I have had co-workers (from Iraq), who were Muslim and fine people. They fled because they did not like the oppression over there. They were moderates and fine examples of their faith. Hard working, moral, kind and honest. The kind of people you want as your neighbors. I think they, as moderates, were the exception and not the rule.
Bottom line for me, is that their religion uses force to spread itself as a base doctrine. If mine did, I would be out - knowing what I know about the principles of Moral Agency. Jesus said, "Come follow me'. Very simple - very profound. It has to be an offering of the heart, freely given, or it is nothing. The result is worthless, if done any other way.
Here is a great site that kind of puts things in perspective. Remember, that many of the moderates do not believe or live this way. For some reason, the hot sun and blasting sand must do something to the mind...... Seriously......:
http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/Pages/Myths-of-Islam.htm#women
You do not convert a man by force, but make an enemy.
ReplyDeleteYou convert by the spirit and make a lifelong friend.