Mohammad as a corrective prophet of God

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[Replying to post 58 by Elijah John] Quote: We really differ on this. Whereas Paul may have replicated Jesus teaching on love, he also taught things that Jesus himself never seems to have taught. Things like blood-atoning human sacrifice, and Jesus having a pre-exsiting “first born or all Creation” state of being. I see Mohammad as a corrective prophet of God, ignoring the institution of blood sacrifice altogether, and explicitly stating that “God is not begotten, nor does He beget”. And He has no (literal) Son, but rather He is uniquely One. Muslims honor Jesus as a prophet, Paarsurrey wrote: I agree with you on all these truths. Christians usually don’t believe in these. Can you share as to how you happen to come to believe in these concepts? I really appreciate it. Regards

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[Replying to post 58 by Elijah John] Quote: but where I differ with Islam is their cultural insularity(1), (prayers only in Arabic only (2), the Lunar Calendar etc)(3) their theocratic inclinations (Sharia) (4), and the notion that Mohammad is the final prophet(5). Also, their refusal to acknowledge the name “YHVH” as the name of the God (6) of Abraham. Also the whole idea of “Jinns”(7) seems strange to me, and a bit superstitious. Paarsurrey wrote: cultural insularity Quran/Islam/Muhammad give no teachings to observe cultural insularity. The followers of Isam avoid “Shirk” making associates of Allah, yet adherents of other religions and even non-religions are to be respected. Islam introduces/advocates no specific culture. prayers only in Arabic I understand that in Turkey, some Muslims perform prayers in Turkish or other local languages. There is no restriction on it but we prefer to perform it in Arabic. It is not difficult to learn the translation as the set wording is not lengthy. Lunar Calendar The lunar calendar is for the religious events, otherwise, any calendar is OK. And there is a wisdom in it. theocratic inclinations (Sharia) Apart from the private affairs in all the secular matters, the law of the land is to be followed, there is a specific commandment in Quran for this. Mohammad is the final prophet Final in rank, otherwise in principle prophets could come, but such prophets follow Quran. the name “YHVH”  The attributes of God are important, otherwise, any good name of God is acknowledged, if His attributes are the same as of Allah mentioned in Quran. “Jinns”  No mythical/superstitious spirits/ghosts/apparitions are in fact in Islam. https://www.alislam.org/library/books/revelation/part_5_section_3.html This is in brief, more could be discussed, please. Regards

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[Replying to post 58 by Elijah John] Quote: Other than that, Islam seems a quite Deistic, Monotheistic religion. A frequent refrain in the Qur’an is “These are signs for thinking men”. An appeal to reason, based on the observation of nature. Islam may not have progressed too far beyond authoritarian and sometimes extremist applications, (as can be seen in many headlines) but in it’s conception it seems quite benevolent and yes, even enlightening. Paarsurrey wrote: I appreciate your post. Regards

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[Replying to post 58 by Elijah John] Quote: My theological positions:  -God created us in His image, not the other way around. -The Bible is redeemed by it’s good parts. -Pure monotheism, simple repentance. -YHVH is LORD -The real Jesus is not God, the real YHVH is not a monster. -Eternal life is a gift from the Living God. -Keep the Commandments, keep your salvation. -I have accepted YHVH as my Heavenly Father, LORD and Savior. I am inspired by Jesus to worship none but YHVH, and to serve only Him. Paarsurrey wrote: I appreciate and agree with all of your above concepts with minor adjustments, please. Regards

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