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Bornagain
I've not yet posted on the forum and have been asked to introduce myself first. Don't know that anyone is going to be interested particularly in my background but this much I'm perfectly willing to share. I am Christian and I mostly have seen negative things about Islam. I came to this board to get what I hope will be a more balanced view. I've been a Christian since the 70's and am most definitely going to stay that way. I believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation and that anyone who believes differently will not be saved unless they convert. However, I am not here to try to convert anyone, only to find out more why Muslims believe in Islam.
we as muslims, believe in jesus AS.. just in a differing capacity to christians.
none would consider themselves christian, much the same as you do not consider yourself a muslim.. but most muslims would have more respect for jesus AS then you do for muhammed pbuh.
...well id like to think that anyway.
the funny thing is that the message was around for a long time before both prophets peace and blessings be upon them.
its the same thing wrapped in different languages.
and with all due respect they are the most revered and entrusted.
and with all due respect,
you just have to muddle through it the best you can.
salvation is not in a namesake.
it is in the teachings and the journey.
i mean even if you had no idea what religion was, you would probably go through the same things in life.
born again implies to me that you finally get what the world is.
i probably offended muslims just as much as christians with that post.
hope you have a beneficial stay at ibforum