunni and 10-20% being Shia.[8][9][10] About 13% of Muslims live in Indonesia, the largest Muslim country,[11] 25% in South Asia,[11] 20% in the Middle East,[12] 2% in Central Asia, 4% in the remaining South East Asian countries, and 15% in Sub-saharan Africa.[13] Sizable communities are also found in China and Russia, and parts of Europe. Converts and immigrant communities are found in almost every part of the world (see Islam by country). With about 1.3-1.57 billion Muslims, comprising about 21-23% of the world’s population,[14][13][15] Islam is the second-largest religion and one of the fastest-growing religions in the world.[16][17]
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Islam: Islam (English /ˈɪzlɑːm/;[note 1] Arabic: الإسلام al-ʾislām IPA: [ʔɪsˈlæːm] ( listen)[note 2]) is the monotheistic religion articulated by the Qur’an, a text considered by its adherents to be the verbatim word of God (Arabic: الله Allāh), and by the teachings and normative example (called the Sunnah and composed of Hadith) of Muhammad, considered by them to be the last prophet of God. An adherent of Islam is called a Muslim.
Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable and the purpose of existence is to worship God.[1][2] Muslims also believe that Islam is the complete and universal version of a primordial faith that was revealed at many times and places before, including through Abraham, Moses and Jesus, whom they consider prophets. [3] Muslims maintain that previous messages and revelations have been partially changed or corrupted over time,[4] but consider the Qur’an to be both the unaltered and the final revelation of God.[5] Religious concepts and practices include the five pillars of Islam, which are basic concepts and obligatory acts of worship, and following Islamic law, which touches on virtually every aspect of life and society, providing guidance on multifarious topics from banking and welfare, to warfare and the environment.[6][7]
Most Muslims belong to one of two denominations; with 80-90% being Sunni and 10-20% being Shia.[8][9][10] About 13% of Muslims live in Indonesia, the largest Muslim country,[11] 25% in South Asia,[11] 20% in the Middle East,[12] 2% in Central Asia, 4% in the remaining South East Asian countries, and 15% in Sub-saharan Africa.[13] Sizable communities are also found in China and Russia, and parts of Europe. Converts and immigrant communities are found in almost every part of the world (see Islam by country). With about 1.41-1.57 billion Muslims, comprising about 21-23% of the world’s population,[13][14] Islam is the second-largest religion and one of the fastest-growing religions in the world.[15][16]
Islam’s most fundamental concept is a rigorous monotheism, called tawhīd (Arabic: توحيد). God is described in chapter 112 of the Qur’an as:[24] “Say: He is God, the One and Only; God, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him.” (112:1-4) Muslims repudiate the Christian doctrine of the Trinity and divinity of Jesus, comparing it to polytheism, but accept Jesus as a prophet. In Islam, God is beyond all comprehension and Muslims are not expected to visualize God. God is described and referred to by certain names or attributes, the most common being Al-Rahmān, meaning “The Compassionate” and Al-Rahīm, meaning “The Merciful” (See Names of God in Islam).[25]
Muslims believe that creation of everything in the universe is brought into being by God’s sheer command “‘Be’ and so it is.”[8][26] and that the purpose of existence is to worship God.[2][27] He is viewed as a personal God who responds whenever a person in need or distress calls Him.[8][28] There are no intermediaries, such as clergy, to contact God who states “We are nearer to him than (his) jugular vein”[29]
Allāh is the term with no plural or gender used by Muslims and Arabic speaking Christians and Jews meaning the one God, while ʾilāh (Arabic: إله) is the term used for a deity or a god in general.[30] Other non-Arab Muslims might use different names as much as Allah, for instance “Tanrı” in Turkish or “Khodā” in Persian.
A main fact of Islam is that the Trinity is not correct. Islam teachings do not accept the Deity Of Jesus Christ. Christians believe that the Tri Union of the Trinity is Monotheistic, whereas Islam teaches the Trinity as polytheism.
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Islam is a Religion Based on Works:
The Quran and hadith tell the Muslim what Allah wants! There are five key requirements that must be met in order to be a Muslim. The requirements are known as the five “Pillows of Islam”
- 1. Statement of belief: There must be acceptance of Muslim statement of faith: “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet.”
- Prayer: Muslims are to pray five times a day while facing Mecca, the birthplace of Muhammad. Prayers are at dawn, afternoon, late afternoon, after sunset and night. Special prayers are on Fridays.
- Giving alms: This is similar to a tax. It is paid at the end of the year and distributed to those in need.
- Fasting: Fasting takes place during the Islamic month of Ramadan, which starts at the first visual sighting of the ninth crescent moon according to the Islamic calendar. During this fast, Muslims do not eat or drink during daylight hours. A light meal and a large amount of water are taken in before daybreak. After the sun sets, a heavier meal is eaten, and a large amount of liquid is consumed.
- Pilgrimage: Muslims are encouraged to make a pilgrimage at least once in their lifetimes to Mecca where a five-day ritual is followed.
Why is it so important that Muslims do what Allah wants?
