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1 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | flinkywood | 98917 | ||
Taleb, I've also just read your post to EdB, and I'd forgotten how many risk their skins for this faith in which we stand. I know a man, a Ghanaian, who sells discount bibles over the internet. He and several of his Christian brothers were kidnapped by Muslims in Ghana. For 2 weeks they were beaten, tortured and murdered. This friend spent 3 days in a swimming pool among floating corpses. One of his poolmates was a woman 6 months pregnant. On his last day, they cut off his finger, shot several of his remaining friends dead beside him, then shot him point blank in the forehead--and missed! This started a fight between his almost murderers, which culminated in his being thrown in a car and dumped in a town nearby. I asked him how he withstood this monstrosity, how he didn't break down or lose his marbles. He said, I paraphrase: "It was the Holy Spirit. It wouldn't let me speak. I thought, 'It's wonderful, I'm suffering like my Lord Jesus, what an honor.' All they wanted was for me to say I didn't believe in Jesus. If I had, they would have laughed and let me go." That's a testimony not a lot of us will ever claim, thank God, but bang! does it not hit you in the gut? I have no clue how I'd behave under those conditions if asked to recant my belief. In America we risk so little to believe; what a blessing, but a mixed one to be sure. By the way, my friend's bible site is: http://www.bibledata.com/bags/leather_bag_21.htm The Islamic web forums I mentioned are: http://www.islam-online.net/english/index.shtml http://www.thetruereligion.org/forums.htm And this is a recent string I visited which, coincidentally, discusses a question I'd meant to ask of a Muslim: Why does the god of the Koran so often swear by the moon and stars instead of by himself? http://www.understanding-islam.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID 750 (Note: There is an equals sign between ID 750. Type it in, the forum web rules disallow equals signs). Your posts really hit the spot, Taleb. Colin |
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2 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98953 | ||
Colin, first off thank you for the ‘sites’ and “instructions” that will save me “grief” :). I will check them out in the near future. The testimonies you have shared DO hit hard. You mentioned that you didn’t know how you would react if instructed to recant. I think you will find your answer and assurance in Luke 21:14. Years ago, in a foreign country, a team of us were doing street ministry. The crowd got uncontrollable. Suddenly I found myself surrounded by a gang of thugs. They didn’t speak English, and I could barely speak their language. I was wearing my billfold on a chain. (No. :) I wasn’t a biker). One of the men reached for my money and a few others reached for my arms. From within, the words “1 Peter 3:12” came forth. It was as though I had pulled out a gun. The entire circle raised their hands and backed away. Then they all ran in separate directions. Later, after checking out what 1 Peter 3:12 actually said, I burst out laughing. I couldn’t help it. For sure – take my word for it – those who trust in the Lord are safe – EVEN those whom are martyred. Your question, “Why does the god of the Koran so often swear by the moon and stars instead of by himself? is a great question. I hope I soon have an opportunity to ask it myself. Makes me wonder it that is why Muslim countries like Turkey, Tunisia, Pakistan and so many others have the moon and star(s) on their flag. Interesting. Thank you. Blessings, Taleb |
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3 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | flinkywood | 98960 | ||
Taleb, the question of why that particular flag decor is also dealt with on that forum whose URL I gave you. Also, the news of the arrest of several vetted Islamic ministers and laypeople as spies in Guantanamo reveals, I believe, the dormant virulence of this religion, which, like the AIDS virus, incubates for a period before attacking its host. I think that incubation period is shortening in these dark times. Islam is a clear and present danger. How do we attack it? On what fronts and how? I'm seeking a comprehensive battle plan for the hearts and minds of these sleeper cells. Colin. |
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