16th April 2004, 7:27 AM
LL, I respect your opinions and don't wish to force my own beliefs on yours, but I encourage you to do more independant research on your own regarding these topics.
If a person wants to find something bad about something that he or she does not agree with, then they will find it. You will find books of every kinds from over the centuries speaking ill of Muhhamad, Jesus, Moses, you name it. I'm sure you've encountered a few people who've used the passages in the Old Testament (where directions are given of how to sell your daughter to slavery, etc.) against you.
Also, again, what you've heard of only Christians being persecuted in many Muslim countries isn't true. It is illegal in China to teach just about any religion, and you cannot have religioug gatherings of more than a handful of people. I have a lot of Baha'i friends living in China so I'm well aware of this face. In Iran, Baha'is have been persecuted since the beginning of the Faith, and they still are today.
I also want to set something straight. Bahai's do believe that Jesus is the Son of God, although the interpretations of what that means exactly differ. I have studied the Bible, and am confident in my own beliefs. I'm very happy that you too, are confident in your own beliefs and wish to spread that message to those in need. I respect your beliefs and your opinions, and the only thing I ask is that you do the same. :) If you'd like to continue this discussion, a more intimate manner might be better. You can reach me at prancetron2000@yahoo.com
If a person wants to find something bad about something that he or she does not agree with, then they will find it. You will find books of every kinds from over the centuries speaking ill of Muhhamad, Jesus, Moses, you name it. I'm sure you've encountered a few people who've used the passages in the Old Testament (where directions are given of how to sell your daughter to slavery, etc.) against you.
Also, again, what you've heard of only Christians being persecuted in many Muslim countries isn't true. It is illegal in China to teach just about any religion, and you cannot have religioug gatherings of more than a handful of people. I have a lot of Baha'i friends living in China so I'm well aware of this face. In Iran, Baha'is have been persecuted since the beginning of the Faith, and they still are today.
I also want to set something straight. Bahai's do believe that Jesus is the Son of God, although the interpretations of what that means exactly differ. I have studied the Bible, and am confident in my own beliefs. I'm very happy that you too, are confident in your own beliefs and wish to spread that message to those in need. I respect your beliefs and your opinions, and the only thing I ask is that you do the same. :) If you'd like to continue this discussion, a more intimate manner might be better. You can reach me at prancetron2000@yahoo.com