It’s because Islam is a religion of works. Entrance to paradise (heaven) must be earned.
The sad part is that Muslims can never have assurance of salvation.
When they die, they believe that they go to the grave, where they await their judgment at resurrection day.
When judgment day comes, Allah weights the good works and the bad works and decides their fate.
There is no guarantee of Paradise even if you do good works all your life. It all depends on what Allah decides.
The Deity of Jesus Christ
By: Mitch DeCanter
Warning – this is a long article and may require more
than one reading!
Several months back I was doing a study on a religion that is opposed to Christianity. Let me state here that what I am publishing is not in any way designed or has any purpose of offending or condemning
anyone or religion. If anyone reading this feels that better words could be used, please email me with your details to mitch@enrichwithmitch.com, where I will make every effort to make sure you are not offended in any way. .
As I was saying, in this study the word of deity became a main point with the opposition. Honesty, I never had any concern for the word deity (The Deity of Jesus Christ) until that study.
Interrupting my study and outlining, I decided that I needed to fully understand the
spiritual and scriptural meaning, with depth, the word DEITY.
At that point I wanted to first have a very through meaning:
From
Wikipedia: A deity[1] is a recognized preternatural or supernatural immortal being, who may be thought of as holy, divine, or sacred, held in high regard, and respected by believers, often religiously referred to as a god.
Deities are depicted in a variety of forms, but are also frequently expressed as having human form. Some faiths
and traditions consider it blasphemous to imagine or depict the deity as having any
concrete form. They are usually immortal, and are commonly assumed to have personalities and to possess consciousness,
intellects, desires, and emotions similar to those of humans. Such natural phenomena as lightning, floods, storms, other ‘acts of God‘, and miracles are attributed to them, and they may be thought to be the authorities or
controllers of various aspects of human life (such as birth or the afterlife).
Some deities are asserted to be the directors of time and fate itself, to be
the givers of human law and morality, to be the ultimate judges of human worth
and behavior, and to be the designers and creators of the Earth or the universe.
Etymology: The word “deity” derives from
the Latin “dea”,
(“goddess”), and “deus”, (“god”), and
other Indo-European roots such as from the Sanskrit “deva“,
(“god”), “devi“, (“goddess”), “divya“,
(“transcendental”, “spiritual”). Related are words for
“sky”: the Latin “dies” (“day”) and “divum“
(“open sky”), and the Sanskrit “div,” “diu“
(“sky,” “day,” “shine”). Also related are
“divine” and “divinity,” from the Latin “divinus,”
from “divus.” Khoda (Persian: خدا ) translates to God from
Persian.
The English word “God”
comes from Anglo-Saxon, and similar words are found in
many Germanic languages (e.g. the German
“Gott” — “God”).
Relation
with humanity: Theories and narratives about, and modes of worship of,
deities are largely a matter of religion. At present, the majority of humans are adherents
of some religion, and this has been true throughout recorded human history.
Human burials from between 50,000 and 30,000 B.C. provide evidence of human
belief in an afterlife
and possibly in deities, although it is not clear when human belief in deities
became the dominant view.
Some deities are thought to be
invisible or inaccessible to humans, dwelling mainly in otherworldly, remote or
secluded and holy places, such as the concepts of Heaven, and Hell, the sky, the
under-world, under the sea, in the high mountains or deep forests, or in a
supernatural plane or celestial sphere. Typically, they rarely reveal or
manifest themselves to humans, and make themselves known mainly through their
effects. Monotheistic deities are often thought of as being omnipresent,
though invisible.
Often people feel an obligation to their deity, although some view their deity as something that serves them.
Folk religions usually contain active and worldly deities.
In polytheism, deities are conceived of as a counterpart to humans. In the reconstructed and
hypothetical Proto-Indo-European, humans were
described as chthonian (“earthly”) as opposed to the deities
which were deivos (“celestial”). This almost symbiotic
relationship is present in many later cultures: humans are defined by their
station subject to the deities, nourishing them with sacrifices,
and deities are defined by their sovereignty over humans, punishing and
rewarding them, but also dependent on their worship.
The boundary between human and
divine in most cultures is by no means absolute. Demigods are the
offspring from a union of a human with a deity, and most royal houses in
Antiquity claimed divine ancestors.
Beginning with Djedefra (26th
century BC), the Egyptian pharaohs called
themselves “Son of Ra“
as well as “Bull (son) of his Mother” among their many titles. One, Hatshepsut,
who ruled from 1479 BC to 1458 BC, traced her heritage not only to her father, Thutmose I,
who would have become deified upon his death—but also to the deity, Mut, as a direct
ancestor.
Some human rulers, such as the Kings of Egypt
the Japanese Tennos,
and some Roman Emperors have been worshipped by their subjects
as deities while still alive. The earliest ruler known to have claimed divinity
is Naram-Sin of Akkad (22nd century BC). In many cultures,
rulers and other prominent or holy persons may be thought to become deities
upon death (see Osiris,
ancestor
worship, canonization).
