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Herbert Nehrlich
(04 October 1943 / Germany)
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A Belief System
 
  Allah or Jesus?
by Rick Mathes

Last month I attended my annual training session that's required for maintaining my state prison security clearance. During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who explained each of their belief systems.

I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say. The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a video.

After the presentations, time was provided for questions and answers.

When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and asked:

Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world. And, that by killing an infidel, which is a command to all Muslims, they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel? '

There was no disagreement with my statements and, without hesitation, he replied, 'Non-believers! '

I responded, 'So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can go to Heaven. Is that correct? '

The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command to that of a little boy who had just gotten caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

He sheepishly replied, 'Yes.'

I then stated, 'Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine Pope John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. Stanley ordering Protestants to do the same in order to go to Heaven! '

The Imam was speechless.

I continued, 'I also have problem with being your friend when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me. Let me ask you a question. Would you rather have your Allah who tells you to kill me in order to go to Heaven or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to Heaven and He wants you to be with me? '

You could have heard a pin dropp as the Imam hung his head in shame.

Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of the 'Diversification' training seminar were not happy with Rick's way of dealing with the Islamic Imam and exposing the truth about the Muslim's beliefs.

I think everyone in the US should be required to read this, but with the liberal justice system, liberal media, and the ACLU, there is no way this will be widely publicized. Please pass this on to all your e-mail contacts.

This is a true story and the author, Rick Mathes, is a well known leader in prison ministry.




When this world closes in on me,
let me remember Jesus' example -
to slip away and find a quiet place to pray.


Note: The above ought to provide some food for thought.












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Herbert Nehrlich


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Hema Kadir (6/12/2007 11:01:00 PM)
When this world closes in on me,
let me remember Jesus' example -
to slip away and find a quiet place to pray.

...........................................Your thoughts provoke.....deep thoughts! .......
K K (3/6/2007 11:19:00 AM)
I am neither Christian nor Muslim nor Jew. I choose to believe in the One who created me. Whether that be God, Allah, or any other name modern man can come up with to call him. I choose not to believe in religion due to the fact most (not all) are hypocrits. If we could all come to the understanding that every true religous person does not believe in what people like the Imam in this story says it would be a better world. That goes for Christians as well as Jews. It is a good point this individual makes though. Thank you for sharing this.

KK

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