I really appreciate participating in your forum and will start my posting with new information , I also would like to have your comments on the declared phenomenon:
After the tragic attack on 9/11 and the war on terrorism, Islam remain the fastest-growing religion in America and in the world although religion is no longer dominates everyday life in Western society.
"Islam is the fastest-growing religion in America, a guide and pillar of stability for many of our people..." Hillary Rodman Clinton, Los Angeles Times, May 31, 1996, p.3
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To be honest, I'm not quite sure where you want this to go. If all of the information is correct then it is interesting. However, it's not a topic that interests me all that much.
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Please don"™t misunderstand; my point is why Islam is increasing although West is fighting this religion indirectly through media?
I think from what I've heard from different friends of mine who have converted to Islam, there are a few main reasons for most conversions:
1. Muslims and Christians agree that God is self-existent.Â* This means that He does not derive his existence from anyone.Â*also they both believe in Jesus, love him, and honor him. In fact, no Muslim can be a Muslim unless he or she believes in Jesus, on whom be peace.
The Quran teach that Jesus is prophet or messenger from Allah and not a God so Quran denies the divinity of Jesus.The Qur'an says that Jesus was born of a virgin, that he spoke while he was still only a baby, that he healed the blind and the leper by God's leave, and that he raised the dead by God's leave.
2. Islam is a religious lifestyle, not just a quick Sunday morning church visit and a label. Although some Christians do pray before each meal and spend much time with their Bible, etc.many don't in the USA. Islam is something that can't be shunted into a few spare hours. You pray five times a day. Your dress code is affected; even your food choices are explained in the Qur'an. Many converts like it because they feel actively involved and as if they are truly religious.
3. For women, it is a big and welcome change from the "in your face" sexuality of western culture. Women are not required by the Qur'an to veil. They are required to dress modestly and it is *recommended* that they cover their hair. However, most do veil and some go farther with niquab (the face screen) or other traditional clothes. Women dressed like this consider themselves marked as religious women, not easy dates. They don't get hit on. No one gawks at their bodies. They are clearly off limits sexually and many that I personally know say it is liberating not to have to conform to western standards of sexy dress, makeup and spending so much time and money on appearance. You buy a five-dollar hijab, put your hair in a ponytail and cover, wear long skirt and a tunic shirt -you're set.
4. Islam is also growing because many people are not satisfied with Christianity. They feel it is too liberal, too fluid and changes for the culture. Islam on the other hand is more rigid and does not as a whole allow much for modern changes and the whims of society. Many like it because they feel other religions have loose standards.
That's what I got from the new Muslimah's group at Yahoo, Islamway women's board and a few other friends of mine. Stats taken by many college groups say that women convert 4 times more often then men.
1. This is the wrong forum for this topic, it should be in the "Hunting and religion" forum.
2.I do know where you are going with this, the only other people I know who go to such extremes to convert people are Baptist.
3.One of the two quotes you used are from one of the most liberal women in this country who is a politician, and doesn't mind if her husband had some wind on his hu-hu in the middle of the oval office.
4.The other quote was from a 60-70 era musician and we all know what the musicians did back then.
agreed Reb and they wont meet any true Christian there. so convert my God has a place for them. Try reading the Bible and quit listin to everybody else and see what it says.
oscarz " 1. Muslims and Christians agree that God is self-existent. This means that He does not derive his existence from anyone.also they both believe in Jesus, love him, and honor him ".
Qur'an commonly called Koran
[9.30] And the Jews say: Uzair is the son of Allah; and the Christians say: The Messiah is the son of Allah; these are the words of their mouths; they imitate the saying of those who disbelieved before; may Allah destroy them; how they are turned away!
Yep sounds like they honor Jesusjust exactly the same huh?
Thanks
Mr-Pirk
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The Bible and the Quaram hardly agree on anything, The Bible teaches to reach the unsave and ungodly.
The quaram teaches to murder the infidels, Jews and Christians.
The Bible teaches God is love, so how can then quaram teach to murder Jews and Christians?
"The Bible says thou shalt not murder"
Love your enemies.
The Bible teaches Jesus is the son of God therefore He is the Image of God in the Flesh, The quaram teaches Jesus was a prophet just recognizing one attribute of the hundreds he had that proved he was God in the Flesh.
The Bible teaches God's name is Yahwev the quaram teaches is Allah, so we are not talking about the same God.
So thanks but no Thanks.
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Oscar,
Are you a Muslim? If so you are you are the first I have seen on here since I have been here. I'm also a little confused in where you are going with this site. As far as Muslims and Christians believing In Jesus the Christ we Christians see Jesus in a different light. We see there is no salvation exvept through the name of Jesus. As far as Western Chrisianity.there aremany different kinds of Christians in the west as you will find out on this forum. But our common denominator is Jesus.He is our one and only Lord and Savior. All our hearts our like different types of soil according to Matthew 13. Please don't lump all Christians together for there are many different soil types.
The hard road, the rocky road, the weedy soil and good soil. Only the good soil{ good hearts} are able to properly show you Jesus. Ye shall know them by their fruit. Bad soil cannot bear good fruit.
Love Chuck
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