Forms of theism: Some religions are monotheistic
and assert the existence of a unique deity. In the English language, the common noun
god is equivalent to deity, while the proper noun
God
(capitalized) references the unique deity of monotheism.
Pantheism
considers the universe itself to be a deity. Dualism is the
view that there are two deities: a deity of good who is opposed and thwarted by
a deity of evil, of equal power. Manichaeism,
Zoroastrianism,
and Gnostic sects
of Christianity are, or were, dualist. Polytheism
asserts the existence of several deities, who together form a pantheon.
Monolatry
is a type of polytheism in which deities are believed to exert power only on
those who worship them. Henotheism is a form of polytheism in which only one deity
is worshipped. Animism
is the belief that spirits inhabit every existing thing, including plants,
minerals, animals, and, including all the elements, air, water, earth, and
fire. The anthropologist E. B. Tylor argued that religion originally
took an animist form. Theism is the view that at least one deity exists.
Adherents of polytheistic
religions, such as certain schools of Hinduism, may
regard all deities in the pantheon as manifestations, aspects, or multiple
personalities of the single supreme deity, and the religions may be more akin
to pantheism, monotheism, or henotheism than is initially apparent to an
observer.
The many religions
do not generally agree on which deities exist, although sometimes the pantheons
may overlap, or be similar except for the names of the deities. It is
frequently argued that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all worship the
same monotheistic deity, although they differ in many important details. Comparative religion studies the similarities
and contrasts in the views and practices of various religions. Philosophy of religion discusses
philosophical issues related to theories about deities. Narratives about
deities and their deeds are referred to as myths, the study of which is mythology.
The word “myth” has an overtone of fiction, so
religious people commonly (although not invariably) refrain from using this
term in relation to the stories about deities which they themselves believe in.
From The New World Dictionary of
American English: The state of being a god; divine nature: godhood….
I find that the writers of http://biblebelievers.com/melton/deity.html
answers all questions with scriptural support. I recommend that you take your
bible and review the quoted references. Also, please draw your own decision with
reference to understanding The Deity of Jesus Christ.
“The Deity of Jesus Christ
Scriptural Proof That
Jesus Christ is God
| As our society rapidly approaches the end- time events of the book of Revelation, Satan and his evil forces are doing everything within their power to deceive humanity and to  Image via Wikipedia condition men to worship an individual known as “the beast” or Jesus Christ Is God Incarnate Quoting from Isaiah Jesus Christ Is Eternal In John 10:28, Jesus Micah 5:2 states that In John 8:58, Jesus Jesus Christ Has Divine Names Check these references He is the According to His own God is the God is the God is In Isaiah 44:6 God The Scriptures are Jesus Claimed Equality with God Jesus says in Matthew Jesus says in John In John 10:30, Jesus Philippians 2:6 says The Jesus Christ of Jesus Christ is Omnipresent Only God has the In Matthew 18:20, He The same is true in Jesus Christ Is Omnipotent That is, He is all Revelation 19:6 Also see Colossians Jesus Christ Is Omniscient To be omniscient is to Unlike normal men, Matthew 17:27 offers He knew specific Friend, Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Has Creative Powers John 1:1-3 says, “In Colossians 1:16 says, “…by Jesus Christ Has Power Over the Elements of Nature In Matthew 14:25, Jesus Christ Received Worship If we’re wrong in In Acts 10:25-26, and Jesus Christ Forgave Sins “And they shall Please notice Mark Jesus Christ is God, Jesus Christ Had Power Over His Own Life and Death How many people do you Consider John Jesus had the power According to His own Friend, make no “Neither is there “Jesus saith unto Friend, do you know |
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Islam is a Religion Based on Works:
The Quran and hadith tell the Muslim what Allah wants! There are five key requirements that must be met in order to be a Muslim. The requirements are known as the five “Pillows of Islam”
- 1. Statement of belief: There must be acceptance of Muslim statement of faith: “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet.”
- Prayer: Muslims are to pray five times a day while facing Mecca, the birthplace of Muhammad. Prayers are at dawn, afternoon, late afternoon, after sunset and night. Special prayers are on Fridays.
- Giving alms: This is similar to a tax. It is paid at the end of the year and distributed to those in need.
- Fasting: Fasting takes place during the Islamic month of Ramadan, which starts at the first visual sighting of the ninth crescent moon according to the Islamic calendar. During this fast, Muslims do not eat or drink during daylight hours. A light meal and a large amount of water are taken in before daybreak. After the sun sets, a heavier meal is eaten, and a large amount of liquid is consumed.
- Pilgrimage: Muslims are encouraged to make a pilgrimage at least once in their lifetimes to Mecca where a five-day ritual is followed.
Why is it so important that Muslims do what Allah wants?
It’s because Islam is a religion of works. Entrance to paradise (heaven) must be earned.
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The sad part is that Muslims can never have assurance of salvation.
When they die, they believe that they go to the grave, where they await their judgment at resurrection day.
When judgment day comes, Allah weights the good works and the bad works and decides their fate.
There is no guarantee of Paradise even if you do good works all your life. It all depends on what Allah decides.
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